- Château de Villandraut
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Domestic quarters
The Château de Villandraut is a ruined castle in the commune of Villandraut in the Gironde département of France.
The castle was built by Bertrand de Goth when he was elected Pope under the name of Clement V.
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).
The castle has been classified since 1886 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
See also
- Château de Budos, nearby castle also associated with Clement V
- List of castles in France
External links
- (French) Château de Villandraut on Richesheures.net
- Château de Villandraut on Castleland
- (French) Association Adichats, managers of Villandraut and nearby Château de Budos
- (French) Ministry of Culture listing for Château de Villandraut
- Ministry of Culture photos
References
- This article incorporates information from this version of the equivalent article on the French Wikipedia.
Categories:- Official historical monuments of France
- Châteaux in Gironde
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