Château de Tardes
Converted castle in Gironde, France
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The Château de Tardes is a converted castle in the commune of Saint-Macaire in the Gironde département of France.[1]
| Château de Tardes | |
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Maison de Tardes | |
| Saint-Macaire (Gironde) in France | |
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| Location | |
  Tardes Location within France | |
| Coordinates | 44°33′52″N 0°13′29″W |
It was built between the 13th and 14th centuries as a medieval stronghold, but was converted in the 16th century to a Renaissance-style mansion,[1] with the addition of mullions and a troubadour-style hexagonal tower with a spiral staircase.
The building is not open to the public. It was classified as a monument historique for its tower and well by the French Ministry of Culture on 21 October 1997.[1]
Gallery
Southwest view (Sept. 2011)
Interior courtyard (Sept. 2011)
View of the tower from the courtyard (Sept. 2011)
