For sale: a 470 m2 castle built at the end of the 12th century and modified in the 17th century, set in 2970 m2 of wooded parklands with outbuildings. This walled medieval castle stands in a dominant position in a village.
Description

In the Grands Causses National Park, 5 km from Le Caylar and 20 km from the Navacelles cirque, this village on the Larzac plateau, at the crossroads of the Hérault, Aveyron and Gard departments, was built on a rocky spur. The first traces of settlement date back to prehistoric times. But the village was actually built in the Middle Ages. This late 12th century castle was the summer residence of the bishops of the diocese of Lodève. This part of the Hérault was marked by the presence of the Templars.
The 12th century castle.

This castle was built at the end of the 12th century. It has a rectangular plan with three levels and 2 imposing towers on the north façade. On the south façade, the family coat of arms has been sealed in, along with loopholes and machicolations.
This 12th century castle steeped in history spans approx. 470 m2 in a dominant position and comprises: a courtyard of honour, several reception rooms with French ceilings, a study with vaulted ceilings, a kitchen, 8 bedrooms and 8 shower rooms. 2 terraces with panoramic views. An old stable for renovation. Walled parklands with century-old trees and a belvedere.
  
Courtyard of honour

Once you have passed through the gates, you are greeted by a courtyard of honour. On the left is an old stable of approx. 50 m2 with unfinished attic space awaiting restoration and a garage. On the right, an open entrance hall with a semi-circular arch leads into this medieval castle. To the left is a study of approx. 30 m2 with a vaulted ceiling. A stone staircase leads to the upper level.

The first level of the 12th century castle.

A landing room leads to the reception rooms. On the left is the dining room of approx. 35 m2 with a large fireplace. Adjoining is a fitted kitchen of approx. 18 m2 with a scullery in one of the towers. From the dining room, a door opens onto the 70 m2 terrace with its stone floor. A short flight of steps takes you up to a promontory terrace with panoramic views. Two bedrooms, each with its own shower room, complete this level. One is around 15 m2 and the other around 35 m2. 

Second floor

On the west side of the second floor, the landing room leads to a large sitting room of around 40 m2 with a fireplace.  Two bedrooms adjoin this reception room. The two bedrooms are 15 m2 each, one with a shower room, the other with an 11 m2 shower room and its own balcony. In the east wing of this level, after an antechamber, there is a bedroom with its own 35 m2 shower room.

The top floor of this medieval castle.

The landing room on the top floor leads to a large west-facing sitting room (approx. 40 m2) with a fireplace.  Two bedrooms adjoin this reception room. The two bedrooms each measure 15 m2, one with its own shower room in a tower and a balcony, the other with an 11 m2 shower room and its own balcony. In the east wing of this level, after an anteroom, there is a bedroom with its own 35 m2 shower room.

The grounds.

The 2970 m2 of walled parklands are all in one piece and feature trees of over one hundred years old. On the north facade, an echaugette

Location.

Montpellier international airport is 70 km away. The history of the Causse du Larzac is enamelled by the great history: implantation of the Knights Templar at 3 km, the Hundred Years War, Catharism, etc. Numerous hiking trails will allow you to discover the cirque of Navacelles.  Motorway access 10 minutes away. Shops 5 km away. Numerous hiking trails will enable you to discover this natural environment and its eventful history.