Castles to visit Midi-Pyrénées

This castle, which is famous in English, reveals a curiosity: on the first floor, built in the 1st century, the painted reply of the Supreme Council Hall of the Great masters of the order of Malta was painted. The author is Matteo of Aleccio, a great admirer of Michelangelo. The tables tell the large siege of 1565 during the battle against the Ottoman fleet. The order of Malta, a military and religious order, was born of the crusades. Its members were first called "Hospitals of Saint John".

Apart from a th century sauveté, Sérillac Castle dates back to the end of the th century. In an austere style, he has been enrolled in Historical Monuments since 2002. It was repeated many times, having suffered from wars of religion and desertion. Today, its park and its housing (in the course of restoration) can be visited in season. You will see lou, rocky spur, near the th century, the courtyard of honour, common, two wings (in fact, medieval tours tours), genoese of three rows, facade of classical style, pediment and French ceilings.

Patrick de Lary de Latour is mayor of the commune he has been named after since 2001. But he is also squire de Recycle-Latour! He has completely renovated his castle (with his wife!), who has been in his family for over six centuries. On 1500 m ² of surface, many things to see: collection of tools, kitchen, cellar, house, chapel dedicated to Notre-Dame-des-Anges with 1250 th century stone altarpiece listed in historic monuments, 1830 primitive room, Ajouts-le-Duc additions ()… Nothing alone! Hat for this maintenance and the preservation of a family heritage. Conclude with a sentence that the Lord of the places made in a room: «Open your eyes, man always pressed, to build the future, contemplate the past».

It has been as often forgotten that plundered and its chaotic destiny is at last in an era of real tranquillity that leaves us the pleasure of admiring it. In the heart of the enclaves, the splendid castle of Gardères is in the renaissance. Its current owner began an enormous renovation of this incredible building, which was already traced to the th century. Assisted by the Gardères 1723 association, it gradually makes it its flamboyance through an inspired restoration of the th century and this year new pieces are open to the public, especially the lounges. But it is by its gardens that it will seduce you: Unique in the department, its regular garden and superb cavalier alley are to be seen! From the maze to the garden, it is a veritable green theatre that makes you travel over time. His lower court is a moment of grace, registered for Historical Monuments in 1997, he deserves a visit, if only to measure the energy his owner gives to his exciting rehabilitation. Participating in the European Heritage Days, it also opens through the great appointments and its framework deserves a king place.