Construction of the tower XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Edited by the descendants of Loup de Foix
7 décembre 1994
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 7 décembre 1994 (≈ 1994)
Initial protection order
27 mars 1995
Modification of registration
Modification of registration 27 mars 1995 (≈ 1995)
Amending Protection Order
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Tour (Case C 2623, 2624): entry by order of 7 December 1994, as amended by order of 27 March 1995
Key figures
Loup de Foix - Natural Son of Raymond-Roger de Foix
Inspiring the name of the tower
Raymond-Roger de Foix - Lord of Foix
Father of Wolf of Foix
Origin and history
The Loup Tower is a fortified building built in the 13th century, located in the municipality of La Bastide-de-Sérou, in Ariège (Occitanie). It is located on the right bank of the Arize, between the village and the hamlet of Antuzan, on an eminence overlooking the valley. Its architecture reflects the medieval defensive technique of the barred spur, with a quadrangular house whose southeast corner is rounded to marry the relief.
The tower was erected by the descendants of Loup de Foix, the natural son of Raymond-Roger de Foix. This monument, listed as a historical monument in 1994 (amended 1995), retains vestiges of enclosures to the west. Its name evokes its connection to the family of Foix, a powerful feudal dynasty of the region.
The Wolf Tower illustrates the strategic importance of high Arize fortifications in the Middle Ages. These buildings were used to control the valleys and communication axes, while symbolizing seigneurial power. The site, though partially in ruins, remains an architectural testimony of that time.
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