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Le château en bref
In the heart of Figeac's old town, the Viguier du Roy is a vast medieval complex whose oldest parts date back to the 12th century, joined by 13th-century houses. Its name recalls its function under Philip IV the Fair: it then served as the residence of the viguier, the magistrate responsible for representing royal authority in the town. A royal tower was built in the 14th century, and a wing was added in the 18th. The complex covers some 5,000 square metres and forms a veritable labyrinth of stone: courtyards and patios, French formal gardens, terraces, staircases, a cloister and a Gothic chapel. After about ten years in private hands, the site was bought by the Grand-Figeac communauté de communes, which retains ownership of it. It reopened in July 2019 as a four-star hotel with restaurant, operated under the Mercure brand, making it possible to discover from the inside one of the town's major monuments.