Le Chateau Labastide Paumes - Chateau for sale in France

Le Chateau Labastide Paumes 

31230 Isle En Dodon 

South-West France

Le Chateau Labastide Paumes, 

31230 Isle En Dodon, 

South-West France 

Isle en Dodon 16 km 

Toulouse 50 km 

Spanish Border 60 km 

A most important 12th Century Chateau o 

all situated in an elevated rural location w 

between the Atlantic and the Mediterrane

f great historic interest surrounded by its own gardens and land, 

ith splendid views extending to the Pyrenees to the south, midway 

an in the heart of the Gascony region

Le Chateau Labastide Paumes is situated in an elevated hilltop location with the main rooms facing south 

and enjoying splendid views of the surrounding rural countryside extending to the magnificent Pyrenees in 

the distance. The chateau dates from the 11th century, built as a fortified Bastide around a central courtyard. 

Although updated in the 16th & 18th centuries, much of the medieval origins still remain. The decorative portico 

entrance into the staircase tower with the arched doorway and coat of arms above is a principal feature to the 

property. Many of the original features remain, including the spiral staircase to the upper floors with the effigy of 

one of the Dukes of Orbeisson. 

History 

The Chateau started life as home of the de Pomme family in 10th/11th century. It was bought by the Dukes 

of Orbeisson in 1160, and for 450 years remained their principle home and the centre of their estates. It was 

the most important castle of the Comminges. The Dukes fortified the chateau and it survives as a tribute to 

their power and influence in the region. It has been said that the chateau was the meeting place of the Count 

Raymond of Toulouse and Counts of Foix, the biggest feudal rulers of the period in that region. One of the 

Dukes died fighting in Northern Italy and is buried there; his effigy is carved in stone above the door. The 

family coat of arms over the door incorporates the Besant, proof that the family went on the Crusades. 

The chateau passed to the widow of Prince Gaspard, then to M. Cambon whose signature is on the 

Salle de Music wall. He was president of the Parliament of Toulouse - a very senior political figure in 

Southern France. 

When the French Revolution came in 1789, Cambon fled abroad with his family. His wife, the daughter 

of M. Riquet (the architect of the Canal de Midi linking the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, a wonderful feat 

of engineering) returned to France and was guillotined by the Revolution, the day before M. Robespierre 

died, because she would not reveal her husband’s whereabouts. 

From then on the chateau fell into decline. Parts were later demolished and taken to rebuild the school and 

the church in the village of Labastide Paumes; carvings and fireplaces were stolen up until 1990 when the 

restoration began. 

Communications 

The chateau is situated approximately 50 km west of Toulouse airport, 45 minutes driving time; barely 

16 km from Isle en Dodon, the Canton centre and local market town. The main rail connection is at 

Carbonne - 20km. Pau and Carcasson airports are approximately 80 km distant with regular flights to 

the UK and other parts of Europe. The motorway from Toulouse to Tarbes is approximately 15 minutes 

drive to the south. 

Method of Sale 

It is proposed to offer the Chateau in five separate units as shown on the enclosed plan. 

The Chateau has been largely restored by the current owner over the past 20 years with most major building 

works completed. However, there is work still to be done more particularly with the Salle D’Armes and the 

Grande Salon. It will be each purchasers’ responsibility to complete the works to their personal choice. 

Independent services of water and electricity are connected to each unit. Drainage is connected to the Salle 

de Music but the purchasers of other units will be required to provide independent septic tanks. 

Private areas for gardens are included with each unit as shown on the plan with some private parking 

spaces and other spaces for general use. The communal courtyard, driveway and parking spaces will 

be owned by a management company with one directors share allocated per unit.

UNIT 2 - GRANDE SALON 

Decorative portico entrance with coat of arms 

above and arched doorway 

ENTRANCE HALL 

GRANDE SALON: 8.4m (27’7) x 7.9m (25’11). 

Original tiled floor. Medieval fireplace with the 

coat of arms of the Duke of Orbeisson above. 

Important restored Gothic ceiling with original oak 

chevrons and floorboards. 

LIBRARY: 6m (19’8) x 4m (13’1) average. 19th 

century fireplace. 

