Château du Sendat, Medieval castle in La Réunion, France

Château du Sendat is a castle featuring medieval circular towers combined with structures built during the 17th century, creating a blend of architectural periods. The buildings surround an interior courtyard on the northern side, forming the core layout of the property.

The castle originated in medieval times, with its greatest transformation occurring in the 19th century under architect Félix Duban. Major renovations were carried out while preserving key medieval elements that remain visible in the structure today.

Three families owned Sendat: the Montlezun, the Montesquiou and the Morin. In 1622 Jean-Charles de Montesquiou, baron of Sendat, killed a Protestant captain and, ruined by the trial costs and compensation, had to sell; François de Morin appears as lord by 1628. On 22 June 1660 the castle received the duc de Bouillon and the maréchal de Turenne, returning from Louis XIV's wedding at Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

The castle stands in La Réunion, a commune in Lot-et-Garonne, not on the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It is a classified historical monument; access to the interior is not guaranteed, so check locally before planning a visit.

Poton de Xaintrailles and La Hire, companions-in-arms of Joan of Arc, stopped at Sendat on their way to join her. In 1561 Blaise de Monluc, the royal commander, stayed here as well. The castle also received the Duke of Bouillon and Marshal Turenne on 22 June 1660, returning from Louis XIV's wedding at Saint-Jean-de-Luz.