Does the château de Francs date back to the Middle Ages?

Part of the building is medieval, from when the site served as an Anglo-Aquitanian stronghold.

Who owns the château de Francs today?

The estate belongs to Dominique Hébrard and Hubert de Bouard, two childhood friends connected to well-known Bordeaux properties.

What role did the château play during the Hundred Years' War?

It served as an Anglo-Aquitanian garrison able to house up to 300 troops, before passing to French control after the battle of Castillon in 1453.

Château de Francs

Francs Castle

Francs

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Where: Francs

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Château de Francs stands in Francs (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The château de Francs stands at the eastern edge of the Gironde, surrounded by 40 hectares of vines grown on limestone-clay soils similar to those of Saint-Émilion. Partly built in the Middle Ages, it served as an Anglo-Aquitanian stronghold until the battle of Castillon in 1453, under the guard of the Ségur family. Bought by two childhood friends, Dominique Hébrard and Hubert de Bouard, both linked to well-known Bordeaux estates, the property now combines its historic structure with wine production under the francs-côtes-de-bordeaux appellation.

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What to know

The château is located in Francs, in the eastern part of the Gironde, away from the main Bordeaux routes.
The estate is primarily a working wine property, with 40 hectares of vines.
The current building combines medieval elements with later changes linked to the vineyard operation.
The site is tied to the francs-côtes-de-bordeaux appellation, created in 1967 under the name côtes-de-francs.

Where this château is

Francs · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

33570 Francs

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Château phone number

+33 5 57 40 65 91

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Frequently asked

Does the château de Francs date back to the Middle Ages?: Part of the building is medieval, from when the site served as an Anglo-Aquitanian stronghold.
Who owns the château de Francs today?: The estate belongs to Dominique Hébrard and Hubert de Bouard, two childhood friends connected to well-known Bordeaux properties.
What role did the château play during the Hundred Years' War?: It served as an Anglo-Aquitanian garrison able to house up to 300 troops, before passing to French control after the battle of Castillon in 1453.
What wine is produced at the château de Francs?: The estate produces red and white wines under the francs-côtes-de-bordeaux appellation, including a cuvée called Les Cerisiers.