Château de Francs, Medieval castle in Bègles, France
Château de Francs is a castle in Bègles with two main rectangular sections arranged at right angles and a clipped corner tower on the northeast side. The southern wall displays reinforcing buttresses that form part of its defensive design.
The fortress was built around 1156 on a feudal mound and was originally called La Mothe de Becgles, protected by palisades and moats. Over centuries the structure evolved as the needs of its occupants changed.
The name reflects the family that shaped this territory, and the structure remains a landmark that locals identify with their village heritage. It represents how a noble estate once anchored community life in this region.
The castle is privately owned and can only be visited by prior arrangement. Visitors should contact in advance to schedule a tour at a time that works for the current residents.
The southern wall contains two buttresses dating to the 12th century that reveal how medieval builders reinforced their structures. These ancient supports remain visible today and show the engineering methods of that era.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean railway station
2.6 km
Passerelle Eiffel
3 km
Pont François-Mitterrand
594 m
Pont Saint-Jean de Bordeaux
3.2 km
Pont ferroviaire de Bordeaux
3.1 km
La Méca
2.7 kmRock School Barbey
3.1 km
Église du Sacré-Cœur de Bordeaux
2.8 km
Jewish cemeteries in Bordeaux
3.3 km
Bowlingstar
2.2 km
Bordeaux Observatory
3.1 km
Piscine municipale de Bègles
1.5 km
Bègles Plage
550 m
Pont de la Palombe
2.3 km
Église Saint-Siméon de Bouliac
2.5 km
Église Saint-Vincent de Floirac
3.2 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Bègles
952 m
Castel de Floirac
2.7 km
Château d'eau de la gare Saint-Jean
2.4 km
Fontaine Sainte-Croix
3.2 km
Bacchante and Goat
3.2 km
UGOLF Bordeaux Villenave d’Ornon
3 km
Église Saint-Jean de Belcier de Bordeaux
2.2 km
Commence alors la grande lumière du Sud-Ouest
1.9 km
Demeure de Valrose
2.4 km
Domaine de Lachaise
829 m
Chapelle orthodoxe de Bordeaux
3.2 km
Chapelle dite de Mussonville de Bègles
2.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes