The Top 6 Castles around Bordeaux
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 Bordeaux. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Bordeaux. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Château du Hâ, Palais Justice & École nationale magistrature
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The castle of Hâ, also named Fort Hâ, is an old fortress of Bordeaux, on the site of which are currently erected the Palace of Justice and the National School …
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Château du Dragon
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Superb castle in ruins in the middle of paths and tall grass.
Vegetation has taken over the castle and you can see trees growing on the roof.
It takes its …
Vegetation has taken over the castle and you can see trees growing on the roof.
It takes its …
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Château Haut-Brion, Pessac
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The fence is mostly closed, but lucky visitors are in for a treat in this formal wine chateau on the western outskirts of Bordeaux.
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Château du Taillan
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The Château du Taillan, also called the Château de la Dame Blanche, is a building listed as a historical monument of France located in the heart of a 100-hectare estate …
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Forteresse de Blanquefort
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The Blanquefort fortress dates from the 12th century. It played a crucial role in the defense of the region. Originally, the castle was built on a rocky islet in the …
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Château de La Brède
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Former centuries-old property of Baron de Montesquieu, a brilliant French thinker of the eighteenth century, this marvelous castle with an almost circular plan nestles with its feet in the water on a 150 hectare property.
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