Château du Garrané

Seissan, France

The Château du Garranée was originally constructed in the 11th century. It was modified in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. A tower is all that remains of another castle, believed to be 13th century, belonging to the abbots of Faget. The ground floor had no openings other than a small bay in the southern wall. It represented the typical medieval military architecture of the region. It was already in ruins at the French Revolution.

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D285, Seissan, France
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

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