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Château de Tardes, Saint-Macaire

Château de Tardes

Tardes Castle

Saint-Macaire

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Saint-Macaire

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Château de Tardes stands in Saint-Macaire (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Saint-Macaire, in the Gironde department, the remains of the château de Tardes bear witness to a fortified history spanning the 12th to the 16th century. The fortified house, altered in the 16th century, forms part of a wider defensive complex that included the town's successive walls. The site suits visitors interested in medieval fortification systems rather than a stately residence.

What to know

  • The monument consists of fortified remains rather than a fully preserved château.
  • The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1997.
  • No verified information is available regarding opening hours or visiting arrangements.
  • The visit involves exploring open-air ruins and fortifications, so sturdy footwear is advisable.

Where this château is

Saint-Macaire · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Rue du Port Nava, 33490 Saint-Macaire

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00083893
Period of construction
13th century, 14th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Tardes open to visitors?
No verified information on opening hours or visiting conditions is available.
How old is the château de Tardes?
The fortifications date from the 12th to the 16th century, with the fortified house altered in the 16th century.
Is the château de Tardes a listed historic monument?
Yes, it was listed by decree on 21 October 1997.
What remains of the château de Tardes today?
Remains of the castle and an altered fortified house survive, integrated into the former town walls of Saint-Macaire.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Gironde

From the same period — 13e siècle