The Château de Vallègue is a
mediaeval
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire a ...
castle
A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by the nobility or royalty and by military orders. Scholars debate the scope of the word ''castle'', but usually consider it to be the private fortified r ...
in the ''
commune'' of
Vallègue
Vallègue (; oc, Valèga) is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.
Population
Sights
The Château de Vallègue is a mediaeval castle which is listed as a historic site by the French Ministry of Culture
The ...
in the
Haute-Garonne ''
département'' of France. The castle is the best preserved part of the ancient fortified village, mentioned since 1273 as a royal possession. It was sold several times during the 19th century. Containing disparate elements from different epochs, it owes its unity to the long north façade. The protected parts of the building are the walls (both outside and in), the roofs, the mediaeval vaulted cellar and grain stores. Privately owned, it has been listed since 2003 as a ''
monument historique
''Monument historique'' () is a designation given to some national heritage sites in France. It may also refer to the state procedure in France by which National Heritage protection is extended to a building, a specific part of a building, a coll ...
'' by the
French Ministry of Culture.
See also
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List of castles in France
References
External links
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Castles in Haute-Garonne
Châteaux in Haute-Garonne
Monuments historiques of Haute-Garonne
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