Château de la Mothe-Gajac

Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, France

Château de la Mothe-Gajac was first mentioned in 1289, but the current square form castle with corner towers was rebuilt after the Hundred Years' War.

Address

Avenue Descartes 9003T, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, France

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Palais Rohan (10,8 km)
Porte Cailhau (11,6 km)
BETASOM Submarine Base (11,2 km)
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux (10,8 km)
Basilica of St. Michael (12 km)

User Reviews

Stephanie Ferreira (2 years ago)

Aurore Isabelle Mazères (2 years ago)
We know this castle surrounded by a moat and its 4 towers (including a square). It was divided into three private parts. You can always ask for authorization on the west side where the moat is visible.

Daniel Cantero (3 years ago)
Room type for meeting ecetera well

Dominique Jaja (4 years ago)

Grégory Tatoyan (4 years ago)

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