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MONGENAN CASTLE

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16, rue de Mongenan, 33640Portets, France Show on map
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2025
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Castle classified as a historical monument, with a visit to the museum, the botanical garden, the Masonic temple and wine tasting.

A superb Louis XV residence, this listed château was built in 1736 by the architect Le Herissey. Jean-Jacques Rousseau stayed here, and it is to him that we owe the inspiration for today's botanical garden, which boasts over a thousand plant varieties. Another writer to have left her mark on the place is Florence Mothe, who owns the estate and has chosen to open it to the public. A rarity? Its 1738 Masonic temple, complete with period ritual equipment. The guided tour concludes with a tasting of the estate's wines.

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Visited in july 2025
La propriétaire est extraordinaire ! Un puits de connaissance et son petit musée est formidable
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Visited in july 2025
Une visite qui valait vraiment le détour. La propriétaire explique l'histoire de manière à ce que l'on apprenne beaucoup, rendant la visite très agréable.
Visited in june 2025
De belles choses à voir. État des lieux sale, toiles d'araignées, poussière et surtout rabaisse son personnel devant les visiteurs.
Visited in june 2025
Bon accueil certes mais un prix d'entrée de 10 euros alors que les jardins ne sont pas entretenus par manque de jardinier... Je trouve que ce prix devrait donc être revu à la baisse. La partie musée est riche en documents mais est trop chargée, impression de fouillis.. Bref, une remise au propre de l'ensemble serait nécessaire.
Visited in june 2025
Il faut si arrêter juste pour écouter la propriétaire vous parlez du siècle des Lumières, de la Franc-maçonnerie et faire un tour dans un jardin inspiré par Rousseau. Un régal pour des Pessacais

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