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very pretty private castle

The Chalets district is said to take its name from the chalets and wooden houses rented by the soldiers and artillerymen of the Compans barracks, in order to shelter their clandestine love affairs. At the end of the Belle Époque, beautiful residences were built there, in beautiful stone. The most beautiful is undoubtedly the Château des Verrières, owned by the glass painter and manufacturer Louis-Victor Gesta, a vestige of one of the most important stained glass manufacturers of the 19th century. This castle is definitely worth a visit, it is little known to the people of Toulouse and tourists.

Very pretty castle on the edge of the village, possibility to see it along the road, on the castle square where there are shops and on organized tours. Built in 1352, it underwent many modifications and renovations until the 20th century.

Beautiful old village, worth a visit

Saint Béat is a very typical French village. The village maintains its architectural style throughout, and it is deeply rooted in the landscape. You can find bars and a few other shops.

Built in the 12th century by local lords, the fort was enlarged by King Henry IV. It notably features a large keep, as well as a chapel built in the mid-19th century following a plague epidemic. Robert Pujol, who was responsible for its restoration, explains: "Tourists often have the idea of a very vast castle. However, in the Middle Ages, they were very small because they were clinging to eagles' nests." Throughout its history, the castle did not have to fend off invasions, even though it was the scene of regular battles. Its status as a royal town conferred many privileges on Saint-Béat. Two markets were held every month at the foot of the castle, and no taxes were levied there, which suggests that Saint-Béat could be considered the Andorra of this medieval era... It is technically possible to climb to the castle by bicycle via a steep path closed to vehicles by a chain. The road is certainly a little bumpy, but it is doable, and the breathtaking view of the city and the gap formed by the Garonne in the mountain is a just reward.

It is technically possible to go up to the Château de Saint Béat via a steep path, with a somewhat chaotic surface and closed to vehicles by a chain (be careful on the descent! ...). From there, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city and the passage in the mountain carved out by the Garonne. Built in the 12th century by local lords, the fort was enlarged by King Henry IV. It notably presents an important keep, as well as a chapel built in the mid-19th century following a plague epidemic. Robert Pujol, who is behind its restoration, explains: “Tourists most often have the idea of a very vast castle. However, in the Middle Ages, they were very small because they hung on eagles' nests. » The castle has not, in its history, had to repel any invasions, even if it was the scene of regular battles. The status of a royal city conferred many privileges on Saint-Béat. Two markets took place every month at the foot of the castle, and no taxes were levied there, which invites us to consider Saint-Béat as the Andorra of this medieval era...

Here we find a pretty little well-preserved private castle. It is located next to the village church. A photo is essential!