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The Bauzé Garden is a landscaped area located in Castelnaudary, in the department of Aude in Occitanie region. Created in the 4th quarter of the 18th century, it is distinguished by its Flemish portal, adorned with symmetrical volutes and a central medallion bearing the initials of an owner and the date of 1782. Architectural elements, such as sandstone pilasters surmounted by carved pots of fire, bear witness to a refined craftsmanship of the time.

The wrought iron grid, consisting of two equal vantals separated by panels adorned with volutes, is intertwined by ovals decorated with balls. This gate, framed by ailerons connected to the fence walls (only the one on the left was built), is a typical example of the decorative style of the eighteenth century. The garden was inscribed under the title of Historical Monuments by decree of 10 April 1948, thus protecting its most emblematic elements: the gate and its pilasters.

Architectural details, such as ground imposts and epi motifs overlooking the portal, reflect the influence of the artistic currents of the time. Although the sources do not specify the identity of sponsors or artisans, the central medallion with the date of 1782 suggests a realization for an affluent family or a local institution. Today, the garden remains a testimony of the landscaped and architectural heritage of Castelnaudary.

The location of the garden in the Saint-Roch district and its approximate address (350 Chemin Saint-Roch) are documented, although geographical accuracy is considered poor (level 5/10). This monument illustrates the importance of private gardens in the urban planning of the cities of southern France at the end of the eighteenth century, often linked to bourgeois or aristocratic residences.

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