Aerial view of Cadillac Ducal Castle at sunset, white medieval fortress with pointed towers and slate roofs, surrounded by greenery and village landscape. — © Cadillac Ducal Castle - Medieval Treasure of Bordeaux

Interior of the Ducal Castle of Cadillac in Bordeaux: large room with exposed wooden ceiling beams, visitors viewing golden tapestries on ochre and beige walls, wooden parquet floor, decorated fireplace in the background. — © Main Hall of Cadillac Ducal Castle

The Ducal Castle of Cadillac, a Renaissance fortress near Bordeaux, viewed from the formal gardens featuring a circular fountain in the foreground, flanked by tree-lined avenues under clear blue sky. — © Ducal Castle of Cadillac - Bordeaux

Architectural decoration at Cadillac Castle in Bordeaux: bronze bust on terracotta background surrounded by white marble cherub sculptures and baroque ornaments — © Baroque Detail of Cadillac Castle

Gilded wooden decorative detail from Château ducal de Cadillac, featuring ornamental friezes with leaf motifs and geometric patterns — © Golden Friezes of Château ducal de Cadillac

White stone relief sculpture depicting a winged angel with outstretched wings, draped in flowing fabric, within an ornately decorated arched niche at the Ducal Castle of Cadillac. — © Winged Angel - Sculptural Ornament of Cadillac Castle

Grand Renaissance hall in Cadillac Castle featuring light wooden flooring, terracotta walls, ornate white fireplace, antique tapestries, gilt armchairs, and exposed beam ceiling — © State Room at Cadillac Castle

Guided tour in a room at the Ducal Castle of Cadillac near Bordeaux, with visitors listening to a guide in front of ancient tapestries and a golden chandelier, under an exposed beam ceiling. — © Visit to Cadillac Ducal Castle - Room with historic tapestries

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Château ducal de Cadillac

Pleasure garden, National Monument, Registered monuments and sites

Built in the 17th century, this château combines splendour and military pomp. From the 19th century to the 1950s, this abandoned château was used as a women’s prison.

Overlooking the Garonne and the bastide of Cadillac, this great provincial castle was built in 1599 by the Duke of Epernon, favorite of Henry III, then transformed into a jail for women (1820 - 1952).

Today, the castle bears witness to both the splendor of the 17th century (French chimneys, authentic painted ceilings) and the harsh reality of this 130-year-old jail.

Its French garden is today opened by the city of Cadillac as a public garden.

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From 2 January to 2 January
› tuesday : From 10:00:00 to 12:30:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
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› saturday : From 10:00:00 to 12:30:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› sunday : From 10:00:00 to 12:30:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
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From 1 June to 1 June
› monday : From 10:00:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
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› saturday : From 10:00:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
› sunday : From 10:00:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 18:00:00

From 1 October to 1 October
› tuesday : From 10:00:00 to 12:30:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› wednesday : From 10:00:00 to 12:30:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› thursday : From 10:00:00 to 12:30:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› friday : From 10:00:00 to 12:30:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› saturday : From 10:00:00 to 12:30:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› sunday : From 10:00:00 to 12:30:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
Closed on monday

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Château ducal de Cadillac
4 place de la Libération
33410 CADILLAC-SUR-GARONNE

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Interior of a Romanesque church featuring massive stone columns, rounded arches, and ornately carved capitals illuminated by natural light.

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