Château d'Avezan

Avezan, France

Château d'Avezan castle was built, probably in 1230, on the site of an older castle of which nothing remains. It was expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries. The castle was originally in the possession of the viscounts of Lomagne. In the 18th century the castle was passed into the hands of several families who lose interest and left it to decay. The castle has been restored since 1970s.

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Unnamed Road, Avezan, France
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Founded: c. 1230
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

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