Château de La Caze

Château de La Caze stands between limestone cliffs on the banks of the Tarn with four corner towers and Renaissance facades. The structure extends across multiple levels with rows of windows, arcades, and stone ornaments that blend it into the surrounding river landscape.

François Alamand built the castle in 1490 as a wedding gift for his niece Soubeyrane. Over centuries, wealthy families bought and kept the property, adding artworks and furnishings that displayed its status as an important noble estate.

The Salle des Nymphes displays a 1637 painting commissioned by Anne des Ondes that reflects the artistic tradition of French nobility. The rooms are furnished with pieces and details from different periods that show how wealthy families lived and spent their time here.

The castle today functions as a luxury hotel and restaurant that welcomes day visitors to explore its interior rooms and grounds. Those with time can enjoy the best views of the building from the walking path through the gorges or from a canoe on the river.

The facades show rare details like water spouts and finely carved window frames from the Renaissance that reveal how local builders adapted Italian style. These ornaments are often hidden and require taking time to fully appreciate them.