Château de Brassac, Brassac, France

Château de Brassac dates back to the 12th century. Initially a baronial seat under the Planels family, it later came under the Counts of Toulouse, English control under Richard the Lionheart, and eventually the French crown.

The castle was originally a keep surrounded by a moat dating from the 12th century. It walls enforced with walls in the next century. During the Hundred Years' War Brassac was captured multiple times by English forces.

During the French Revolution it was burned but later restored by the Galard family, its original owners. In 1997, it was returned to a Galard descendant and is now open for visits.

Château de Brassac has four circular towers, walls 2–3 meters thick, and defensive features like arrow slits. It retains a 14th-century main building atop the original keep's site, 15th-century additions, and a polygonal staircase tower. Access is via stone bridge replacing the original drawbridge.

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Konstantin Kiselev (6 years ago)
No way. The castle is closed, the surrounding area is surrounded by a fence. Private territory. Perhaps the owner will do something later to let the public in.

Elena Fp (6 years ago)
You expect more... But it's interesting

jocelyne LUBIN (6 years ago)
Hautentique place, steeped in history in a century-old cedar wooded park. Warm welcome from the owner of the Château. To visit when you are in the area.

Armelle LE CORRE (7 years ago)
Despite the posted times, the castle remains closed. Does not respect opening days or schedules. Come to see the grid!

bernard TRISTANT (7 years ago)
Very well received by a young woman, disappointed by the price of the visit, because no access to the castle, walk alone in the park in the presence of a peacock, very beautiful point of view and walk in the shade appreciated in the heat.

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