Palais de l'Ombrière, Medieval castle in central Bordeaux, France.
The Palais de l'Ombrière featured a rectangular keep measuring 18 meters by 14 meters and contained multiple courtyards within its irregular structure.
Built at the end of the 11th century, the castle served as a residence for the Dukes of Aquitaine before becoming the seat of Bordeaux Parliament until 1790.
Michel de Montaigne served as a counselor at the Palais de l'Ombrière from 1557 to 1570, contributing to its status as a center of justice.
The palace remained operational until 1800, when it was demolished and replaced by the current Rue du Palais de l'Ombrière in central Bordeaux.
In 1571, the Parliament at Palais de l'Ombrière made a notable decision to expel a slave-trading vessel, declaring that France did not permit slavery.
Location: Bordeaux
GPS coordinates: 44.83860,-0.56919
Latest update: May 7, 2025 22:11
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