1242 - It becomes the property of Raymond VII, Comte de Toulouse
1360 - After the treaty of Bretigny it is given to the English
1592 - The duc de Joyeuse attacks and destroys the chateau and the village, The baron Josias de Malroux is killed alongside 70 of his men.
1598 - The Chateau is rebuilt, The fortress is transformed into a residence seigneurale
1793 - The Chateau is ransacked, abandoned by the last baron, The comte de Freyssinet.
1827 - The inheriters divide the chateau, a part is preserved it currently belongs to the mairie de St Martin Laguepie,the other part is sold to private individuals, two houses are built into the chateau fortifications.
1998 - Creation of the association 'lou viel castel', the same year the lighting for the building is put in place.
2003 - Consolidation work of the walls and first opening to the public.
Of the two houses that were sold to private individuals, one part is now up for sale. The house is charming with wonderful views over the river and beyond at Laguepie. Let me know if you need more information.
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