Château de Vayres
Vayres Castle
Vayres
Visit
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- Visit duration
- 120 min
- Where
- Vayres
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To make a day of it
Open within 20 km
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Château de Vayres stands in Vayres (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 16th century, 17th century). Adult admission costs 13.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Overlooking the Dordogne river, the Château de Vayres went through three major building phases starting in the 14th century: a defensive stronghold surrounded by moats, a more residential transformation in the 16th century with elaborate façades, and finally a monumental front and grand staircase added in the 17th century. The property still shows these layered periods of construction, both in the building itself and in the surrounding grounds. A visit takes you through this architectural succession while offering open views over the river from the château's surroundings.
What to know
- Adult admission costs 13.50 euros.
- Allow about two hours for the visit.
- The château is a listed historic monument.
- Dogs are not allowed on site.
- The building dates back to the 14th century, with major changes in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Practical information
Prices
- Adult
- €13.50
- Child
- €10
- Visit duration
- 120 min
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Parking
- Not verified
On site
- Child-friendly
Where this château is
Vayres · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km
Address
Vayres, Gironde
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Period of construction
- 14th century, 16th century, 17th century
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Frequently asked
- Château de Vayres: how much is admission?
- Adult admission is €13.50. Child: €10.
- How long does a visit to Château de Vayres take?
- A visit takes about two hours.
- Are dogs allowed at Château de Vayres?
- No, dogs are not permitted on the grounds.
- How old is Château de Vayres?
- It dates back to the 14th century, with major additions in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- Is Château de Vayres a protected monument?
- Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
- This entry in Markdown
- Wikidata Q2970942
- Mérimée PA00083856
- Official website
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