Château de Bourran

Château de Bourran is an ancient chartreuse located within Bourran park in Mérignac, originally serving as a wine estate for the Minimes of Bordeaux before its sale as national property in 1791. Reconstructed in 1869 by architects Jules and Paul Laffargue, the property evolved into an educational facility, serving as a teacher training institute under the Aquitaine University system. Today it functions as a community and educational space, with its substantial park featuring a pedagogical garden and shared community gardens managed by local associations. The estate represents an important blend of historical preservation and contemporary educational use within the Mérignac area.