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.

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Place Paul Riquet 6, Bonrepos-Riquet, France
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Founded: 1651
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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User Reviews

Yvon FERRARI (17 months ago)
Excellente visite guidée effectuée par Ambre et Gilles. A voir.
Miquel Riera (18 months ago)
Lloc apartat del bullici. Tranquil i a la vegada un pel fantasmagoric quan hi ha boira.
Beatrice Jean (19 months ago)
Très beau ĺieu historique maintenue par une association qui le rénove pour garder ce château en vie spectacle et accessible
Florence Spadotto (21 months ago)
Très beau château rempli d histoire. Parc grandiose avec les essais du canal du midi . aidons le pour sa restauration.
Lucille Santos (2 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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