Guided tours open the doors to a friendly and enriching discovery of Pennautier Castle.
From mid-June to the end of August, on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Guided tours only.
Price: €10 per person
Free for children under 10.
The rest of the year, tours are offered for groups of 10 or more
(or a flat rate of €100 for groups of fewer than 10 people).
Maison Lorgeril, +20 years of experience
Maison Lorgeril
At Pennautier Castle, Maison Lorgeril opens a heritage site that is lived in and carefully preserved. The guided tours of Pennautier Castle, as well as self-guided visits of the park, are part of the continuity of the estate’s history, offering a thoughtful discovery of a home passed down through the generations.
Pennautier Castle was built in 1620 by Bernard de Rech de Pennautier, Treasurer of the Estates of Languedoc. His distinguished office called for a residence worthy of his rank, and his castle had to be grand. In 1622, it welcomed King Louis XIII, who gave him his travelling furnishings. Today, Pennautier Castle is listed as a Historic Monument.
Pierre-Louis de Pennautier, his son, a powerful and refined man, in turn held the office of Treasurer of the Estates of Languedoc before becoming Receiver General of the Clergy of France, an even more important role. Highly regarded, he entrusted Le Vau, architect of Versailles, with the construction of the castle’s wings, and Le Nôtre with the design of the French-style gardens.
A witness to major moments in history, the family has developed winegrowing and excellence over the centuries. Today, the castle opens a window onto the French art of living. Fully restored in 2009 and listed as a Historic Monument, it combines the beauty of local heritage and the region, the charm of a family home, and the modern facilities of a site perfectly suited to receptions and the most memorable events.
Remarkable for its size and setting, the park reflects the evolution of styles, from the 17th-century French formal garden to the 19th-century English landscape park. Partially restored in the 20th century, it preserves many landscape features and includes a 1.7 km walk.
Labelled a “Remarkable Garden” and awarded in 2016 and 2017, it also houses the family chapel. Respect for the land and the environment is at the heart of the de Lorgeril family's commitment, through responsible viticulture certified High Environmental Value – Level 3.
Cancellation policy:
Free cancellation if more than 48 hours before the experience starts. Between 48 and 24 hours before, 50% of the amount is due. Less than 24 hours before, cancellation is non-refundable.