Château de Lustrac, Medieval castle in Trentels, France
Château de Lustrac is a castle in Trentels, France, with four rectangular towers positioned at each corner of its main structure. The walls are built from brick and pale stone, creating a varied texture that faces the Lot River valley.
The castle was built in the early 14th century and received additional fortifications in the following centuries. Major restoration work took place from 1963 onward, strengthening its towers and overall structure.
The castle shows how people transformed a fortress into a home by combining defensive features with comfortable living spaces over time. Visitors can see how the buildings served both protection and daily life in the same structure.
The castle is privately owned today and viewing is limited to the exterior, which makes it popular for photography and from nearby vantage points. Visitors can best appreciate its form and materials from the riverside paths or surrounding roads.
A sawmill operated within the castle courtyard after a private owner took over in 1914, turning the medieval grounds into an industrial workshop. This unexpected use shows how the old stone structure adapted to modern work needs.
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