The Top 6 Castles around Mérignac
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Mérignac. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Mérignac. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: September 30, 2025
Bourg-Charente castle is a 17th century mansion. Nestled on a rocky promontory, it is located a few kilometers from Cognac. It also houses the remains of a medieval fortress.
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It is an imposing castle dominating the Charente valley, notably Angeac, below, where exceptional dinosaur bones were discovered (giant dinosaur femur visible at the Angoulême museum).
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The Giraud d'Anqueville, lords of Bois-Charente, built the castle in the 16th century.
The main building has a 16th century tower and extensions dating from the 19th century.
The main building has a 16th century tower and extensions dating from the 19th century.
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In 1655, Pierre Laisné, Sieur du Chardonneaux acquired the land of Gondeville from the heirs of Samuel de Lanauve. He made great efforts to have Gondeville erected into a parish, …
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The castle was built in the second half of the 16th century, but certain elements date from the 17th. Thus, the portal and the watchtower at the entrance both date from the 17th century.
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