Maison dite Le Roucat

English translation

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History

Palaminy counts among the bastides founded by Sicart-Aleman, seneschal of the count of Toulouse, in 1250-1260, with a checkerboard plan and walls of pebbles. At the death of Alphonse of Poitiers, Palaminy becomes direct lordship of Philip the Bold. In the 14th century, the place is held by Gaston Phaebus. In the following periods, the kings of France remain co-lords of Palaminy. The château constitutes the north-west angle of the bastide and has incorporated within its walls the primitive enclosure. The building presents itself as an irregular quadrilateral flanked by massive towers at the angles, except the south-east angle occupied by a corbelled tower of the 17th century. The façades present openings of different periods. In 1878, the formal garden is replaced by an English park, then restored in 1912. On the other side of the street, the house "La Roucat" and the Linden Tree house with timber framing complete the ensemble. Inside, the staircase and reception rooms are decorated with 19th century wainscoting. The marquise's chamber is hung with red silk of the 18th century.