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Origin and history

The castle of Eyrans found its origins in the 14th century, when the seigneury obtained in 1348 the right to build a strong house. Today, there is no vestige of this medieval construction, but a round tower of the sixteenth century still bears witness to this period. At the end of the 17th century, this strong house was replaced by a body of central houses without floors, framed by two pavilions, marking a major architectural transformation.

In the 18th century, most of the communes were built, structuring the estate around a rectangular courtyard. The outbuildings housed staff, peasants, and agricultural areas such as barns, cellars and cellars. The round tower, equipped with a vaulted cellar and firework, recalls the defensive origin of the site.

The 19th century brought about important changes: the house was raised from one floor and its interior was redesigned in a neo-classical style, still visible today. The castle, surrounded by a gate closing the courtyard, thus combines old defensive elements and more recent residential developments. The ensemble has been partially protected since 1988, including its facades, roofs, and the fountain with its basin.

The estate illustrates the architectural evolution of a seigneury in a residential castle, while preserving traces of its past agricultural and defensive functions. Currently private property, its history reflects the social and economic transformations of the Gironde over centuries.

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