TOWER ROOM: 5.6m (18’4) diameter. 

UTILITY ROOM: 4.8m (15’9) x 2.6m (8’6) ave. 

On the First Floor 

ROOM 1: 6m (19’8) x 4m (13’1). 

ROOM 2: 4.8m (15’9) x 2.6m (8’6). 

ROOM 3: 6m (19’8) x 4m (13’1). French marble 

fireplace. 

TOWER ROOM: 5.6m (18’4) in diameter. 

GRANDE SALON: Early medieval ceiling with 

original beams. Early Gothic doorway. Medieval 

monumental fireplace. 

On the Second Floor 

TOWER ROOM: 5.6m (18’4) in diameter. 

UNIT 1 - SALLE D’ARMES 

On the Ground Floor 

VAULTED CHAPEL: 7.8m (25’7) x 5m (16’5). 

Two medieval arched windows. Early sculptured 

niche. 

SALLE D’ARMES: 8.7m (28’7) x 7.6m (24’11). 

Beamed ceiling. Early 16th century fireplace. 

CUISINE: 5.4m (17’9) x 4.6m (15’1). Archers 

window. 

SALON: 8.7m (28’7) x 7.6m (24’11). Late 15th 

century fireplace. 

SALLE: 7.2m (23’7) x 5.3m (17’5). Remains of 

original vaulting. 

CHAMBRE: 7.9m (25’11) x 5.3m (17’5). 

Remains of original vaulting. Exposed roof 

trusses. 


TOWER ROOM: Original fireplace. 

ROOF TERRACE: 7.5m (24’7) 

SOLD

UNIT 3 - SALLE DE MUSIQUE 

PRINCIPAL ENTRANCE: Original Knight Chevalier 

family coat of arms above. 

ENTRANCE HALL 

CUISINE: 7.5m (24’7) x 5.4m (17’9). 

RESERVE: 3.7m (12’2) x 3.7m (12’2). 

CLOAKROOM 

SALLE DE MUSIQUE: 7.7m (25’3) x 6.7m (22’). 18th century painted ceiling with musical motives. 

Important monumental stone fireplace. 


CORRIDOR: 14.7m (48’3) x 1.6m (5’3). 

BATHROOM 

DRESSING ROOM: adjoining. 4m (13’1) x 3m (9’10) average. 

PEPPERPOT TOWER 

BEDROOM 1: adjoining Dressing Room. 5.6m (18’4) x 5.4m (17’9). Marble fireplace with decorative 

chimney breast. 

EN SUITE BATHROOM 

BEDROOM 2: 5.7m (18’8) x 4.9m (16’1). Marble fireplace. Decorative chimney breast. 

EN SUITE BATHROOM 

ROOF SUN TERRACE 

Lower Ground Floor 

VAULTED WINE CELLAR: 9.9m (32’6) x 5.4m (17’9). Leading to 

MEDIEVAL DUNGEON: 5.5m (18’1) x 3.1m (10’2) average.

UNIT 4 - VIEILLE CUISINE 


ROOM 1: 11m (36’1) x 7.6m (24’11) (6m (19’8) 

to ceiling). Timbered ceiling with exposed roof 

trusses and outside door. 

UNIT 5 - MAGNIFICENT DETACHED STONE AND TILED BARN. 

On the Ground Floor 

ROOM 1: 9.5m (31’2) x 8.9m (29’2). 

ROOM 2: 9m (29’6) x 3.3m (10’10). 


ROOM: 13.3m (43’8) x 9m (29’6) 

ORIGINAL MEDIEVAL KITCHEN: 10m (32’10) 

x 7.6m (24’11). Two important medieval open 

fireplaces. Stone sink and lavoir. Original four 

faggot oven. Beautiful beamed ceiling.

UNIT 1 

UNIT 1 

UNIT 2 

SOLD 

UNIT 2 

SOLD 

GENERAL 

Services: Mains electricity and water connected to each unit. 

Note: All photographs relevant to adjoining text 

Note: Whilst every attempt is made to ensure our sales particulars are fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point 

which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to clarify the position for you. 

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Le Chateau Labastide Paumes - Chateau for sale in France

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