Construction of the tower 4e quart XIe siècle (≈ 1187)
Integration of ancient jobs of the neighbouring site.
17 mars 1997
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 17 mars 1997 (≈ 1997)
Official protection of the building (Box A 92).
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Tour (Box A 92): inscription by order of 17 March 1997
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Origin and history
The so-called Castet Bert tower, located in Valcabrère (Haute-Garonne), dates from the 4th quarter of the 11th century. It is part of the village fortifications, built by reusing ancient elements of the Saint-Bertrand-de-Cominges site. Its square plan and its squared belloon apparatus include recovered Roman marbles, illustrating a common practice of reuse at that time.
The tower played a key defensive role in supervising the Martrouilh ford, close to the mill of the chapter of Saint-Bertrand Cathedral. It reinforced the protection of the fortified village, demonstrating the strategic importance of river crossings in the Middle Ages. Its architecture also reflects local construction techniques, combining military robustness and ancient heritage.
Classified as a Historic Monument since 1997, the tower is now owned by the municipality of Valcabrère. Although its state of conservation is not detailed, its location (9000 B Le Village) and its registration in the general inventory (cadastre A 92) underline its heritage interest. The accuracy of its location is considered fair (note 5/10), suggesting limitations in the available geographic data.
