Château de Launaguet, Historical castle in Launaguet, France
Château de Launaguet is a castle rebuilt in the 19th century in a French town with decorative terracotta work covering its outer walls. Lion heads and griffons adorn the facades and lookout towers, forming the building's distinctive outward appearance.
Baron Jacques-Henry Dufay purchased the estate in 1843 and rebuilt it in 1845 following a fire that destroyed the previous manor house. This fire marked the beginning of a new construction phase with more modern style and craftsmanship.
The castle bears the name of the town it belongs to and displays the handiwork of Auguste Virebent visibly in its rooms and outer walls. Visitors can admire the architect's characteristic terracotta work on the facades and towers that define the building.
The location sits at Chemin des Combles in a town near Toulouse and now serves as the town hall. Visits are usually possible during Heritage Days in September when guided tours are offered.
The entrance is crowned by two pillars supporting a phoenix statue bearing a coat of arms, symbolizing rebirth and renewal. The park also holds a 19th-century greenhouse imported from the Netherlands, reflecting historical trade connections.
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