Where is the château des Rudel located?

It stands in Blaye, in the Gironde department, within the citadel overlooking the Gironde estuary.

How old is the château des Rudel?

Its origins date back to the 11th century, before it was absorbed into the fortifications built by Vauban in the late 17th century.

Is the château des Rudel a listed monument?

Yes, the built and unbuilt parts of the citadel, including the castle, were listed as a historic monument by decree of 11 May 2009.

What remains of the original medieval castle?

Elements from the 11th century are still visible or embedded in the basements of the citadel's later structures.

Château des Rudel

Rudel Castle

Blaye

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Where: Blaye

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Château des Rudel stands in Blaye (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 13th century, 17th century, 18th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The château des Rudel stands within the citadel of Blaye, in the Gironde region, on a site fortified since the 4th century. Remains of this 11th century medieval castle, later altered and absorbed into Vauban's late 17th century fortifications, are still visible in the basements and walls of the complex. A visit here brings together several building periods, from the feudal tower to the military bastions.

What to know

The castle stands inside the citadel of Blaye, a large fortified complex to explore.
Access is through two monumental gates preceded by a bridge and a half-moon outwork.
The site, listed as a historic monument, combines 11th century remains with 17th century fortifications.
Visiting involves walking across an extensive area including moats, glacis and bastions.

Where this château is

Blaye · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Blaye, Gironde

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00083152
Period of construction: 11th century, 13th century, 17th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

Where is the château des Rudel located?: It stands in Blaye, in the Gironde department, within the citadel overlooking the Gironde estuary.
How old is the château des Rudel?: Its origins date back to the 11th century, before it was absorbed into the fortifications built by Vauban in the late 17th century.
Is the château des Rudel a listed monument?: Yes, the built and unbuilt parts of the citadel, including the castle, were listed as a historic monument by decree of 11 May 2009.
What remains of the original medieval castle?: Elements from the 11th century are still visible or embedded in the basements of the citadel's later structures.