Construction of the castle Seconde moitié du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1875)
Period of main construction of the monument.
14 février 2013
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 14 février 2013 (≈ 2013)
Protection of facades, roofs and decorative elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The main house, in its entirety, facades and roofs of the two buildings of communes situated perpendicular to the south façade of this house, on either side of the courtyard of honour, facades and roofs of the buildings of communes surrounding the courtyard situated to the northeast of the house body, including the facades and roofs of the building known as "the chapel", retaining wall, fence of the courtyard of honour and wrought iron gate supported by this wall (see E 174); planted driveway leading from departmental road 36 to the wrought iron gate (cad. E 159): registration by order of 14 February 2013
Origin and history
Campaigno Castle, located in the town of Ligardes in Occitanie, is a monument built during the second half of the eighteenth century. This castle, whose main house body, commons, and chapel are protected, reflects the aristocratic architecture of this period. Its inscription as a Historic Monument in 2013 underscores its heritage importance, especially for its facades, roofs, and decorative elements such as the wrought iron gate and gate.
The structure of the castle includes a courtyard of honour framed by buildings of communes, as well as a planted driveway leading from the departmental road to the entrance. These elements, typical of the noble residences of the eighteenth century, testify to a spatial organization designed to impress and structure domestic and social activities. The presence of a chapel within the communes also suggests a religious dimension integrated into the daily life of the estate.
At the time of its construction, the area, then integrated into the province of Gascogne, was marked by a rural society where the castles served as administrative and economic centres for the local lords. These residences played a key role in organizing the surrounding agricultural lands, while embodying the prestige and power of their owners. The castle of Campaigno is thus part of this historical context, although the available archives do not specify the identity of its original sponsors or occupants.
