Aerial view of Château de Malle in Bordeaux featuring ornamental parterre gardens with spiral and scroll designs, domed towers, and formal French gardens — © Château de Malle - Aerial View of Parterres and Gardens

Three children sitting on chairs overlooking the Bordeaux countryside, with the Château de Malle gardens and architecture visible in the background on a clear day. — © Children enjoying the view of Château de Malle's gardens

Tree-lined garden path at Château de Malle in Bordeaux featuring classical statues on pedestals and manicured lawns — © Garden Avenue at Château de Malle - Bordeaux

Château de Malle near Bordeaux, featuring two round towers with dark domes, a classical white façade, and a symmetrical central pathway lined with manicured lawns. — © Château de Malle - Bordeaux's Architectural Masterpiece

Tree-lined pathway at Château de Malle in Bordeaux featuring stone statues on pedestals, historic building in background, surrounded by lush greenery. — © Château de Malle Gardens - Historic Statues and Architecture

Two people walking on a dirt path alongside a green hedge in the vineyards of Château de Malle near Bordeaux, with fields and trees in the background. — © A stroll through Château de Malle's vineyards

A woman in a blue blouse watches three children running in a park in front of a historic stone building with three arches and sculptured niches, surrounded by greenery at Château de Malle in Bordeaux. — © Playtime at Château de Malle

A visitor looking at Château de Malle, an elegant 17th-century classical château with mansard domes in Bordeaux, surrounded by French gardens and a gravel pathway. — © Château de Malle - Classic Gem of Bordeaux

Monumental staircase of Château de Malle near Bordeaux, flanked by stone statues and trimmed hedges, with a woman climbing the steps under clear sky — © The grand staircase of Château de Malle

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Château de Malle

Pleasure garden, Park, Registered monuments and sites, Decorative arts, Fine arts, Gastronomy, History, Winegrowing

Located at 45 minutes south of Bordeaux, Château de Malle is a private historic monument built in the 18th century, surrounded by 15 acres of remarkable gardens inspired by Louis XIV's famous achievements at Versailles. This era of enlightenment placed the estate amongst the rich historical heritage of France.

Looking for a bucolic picnic? Would you like to explore or discover the secrets of an 18th-century château? Welcome to Château de Malle! The guided tour will tell you all about the history of the château, the interior of the dwelling, the secrets of the remarkable gardens and the progress of historical research. There will be a convivial moment at the end of the tour.

New 2025: The estate is open to tourists for the very first time since it was built.

Discover this warm place with a generous soul, through a range of tours dedicated to families, history buffs and wine lovers.
Tours from €15 available all year round from Tuesday to Saturday, and on Sundays from April to October.

The + : Built in the 17th century by Jacques de Malle, President of the Bordeaux Parliament, the Château has since remained in the hands of passionate families, today represented by Luc and Clémence Planty.

Open on Sundays from May to October.

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Eco-certified partner

Château de Malle has been certified organic since 2024. Their commitments guarantee responsible viticulture on the estate and during receptions.

Services, facilities, & comfort

Equipped conference room
Picnic area
Point wifi
Restaurant
Shop

Practical information

From 2 January to 2 January
› tuesday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› wednesday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› thursday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› friday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› saturday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› sunday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
Closed on monday

From 6 April to 6 April
› tuesday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› wednesday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› thursday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› friday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› saturday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› sunday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
Closed on monday

From 16 November to 16 November
› wednesday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› thursday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› friday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
› saturday : From 10:00:00, Until 18:00:00
Closed on monday

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