Château d'Estaing, Estaing

Name: Château d'Estaing
Address: Estaing, France

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The castle of Estaing is a residence of the 15th and 16th centuries which is located in the French commune of Estaing in the department of Aveyron, in the Occitanie region.

Former residence of the Estaing family, which died out in 1794, it is attested before the 12th century and was under the authority of the Counts of Rouergue.

In 2005, it was bought by the former president of the Republic Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, his brother Olivier and their cousin Philippe.

The entrance pavilion, the castle and the terraces are classified as historical monuments, by decree of January 6, 1945.

Coordinates: 44°33'14"N, 2°40'22"E

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Estaing France

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Château d'Estaing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Calmont d'Olt, Musée du Scaphandre, Pont-Vieux, Saint Blaise Church.

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