Why is it called the château de la Dauphine?

The name comes from the stay of Marie-Josèphe de Saxe, dauphine of France and mother of Louis XVI, shortly after the building was completed in the 18th century.

When was the château de la Dauphine built?

It was built between 1744 and 1750 for Jean-Baptiste De Richon, a judge of the duchy of Fronsac.

Is the château de la Dauphine a working wine estate?

Yes, the property farms 53 hectares of vines under biodynamic methods since 2012.

Can you visit the château de la Dauphine?

The visit offered lasts about one hour and focuses mainly on the estate and its winemaking facilities.

Château de la Dauphine

Dauphine Castle

Fronsac

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Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Fronsac

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Château de la Dauphine stands in Fronsac (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de la Dauphine stands on the hills above Fronsac, in the heart of the Libourne vineyards, within a wine estate built between 1744 and 1750 for a judge of the duchy of Fronsac. Its name recalls the stay of Marie-Josèphe de Saxe, wife of the dauphin of France and mother of Louis XVI, shortly after the building was completed. Having passed through several families, including that of the Moueix wine merchants and later Jean Halley, the estate now covers 53 hectares farmed under biodynamic methods. Visitors can see a circular gravity-fed vat house, an unusual feature in the Bordeaux region.

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What to know

The visit offered lasts about one hour.
The tour focuses mainly on the wine estate and its facilities, including the circular gravity-fed vat house.
The estate has been farmed biodynamically since 2012 across its 53 hectares of vines.
This is primarily an active wine-producing property, so the visit centres on the estate as a whole rather than the historic building alone.

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Opening hours

Monday (today)	09:00-13:00 · 14:00-17:00
Tuesday	09:00-13:00 · 14:00-17:00
Wednesday	09:00-13:00 · 14:00-17:00
Thursday	09:00-13:00 · 14:00-17:00
Friday	09:00-13:00 · 14:00-17:00
Saturday	09:00-13:00 · 14:00-17:00
Sunday	10:00-13:00 · 14:00-18:00

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

Visit duration: 60 min
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Where this château is

Fronsac · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

5 Rue Poitevine, 33126 Fronsac

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Château phone number

+33 5 57 74 06 61

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Frequently asked

Why is it called the château de la Dauphine?: The name comes from the stay of Marie-Josèphe de Saxe, dauphine of France and mother of Louis XVI, shortly after the building was completed in the 18th century.
When was the château de la Dauphine built?: It was built between 1744 and 1750 for Jean-Baptiste De Richon, a judge of the duchy of Fronsac.
Is the château de la Dauphine a working wine estate?: Yes, the property farms 53 hectares of vines under biodynamic methods since 2012.
Can you visit the château de la Dauphine?: The visit offered lasts about one hour and focuses mainly on the estate and its winemaking facilities.