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The seigneurial domain of Langoiran used to be one of the most prestigious and powerful elements in the duchy of Aquitaine. It was involved in the fights between the kings of France and the kings of England during the 100 years war.
The castle was built up by Bernard d'Escoussan at the end of the XIIIth century.
It was passed on to the Albret family in the XVIth century, then to the Montferrands
through a marriage.
The lords of Langoiran were important people: Montferrand was the king's chamberlain
in the XVth century, and Guillaume d'Affis was President of the Parliament
of Bordeaux at the beginning of the XVIIth century and Main Admiral of Galleys
under Louis the XIVth.
Unfortunately the Langoiran Castle was destroyed in a rebellion in 1650, during the "Fronde" period. After that, it fell into ruin for centuries...
At the end of the XIXth century the castle was labelled as a historical monument. In 1972 Mr and Mrs Bibonne fell in love with the ruined fortress and bought it. With the creation of the association of the Amis du Château de Langoiran, and thanks to the help of many voluntary workers, the restoration of the castle could then begin. This passionate project has been going on ever since...
The Langoiran Castle is open every day from:
School holidays: 10am to 12am and 2pm to 7pm
3 €
(children under 6 are free )
Groups of > 25 children
3€ per child
Discover the castle through a paper trail, looking for various architectural elements typical of castles. This visit aims to provoke the children's curiosity, test their knowledge and teach them how to use a map.
Groups of > 25 children
3.50€ per child
In addition to the paper trail, we propose two workshops
for the children:
- Historical approach to medieval musical instruments.
- Presentation of weapons.
Groups of > 50 children
5€ per child
Here the children take part in a reconstruction of life in
medieval times – professionals of historical reconstruction take the
group into the different parts of the castle.
For instance, the children can attend (and act in) a knighting ceremony (and
act in it), or discover how to use Hast weapons.
The visit is in a lively, festive mood; the children are actors in the life
they discover.
