Château du Hâ

The Château du Hâ Fort du Hâ, or was a stronghold for the control of Bordeaux, the only small parts are retained.

History

King Charles VII made ​​after the end of the Hundred Years War and its conquest of Bordeaux built two forts, which should ensure the permanent control of the city: the Château Trompette and the Château du Far (later Hâ ). For the latter, the foundation stone on January 24, 1456 was set. Subsequently resided here Charles de Valois, brother of Louis XI. In October 1572, it served as a refuge for Protestants after the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. 1650 at the time of the Fronde was here a defensive position against the besieging Bordeaux royal troops. From 1731 the plant was mainly used as a prison. Multiple plans to demolish it failed due to the prevailing circumstances. In 1835, however, the actual demolition, with the exception of two still -preserved towers. These were made ​​on 14 August 1845 Monument historique a historical monument. On November 19, 1846 new prison building was opened (architect was Joseph Thiac ). During the German occupation, he also served as a political prison, among other things, Édouard Daladier, Georges Mandel and the Bonapartist pretender Napoléon Louis Bonaparte. Following construction of a new prison, the building was demolished in the 19th century and built in its place a government high school.