Description
Built upon two islands cast out on a lake-sized moat, Château de La Brède maintains strong similarity to England's Leeds Castle of Kent county. The most famed of its owners is the author Montesquieu, who lived here during the 18th C. Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède and of Montesquieu, more commonly known as Montesquieu, was born in the castle on January 18 1689.

Visitors can tour the English-style gardens or the 150 hectares of forest.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Literary site;  Architecture - Medieval;  Musical activity or concert hall
Address
Château de La Brède
Avenue du Château
F-33650 La Brède
France
Hours
April 7 to April 22
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Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
April 23 to May 31
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Closed18:0018:00
June 1 to September 30
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Open14:00Closed14:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
October 1 to November 11
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OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed14:0014:00
Closed17:3017:30
Cost
Adult7.00 Euros
Group discounts5.00 Euros
Child 16 & under4.50 Euros
Child 11 & underFREE
Attractions Near Chateau de La Brede, Bordeaux