Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux

The Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux (French pronunciation: [ʃato də kastɛlno bʁətnu]) is a castle in the commune of Prudhomat, Lot département, France.

During the 17th century, the castle was improved in an aesthetical and practical way: large windows, richly decorated salons, balcony of honor.

The castle fell into disrepair after the death in 1715 of the last Castelnau, the twelve year old daughter of Louis-Guillaume, he had died in 1705, and it reverted to his widow, a member of the de Luynes family.

[2]: 213 The French Revolution occurred in 1789 but it was years later on 26 December 1793, a decree had been issued, calling for the destruction of the castle's towers, battlements, drawbridge, and the emptying of the moat.

[3]: 22  A man called Lacoste purchased it, with the idea of restoring it but instead sold it to a Mr. Molin de Teyssieu, who in turn thought about demolishing it.

[3]: 24 Finally in 1896, its last private owner, Jean Mouliérat purchased the castle and spent thirty years restoring the building and rooms interiors.