Château de Graves

Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France

Château de Graves, while in its original state, was built between 1543 and 1555. In France, rare are the architectural evidence, characterizing the second Renaissance, arrived at our time in such good condition. Free access to the ground floor, the chapel, refectory and garden.

Address

Côte de Graves 35, Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France

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Details

Founded: 1543
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Monastery of Chartreuse St. Sauveur (2,4 km)

Albi Cathedral (49,5 km)
Palais de la Berbie (49,4 km)
Saint Salvi Church (49,6 km)
Abbey Church of Saint Foy (39,2 km)
Château de Belcastel (24,7 km)
Saint-Michel Abbey (53,1 km)
Puycelsi Village (48,5 km)
Château de Penne (39,9 km)
St. Catherine Church (39,9 km)

User Reviews

beatrice FRAYSSE (15 months ago)
Very nice place. Nothing to say

Giovanni Brusetti (18 months ago)
Wonderful venue for weddings and ceremonies on the outside, while the inside could do a refresh and upping the facilities game.

Marie Joe lepetit (2 years ago)
beautiful buildings damage closed

Florian Crouzat (2 years ago)
Nice place for a nice wedding

JEROME BOUSQUET (2 years ago)
Très bel endroit pour un mariage ? Salle une fois bien décorée, pratique et aménagée.

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