Château du Gô, Renaissance castle in Albi, France.
The brick building follows a U-shaped plan surrounding a north-facing courtyard, with mullioned windows and decorative arch doorways adorning the main facade.
The estate, purchased by Claude de Galaup in 1613, transformed from a simple farm into a fortified residence during the Religious Wars of the 16th century.
Explorer Jean-François de Galaup, known as Lapérouse, was born in this castle on August 23, 1741, while his father made a fortune selling pastel.
The castle operates year-round as a bed and breakfast with three double rooms, offering rates between 160 and 180 euros per night.
The castle stands on a peninsula formed by a meander of the Tarn River, featuring a nymphaeum with a source that remains unexplained.
Location: Albi
GPS coordinates: 43.95030,2.16186
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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