Château de Pibrac, Pibrac, France

Château de Pibrac was built in 1540 to the site of older castle. It was damaged during the Revolution in 1794 and restored in 1887. The renaissance style residence is built of red brick. The castle itself consists of an old body and wings. The north wing is flanked by a round tower with terrace and has a staircase. The castle park, open to the public, was designed by the landscape architect Eugène Bühler in 1897.

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Nathalie Naud (12 months ago)
Too bad we can't tour it at least

Denys Durbalov (16 months ago)
It is beautiful, but the castle is private and cannot be entered.

Loann Bonno (3 years ago)
I worked in this A.S.E.I center in 94-95. The castle is truly magnificent both outside and inside. I remember this beautiful and large staircase as well as the large fireplace on which we eat there between noon and two. It is really a pity that a visit cannot be done, it will really bring people to see how magnificent this castle is.

M Thierto (3 years ago)
I only took the photos of the outside I do not know if it can be visited. Parking next door

Nadege Carole (4 years ago)
Very friendly, me who works there

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