Initial construction 4e quart XIIIe siècle (≈ 1387)
Fortified place implanted on a spur.
XVIe siècle
Abandonment of the castle
Abandonment of the castle XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Move to a more pleasant home.
1789-1799
Sale as a national good
Sale as a national good 1789-1799 (≈ 1794)
Used as a stone quarry.
19 mai 1999
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 19 mai 1999 (≈ 1999)
Protection of the tower, courtyard and ramparts.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Castle consisting of the tower, courtyard and rampart (Box B 484): inscription by order of 19 May 1999
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Origin and history
Homps Castle is a historic monument located at the end of the 13th century, precisely in the 4th quarter of this century. It was built at the end of a rocky spur, responding to defensive needs characteristic of this period. This strategic site reflects the military concerns of the medieval era, where the local lords sought to control the territories through fortifications adapted to the relief.
In the 16th century, the castle was abandoned in favour of a more comfortable home, marking a change in the lifestyles and architectural priorities of the nobility. The French Revolution led to its sale as a national good, and the site then served as a stone quarry. Today, only a tower, transformed into a dovecote, remains of the original building, while the courtyard and ramparts have been among the protected elements since 1999.
The location of the castle in the village of Homps (the Gers department in Occitanie) is attested by the archives of the Merimée base. Although the GPS coordinates available offer poor accuracy (level 5/10), the site remains a testament to the medieval and revolutionary history of the region. Its registration as Historic Monuments in 1999 underscores its heritage importance, despite its partial state.
