The Maison du Roy in Casteljaloux, Lot-et-Garonne, is a historic manor. Built by Henri de La Tour d’Auvergne, a governor of the city in the 16th century, the house has hosted a succession of kings over the centuries.
Louis XIII stayed here in 1621 during an inspection tour of his kingdom. Louis XIV made a stop here in 1660 on the road to Saint-Jean-de-Luz for his Spanish marriage. Additionally, the ghost of Henri IV is said to have stayed there in 1681 and 1682.
Today, the Maison du Roy houses the local tourism office and is listed as a historic monument for its facades and roofs. When you visit, don’t be surprised if you feel a touch of royalty.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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