Château

English translation

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History

The castle is mentioned in 1323. In 1362, it fell into English hands before being retaken in 1363. In the Middle Ages, the castle was called Capduelh. Built on a hillside, the building uses the different levels in its design: lower passage on the west façade, upper on the north-east façade... The north and west façade, of semi-circular form, concentrates the fortified aspect with machicolations. The north wing was destroyed by fire in the 19th century and then rebuilt. On the east façade, a vast staircase leads to the basement of the castle and to the lower passage giving access to the west façade. Down to the level of the river, there are several storeys of cellars and underground passages. A spiral staircase ending in a dovecot was to serve as a keep or watchtower. The whole has been altered during its history but retains its character as a fortification.