Castles in Gironde
Carte des Châteaux lists 284 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Gironde. 6 are reported as open to the public, at least in part. 39 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Bordeaux (12), Saint-Émilion (10), Talence (8) and Bassens (6). Among the 148 dated entries, construction ranges from the 8th to the 21st century, peaking in the 18th.
Map of castles in Gironde
At a glance
- 284
- castles listed
- 6
- open to visitors
- 39
- castles and fortified sites
- 43
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Gironde
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.
More castles to visit in Gironde
- Château du HamelCastets et Castillon
- Château de MouchacGrézillac
- blockhaus du phare du Cap FerretLège-Cap-Ferret
- Château CoutetSaint-Émilion
Opening times change with the seasons: check each castle’s official website before you go.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 148 entries with a known construction date, out of 284.
The oldest dated castles in Gironde
- Château de La Rivière769 · La Rivière
- Château de Blanquefort1000 · Blanquefort
- Château de Cazeneuve1000 · Préchac
- Château de Roquetaillade1000 · Mazères
List of castles in Gironde
284 sites shown
Château de Budos
1300
Château de Malle
1855
Château de Meyre
Château Pinguet
Château de Roquetaillade
1000
Château Saugeron
Château de Villandraut
1307
Château de Caze
Château de Fargues
Château de Vaure
Château de Francs
1101
Château de Gironville
Château de Lavison
XIIIe siècle
Château de Lislefort
XVIe siècle
Château des Jaubertes
vers 1480
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Gironde?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 284 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Gironde. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Gironde?
Entries reported as open to the public include Château de Malle, Château Le Grand Verdus, Château du Hamel and Château de Mouchac. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Gironde?
Yes: 39 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Château de Pommiers de Saint-Félix-de-Foncaude, Château de Lislefort and Château des Jaubertes.
What is the oldest dated castle in Gironde?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Château de La Rivière (769) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.