Maison des Comtes de Foix

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Maison des Comtes de Foix, Renaissance mansion in Mazères, France

The Maison des Comtes de Foix features an octagonal turret topped with a bell tower and corbelled turrets providing access to the platform.

Built between the 15th and 16th centuries, this residence received King Charles VI of France in 1390 and underwent significant renovations in 1381.

The mansion displays Renaissance architectural elements with semicircular arched windows framed by columns and decorative frontons on its stair tower.

Located at 22 rue des Tourelles in Mazères, the mansion received historical monument status in 1955, protecting its facades and roofs.

The first floor windows incorporate fluted pilasters and mullioned panels supported by slender colonnettes, representing period architectural craftsmanship.

Location: Mazères

GPS coordinates: 43.23010,1.68580

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45

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