Château de Villandraut
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The Château de Villandraut is a ruined castle in the commune of Villandraut in the Gironde département of France.[1]
The castle was built by Bertrand de Goth when he was elected Pope under the name of Clement V.[1]
Born in Villandraut, he maintained throughout his life a special affection for his region of origin. This sumptuous castle was destined to serve as his residence during his stays in Guyenne (Aquitaine).[citation needed]
The castle has been classified since 1886 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.[1]
Château de Villandraut was constructed from years 1305 - 1312.[2]
The south tower of the castle was destroyed when Leaguers took refuge inside and the army fired on the castle with 1260 cannons to push them to a surrender.[2]
The castle is currently owned by Norbert Fradin, a Bordeaux estate developer.[2]
During excavations of the castle, many things were revealed about its construction including disturbed trenches west of the main bridge in the south area.[3]
Other excavations found stone beneath the ground serving as the base for a staircase.[4]
See also[]
- Château de Budos, nearby castle also associated with Clement V
- List of castles in France
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Base Mérimée: Ruines du château, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "History of the Castle". Welcome to Château de Villandraut.
- ^ Ibanez, Marine. "Villandraut (Gironde). Villandraut castle". Archéologie Médiévale: 299–300.
- ^ Soulard, Laura. "Villandraut (Gironde). The castle". Archéologie de la France: Informations: 277.
External links[]
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- Base Mérimée: Château de Villandraut, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- (in French) Association Adichats, managers of Villandraut and nearby Château de Budos
- (in French) Château de Villandraut on Richesheures.net
- Château de Villandraut on Castleland
- Historic house museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Museums in Gironde
- Ruined castles in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Monuments historiques of Gironde