Visit to the Royal Castle

Royal Castle of Cazeneuve - Cultural Visit

The Château de Cazeneuve , located near Bordeaux, is a historic residence, formerly owned by the Kings of Navarre, King Henry IV and Queen Margot, and currently the home of the Ducal Sabran-Pontevès family. The château is nestled in a large, wooded park, bisected by the Ciron River and surrounded by stunning scenery.

Things to discover during your visit:

The Château de Cazeneuve offers a journey through time, with a guided tour of its royal apartments furnished in period style. You can discover the 17th-century patio , the Troglodyte Caves , as well as the Gallo-Roman Nymphaeum and the Merovingian Sarcophagi .

Don't miss the visit to the Great Medieval Cellars , where prestigious Bordeaux wines age, as well as the Exhibitions of Antique Glassware .

The Chemin de Ronde , which overlooks the river from a height of 25 meters, offers a breathtaking panorama and a guaranteed moment of emotion.

Don't miss it:

• The Medieval Bakery and the Castle Shop
• The walk in the large wooded park along the Ciron Gorges , leading to the Queen's Cave , a place of tranquility and coolness
• The remains of the Old Town of Cazeneuve , as well as the 9th-century mound
• The lake , with its mill , its bird island , and its unique giant bamboo grove .

Visiting hours:

• From March 22nd to April 13th, 2025: Every Saturday and Sunday: 2 guided tours at 2:30 pm and 3:45 pm
• From April 19, 2025 to May 31, 2025: every weekend and public holiday (April 21, May 1, May 8, May 29, May 30): 2 pm to 6 pm (last guided tour departs at 5:15 pm). Friday, May 9: special opening: 2 tours at 2:30 pm and 3:45 pm.
• Easter school holidays Zone A (weekdays): 2 visits at 2:30 pm and 3:45 pm:
  • • First week: Tuesday 22/04, Wednesday 23/04
  • Second week: Monday 28/04, Tuesday 29/04, Wednesday 30/04 and Friday 2/05
• From June 1st to July 13th, 2025 : Every day from 2pm to 6pm (last guided tour departs at 5:15pm)
• From July 14th to August 24th, 2025 : Every morning from 10:30 am to 12 pm (closed Tuesday mornings) guided tour at 10:45 am & every afternoon from 2 pm to 6 pm (last guided tour departs at 5:30 pm)
• From August 25th to September 30th, 2025: Every day from 2pm to 6pm (last guided tour departs at 5:15pm)
• From October 1st to November 2nd, 2025 : Every weekend and public holiday from 2pm to 6pm (last guided tour departs at 5:15pm)
• All Saints' Day holidays: 2 visits at 2:30 pm and 3:45 pm:
  • Monday 20/10, Tuesday 21/10, Wednesday 22/10
  • Monday 27/10, Tuesday 28/10, Wednesday 29/10

All-inclusive prices : Guided tour of the Castle + self-guided tour of the Park + exhibitions:

• Adults: €13.50 per person

• Children (5 to 11 years old) and people with reduced mobility: €8.00 per person

• Young people aged 12 to 25: €11.00 per person