Tukuk-OS🏰 Château d'Homps
France · Europe · 43.81°N, 0.86°E
The Château d' Homps is a ruined castle in the commune of Homps in the Gers département of France. The 13th-century fortification on a rocky outcrop was abandoned for a more comfortable house built in the 16th century. It was sold as a national asset during the French Revolution and subsequently used as a quarry. Only one a tower converted into a pigeon loft, remains intact. The courtyard and sections of the enceinte are still visible. The privately owned castle has been listed since 1999 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
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Quick facts
| Country | France |
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| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 43.81°N, 0.86°E · view on map |
Château d'Homps is located in France, in Europe.
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