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Château de la Trave, Préchac

Château de la Trave

Trave Castle

Préchac

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Préchac

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Château de la Trave stands in Préchac (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Perched above the Ciron gorges at Préchac in the Gironde, the ruins of the Château de la Trave trace the outline of a 14th century stronghold. The rectangular enclosure with its square corner towers, the surrounding ditches and an outer courtyard can still be made out, though the central keep has almost entirely vanished. The site is freely accessible and open to the sky, set against the wild landscape of the Ciron river.

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What to know

  • Access to the site is free and unrestricted, with no set opening hours.
  • The visit takes place outdoors, over ground that can be uneven among the ruins.
  • The keep no longer stands, only the enclosure walls and towers remain.
  • The site lies near a bridge spanning the Ciron gorges, useful for finding the way.
  • No information is available regarding parking or accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility.

Where this château is

Préchac · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Préchac, Gironde

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00083677
Period of construction
14th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de la Trave freely?
Yes, access to the ruins is free, with no ticket or fixed schedule.
What remains of the Château de la Trave today?
A rectangular enclosure with square corner towers and traces of ditches survive, though the keep has almost entirely vanished.
How old is the Château de la Trave?
Construction dates from the early 14th century, around 1306 according to the ministry's records.
Why is the Château de la Trave in ruins?
Its destruction remains uncertain, possibly linked to events in 1456 during the Hundred Years' War or damage from the Wars of Religion.
Where is the Château de la Trave located?
It stands in the commune of Préchac, in the Gironde, above the Ciron gorges.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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