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Château de Cadillac

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The monument


Two stories, two periods: a château with a double life.

This grandiose château was begun in 1599 for the Duc d'Épernon, a favourite of Henri III, and was used as a women's prison between 1820 and 1852. Today, it retains aspects of its fabulous 17th century décor (sculptures, piantings, joinery, fireplaces, painted ceilings) as well as signs of the harsh reality of its life as a house of detention for over 130 years.

Commercial contact

Isabelle de Santerre
Centre des monuments nationaux
BP 1102
22 quai Louis Durand
17000 La Rochelle
Tel: (33) (0)5 46 30 02 00
Fax: (33) (0)5 46 30 02 22
Mail: isabelle.de-santerre@monuments-nationaux.fr

Partners

To organise your stay, Entre-deux-Mers Tourist Office may help you : http://www.entredeuxmers.com
or the Department tourist office : http://www.tourisme-gironde.cg33.fr
For your accomodation, see the Gîtes de France of Gironde :
http://www.gites-de-france-gironde.com

 
 
 

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