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Château de Montbrun (Lot)

Coordinates: 44°30′20″N 1°54′01″E / 44.5056°N 1.9003°E / 44.5056; 1.9003
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View of the Montbrun Castle

The Château de Montbrun is a ruined castle in the commune of Montbrun in the Lot département of France.[1]

The castle dates from the 12th, 13th and 17th centuries. Its existence as an important fortified site is documented in the 13th century. The castle was built in a position overlooking a meander in the Lot river. All that remains today are the keep and two enceintes, the first still having a round tower and various defensive architectural features. Between the two are a number of terraces which have been laid out as gardens.[1]

The site is privately owned and is not open to the public. It has been listed since 1984 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Base Mérimée: Ruines du château, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
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44°30′20″N 1°54′01″E / 44.5056°N 1.9003°E / 44.5056; 1.9003