Castles in Haute-Garonne
Carte des Châteaux lists 158 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Haute-Garonne. 25 are reported as open to the public, at least in part. 4 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Toulouse (20), Cornebarrieu (4), Cugnaux (4) and Pinsaguel (4). Among the 99 dated entries, construction ranges from the 11th to the 21st century, peaking in the 16th.
Map of castles in Haute-Garonne
At a glance
- 158
- castles listed
- 25
- open to visitors
- 4
- castles and fortified sites
- 27
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Haute-Garonne
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.
More castles to visit in Haute-Garonne
- Château Bertier (Château des Confluences, Château de Pinsaguel)Pinsaguel
- Palais épiscopal d'Alan (Palais des évêques du Comminges)Alan
- Château de CastagnacCastagnac
- Château de FourquevauxFourquevaux
- Château de MervilleMerville
- Château de ReynerieToulouse
Opening times change with the seasons: check each castle’s official website before you go.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 99 entries with a known construction date, out of 158.
The oldest dated castles in Haute-Garonne
- Château de Saint-Félix-Lauragais1035 · Saint-Félix-Lauragais
- Château de Latoue1050 · Latoue
- Château de La Salvetat-Saint-Gilles1088 · La Salvetat-Saint-Gilles
- Palais épiscopal d'Alan (Palais des évêques du Comminges)1100 · Alan
List of castles in Haute-Garonne
158 sites shown
Château du Cabirol
Château de Salies-du-Salat
Château de Tarabel
1100
Manoir des Frères Tailleurs
Château de Saint-Geniès
Château du Mirail
Château de Mauvaisin
Château des Vitarelles
Castelet de Croix-Daurade
Château de Bellevue
Château de Vignolles
XVIe-XVIIe siècles
Château de Thégra
1984
Château de Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds
Château des Demoiselles
Château de Labastide-Beauvoir
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Haute-Garonne?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 158 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Haute-Garonne. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Haute-Garonne?
Entries reported as open to the public include Château de Mourvilles-Basses, Château Bertier (Château des Confluences, Château de Pinsaguel), Palais épiscopal d'Alan (Palais des évêques du Comminges) and Château de Castagnac. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Haute-Garonne?
Yes: 4 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Château de Salies-du-Salat, Château de Tarabel and citadelle de Verfeil.
What is the oldest dated castle in Haute-Garonne?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Château de Saint-Félix-Lauragais (1035) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.