When was Château de la Pierrière built?

It dates from the late thirteenth century, when it functioned as a military outpost for the castle of Aiguilhe.

Can the château be visited by the public?

There is no regular public visiting programme. You must contact the owners directly to enquire about possibilities.

What architectural changes occurred between the 13th and 17th centuries?

The château maintained its original rectangular plan, but its openings were enlarged and a new building was added to enclose a courtyard, reflecting the shift from military stronghold to residential comfort.

Château de la Pierrière

Pierrière Castle

Gardegan-et-Tourtirac

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Gardegan-et-Tourtirac

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Château de la Pierrière stands in Gardegan-et-Tourtirac (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the late thirteenth century in the Gironde region, Château de la Pierrière served as an outpost for the castle of Aiguilhe. Its architecture retains the original rectangular layout, enriched by sixteenth and seventeenth-century modifications that opened the structure and created an enclosed courtyard.

What to know

Visits are arranged according to the owners' conditions; public schedules and admission fees are not available.
The château, outbuildings, wine cellars, chapel, well and grounds form the protected ensemble.
Gardegan-et-Tourtirac is a small village in southwestern Gironde, a historically wine-producing region.

Where this château is

Gardegan-et-Tourtirac · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

33350 Gardegan-et-Tourtirac

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA33000185
Period of construction: 13th century

Frequently asked

When was Château de la Pierrière built?: It dates from the late thirteenth century, when it functioned as a military outpost for the castle of Aiguilhe.
Can the château be visited by the public?: There is no regular public visiting programme. You must contact the owners directly to enquire about possibilities.
What architectural changes occurred between the 13th and 17th centuries?: The château maintained its original rectangular plan, but its openings were enlarged and a new building was added to enclose a courtyard, reflecting the shift from military stronghold to residential comfort.