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Château de Fargues, Fargues

Château de Fargues

Fargues Castle

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Château de Fargues stands in Fargues (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Fargues, in the Gironde region, stand the ruins of a 14th century fortress built by a nephew of Pope Clement V. Enlarged and fortified over the following centuries, it was devastated by a fire in 1687 and left abandoned for more than a hundred years before undergoing partial restoration between 2000 and 2015. The site, still owned by the Lur-Saluces family, ranks among the notable examples of military architecture from the late Middle Ages into the early modern period. The surrounding estate also produces a sweet sauternes wine.

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What to know

  • The building survives as ruins, visited mainly outdoors.
  • The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 2007, with the remains of the manor, outbuildings, pine avenue and nymphaeum protected.
  • The site stands on a working vineyard estate, aligned with the châteaux of Yquem and Rieussec.
  • No opening hours or admission prices have been confirmed by us, so it is worth checking before visiting.
  • As the site is a fortified ruin, expect uneven ground, making it poorly suited to visitors with reduced mobility.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday09:00-17:00
Tuesday09:00-17:00
Wednesday09:00-17:00
Thursday (today)09:00-17:00
Friday09:00-17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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On site

  • Food and drink

Where this château is

Fargues · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Château de Fargues, 8 Rte des Écoles, 33210 Fargues

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Château phone number

+33 5 57 98 04 20

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA33000099
Period of construction
14th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Fargues?
It consists of the ruins of a medieval fortress, viewed mainly from the outside.
Who built the château de Fargues?
The fortress was built in the early 14th century by Raymond-Guilhem, a nephew of Pope Clement V who became a cardinal.
Why is the château de Fargues in ruins?
A fire on the night of 24 to 25 May 1687 devastated the building, which was later partly abandoned.
Does the château de Fargues still belong to the same family?
Yes, the estate remains with the Lur-Saluces family, who acquired it through marriage in 1472.
Is the château de Fargues a listed historic monument?
Yes, it has been listed since a decree of 11 December 2007.

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Sources

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Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Gironde

From the same period — 14e siècle