Château de Bonrepos

Bonrepos-Riquet, France

Château de Bonrepos was built by Pierre-Paul Riquet in 1651. The castle is surrounded by moat spanned by two bridges. The pleasure gardens of the castle of are registered as Remarkable Gardens of France.

Address

Place Paul Riquet 6, Bonrepos-Riquet, France

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Details

Founded: 1651
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Yvon FERRARI (6 years ago)
Excellente visite guidée effectuée par Ambre et Gilles. A voir.

Miquel Riera (6 years ago)
Lloc apartat del bullici. Tranquil i a la vegada un pel fantasmagoric quan hi ha boira.

Beatrice Jean (6 years ago)
Très beau ĺieu historique maintenue par une association qui le rénove pour garder ce château en vie spectacle et accessible

Florence Spadotto (6 years ago)
Très beau château rempli d histoire. Parc grandiose avec les essais du canal du midi . aidons le pour sa restauration.

Lucille Santos (7 years ago)
Je suis allée a ce château pendant la fête des plantes, très sympa malgré le froid, je château est joli et la balade est agréable. Bonne activité proche de Toulouse pour passer 1h a la campagne.

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