Château de Bouvées

The Château de Bouvées is a ruined castle located in the commune of Labrihe, Gers département, France.

History

• The Château de Bouvées was built between 1530 and 1560 by Monseigneur de Saint-Julien, Bishop of Aire-sur-Adour. At the time of the French Revolution, it was sold as a national asset.

Architecture

The castle consists of three wings enclosing an inner courtyard, flanked in the corners by round towers. Only the east and south parts remain, with agricultural buildings attached to the ancient walls reproducing the earlier layout. The pigeon loft was built on the base of a tower. A demolished wall near the chapel reveals the former gatehouse which led into the courtyard.

The castle's architecture features sculptures and two mullioned windows decorated with mouldings in the chapel. Attached is a round tower standing on a base with four floors. A vaulted cellar gave surveillance of the surrounding area by spy holes. Inside, 15th and 18th century chimneys, earthenware paving, beamed ceilings, and visible joists can be found.

Location

The Château de Bouvées is located at C 7 in Labrihe, Gers département, France.

Current Status and Use

The castle is privately owned. It has been listed since 1990 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.

Heritage Status

The Château de Bouvées has been designated as a Monument Historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1990.

Visiting Information

Due to its private ownership, visiting information is not available. However, it can be noted that the castle's location in Labrihe, Gers département, makes it accessible for those interested in exploring rural France.

Notable Features and Rooms

• The chapel features sculptures and two mullioned windows decorated with mouldings.
• A round tower standing on a base with four floors is attached to the castle.
• A vaulted cellar provides surveillance of the surrounding area by spy holes.
• 15th and 18th century chimneys, earthenware paving, beamed ceilings, and visible joists can be found inside the castle.

Notable Features and Rooms

Due to its private ownership, visiting information is not available. However, it can be noted that the castle's location in Labrihe, Gers département, makes it accessible for those interested in exploring rural France.

Heritage Status

The Château de Bouvées has been designated as a Monument Historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1990.

Current Status and Use

The castle is privately owned. It has been listed since 1990 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.