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Château Dillon, Blanquefort

Château Dillon

Dillon Castle

Blanquefort

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Château Dillon stands in Blanquefort (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 17th century, first half of the 18th century, first half of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Château Dillon stands in Blanquefort, north of Bordeaux, at the heart of a vineyard estate now run by an agricultural and wine-growing school. Built around the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, it originally had no upper floor, which was added during the 18th century, followed by a new wing and an iron gate in the 19th. Notable features include the central projecting pavilion, a round-arched doorway framed with rustication, and an interior staircase with a wrought-iron railing alongside a carved fireplace.

What to know

  • The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1984, covering the gate, the well, the façades and roofs, the staircase and two interior fireplaces.
  • The surrounding estate is an active vineyard, linked to an agricultural training school.
  • No verified information on an entry fee or visit duration could be confirmed.
  • The courtyard and grounds around the château reflect the architectural ensemble built between the 17th and 19th centuries.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday08:30-12:00 · 14:00-17:30
Tuesday08:30-12:00 · 14:00-17:30
Wednesday08:30-12:00 · 14:00-17:30
Thursday (today)08:30-12:00 · 14:00-17:30
Friday08:30-12:00 · 14:00-17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Visit duration
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Wheelchair access
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Dogs
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Parking
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On site

  • Gift shop

Where this château is

Blanquefort · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Blanquefort, Gironde

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00083146
Period of construction
second half of the 17th century, first half of the 18th century, first half of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of Château Dillon?
Available sources do not confirm regular interior visits; the estate functions mainly as a working vineyard and training site.
How old is Château Dillon?
It was built in the late 17th or early 18th century, with significant alterations made during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Is Château Dillon a listed historic monument?
It has been listed as a historic monument since 5 December 1984, covering specific elements such as the gate, the staircase and two fireplaces.
Where is Château Dillon located?
It is located in Blanquefort, in the Gironde department, north of Bordeaux.

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Sources

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

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From the same period — 2e moitié 17e siècle