When was Franquinotte Castle built?

The present building dates from the late 18th century. An earlier trace, a bevelled doorway still visible in the cellar, comes from an earlier construction, likely from the 16th century.

What is the architectural interest of the castle?

Its two facades display distinct features: a curved pediment to the south, perpendicular wings to the north. The whole structure rests on a terrace supported by arched openings. Inside, period stuccoed decoration is visible.

Can the cellars be visited?

The cellars cover an area equal to that of the castle and reveal the significant wine-producing activity of the estate. Visit conditions should be verified with the town hall.

Château de Franquinotte

Franquinotte Castle

Grézillac

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Grézillac

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Château de Franquinotte stands in Grézillac (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: milieu 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Franquinotte Castle, built around the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries in Gironde, stands on a site occupied since the 16th century. Its asymmetrical facades, one marked by a curved pediment to the south and the other framed by perpendicular wings to the north, reflect transitional architecture. The building rests on a terrace of arcaded supports and retains period stuccoed decoration within its walls, while its spacious cellars reveal the former wine-producing purpose of the estate.

What to know

The building is listed as a historic monument; for any visit, inquire with the town hall of Grézillac.
The castle has an ancient quadrilateral garden whose eastern terrace is protected, as well as a fountain and fishpond.
The cellars, as extensive as the building itself, illustrate the importance of local wine production in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Where this château is

Grézillac · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Grézillac, Gironde

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA33000004
Period of construction: milieu 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Franquinotte Castle built?: The present building dates from the late 18th century. An earlier trace, a bevelled doorway still visible in the cellar, comes from an earlier construction, likely from the 16th century.
What is the architectural interest of the castle?: Its two facades display distinct features: a curved pediment to the south, perpendicular wings to the north. The whole structure rests on a terrace supported by arched openings. Inside, period stuccoed decoration is visible.
Can the cellars be visited?: The cellars cover an area equal to that of the castle and reveal the significant wine-producing activity of the estate. Visit conditions should be verified with the town hall.