Château de Langoiran
Langoiran Castle
Langoiran
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- Langoiran
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Château de Langoiran stands in Langoiran (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Adult admission costs 4 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Overlooking the Garonne valley, the château de Langoiran stands as the ruins of a medieval stronghold built in the late 13th century by Bernard d'Escoussan. Three successive terraces lead to the circular keep, one of the largest in France, whose vaulted octagonal rooms still bear traces of frescoes. Visitors also find a square tower, a chapel and a wall walk, ending with a wide view over the valley.
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What to know
- A simple visit costs 4 euros, including documentation.
- The site is visited on foot over sloping ground, with successive terraces leading up to the keep.
- The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1892.
- The visit includes the keep, the square tower, the chapel and the wall walk.
- The château overlooks the Garonne valley, with a view at the end of the visit.
Practical information
Prices
- Adult
- €4
Free for under 6 years old
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Not verified
Where this château is
Langoiran · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
Langoiran, Gironde
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
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Frequently asked
- Château de Langoiran: how much is admission?
- Adult admission is €4. Free for: under 6 years old.
- Is the château de Langoiran in ruins?
- Yes, it consists of the remains of a medieval fortress, burned down in the 17th century and partly restored since the 1970s.
- What can be seen inside the château?
- The circular keep with its vaulted octagonal rooms, a square tower, a chapel and a wall walk.
- Is the château de Langoiran accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?
- No accessibility information is available, but the site is laid out over several sloping terraces.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q1012864
- Mérimée PA00083585
- Official website
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