When was Château Morin built?

The château was constructed in the eighteenth century. It is a chartreuse, a type of modest pleasure residence common during that period.

What is a chartreuse?

A chartreuse is an eighteenth-century aristocratic residence, typically modest in scale, designed as a country retreat with grounds and often a private chapel.

Which interior elements have been preserved?

The ground floor retains original reception rooms decorated with wainscoting bearing gilded details, worked fireplaces and doors with period metalwork.

Château Morin

Morin Castle

Bassens

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Where: Bassens

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Château Morin stands in Bassens (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château Morin is an eighteenth-century chartreuse located in Bassens, Gironde. This pleasure residence retains its period façades and roofs, as well as richly decorated interiors: wainscoting with gilded details, ornamental fireplaces and antique doors. The entrance is marked by a wrought-iron gate between two pillars framing the courtyard, and a chapel stands nearby.

What to know

The building has been listed as a historical monument since 1965, protecting in particular its façades, roofs and interior woodwork.
Visit conditions are not specified in available sources: it is advisable to enquire before travelling.
The presence of an old chapel on the grounds makes this a complex comprising several architectural elements.
An old esplanade layout remains visible on the park side, testifying to the historical design of the estate.

Where this château is

Bassens · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

33530 Bassens

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00083125
Period of construction: 18th century

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Frequently asked

When was Château Morin built?: The château was constructed in the eighteenth century. It is a chartreuse, a type of modest pleasure residence common during that period.
What is a chartreuse?: A chartreuse is an eighteenth-century aristocratic residence, typically modest in scale, designed as a country retreat with grounds and often a private chapel.
Which interior elements have been preserved?: The ground floor retains original reception rooms decorated with wainscoting bearing gilded details, worked fireplaces and doors with period metalwork.