Château Lanessan
Lanessan Castle
Cussac-Fort-Médoc
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- Where
- Cussac-Fort-Médoc
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Open within 20 km
Château Lanessan stands in Cussac-Fort-Médoc (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Château Lanessan stands in Cussac-Fort-Médoc, at the heart of a wine estate that has remained in the same family since the late 18th century. The current building, in a neo-classical style with English-inspired touches, was completed in 1878 by Bordeaux architect Henri Duphot, who also designed the adjoining stables. Visitors can walk through an English-style landscaped park laid out at the same period, and visit a horse-drawn carriage museum housed in the horseshoe-shaped stables, displaying period carriages and harness room.
What to know
- Visits, including the château, gardens and stables, must be booked in advance.
- The estate includes 85 hectares of vineyards surrounding the château and its outbuildings.
- The stables house a museum displaying about ten period carriages and an old harness room.
- The English-style landscaped park covers 8 hectares around the château.
- The property also offers guest cottages and hosts events on site.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00-18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Thursday (today) | 10:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-18:00 |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Not verified
Where this château is
Cussac-Fort-Médoc · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
113 Lanessan, 33460 Cussac-Fort-Médoc
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit Château Lanessan without booking?
- No, visits must be arranged in advance with the estate.
- Who built Château Lanessan?
- The current building was completed in 1878 by Bordeaux architect Henri Duphot.
- What can be seen in the stables?
- A horse museum with about ten period carriages and an old harness room.
- Is Château Lanessan still a working winery?
- Yes, the estate has belonged to the same family for eight generations and produces wine on 85 hectares.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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