Castles and follies | Montpellier Tourism

Henri and Brigitte de Colbert take loving care of their château, which has been in the family for over 300 years. The grounds include French-style gardens, an orangery, a park...

Château de la Mogère

This Folly, silhouetted among the pines, plunges us into the heart of the Montpellier’s history through the life of the Boussairolles, one of the city’s grandest families.

Château de l’Engarran

This 18th century building is one of the most beautiful Follies in Montpellier. It has combined wine and fine architecture since its construction in 1632, on the site of an old...

Château du Domaine d’O

This former agricultural estate in Montpellier is now a public park that is perfect for spring walks and summer picnics, with its ancient pine trees, ponds and fountains.

Domaine de Méric

Méric Park is a 10 hectares park in the middle of Montpellier, on the Méric estate, where lived the painter Bazille and his family. Bazille found there inspiration for his...

Château de Castries

Between the garrigue and the Camargue, the Château de Castries is one of the symbols of the administrative development of Montpellier. The building has superb French-style...

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Château des Evêques, in Lavérune

The Château des Evêques, also called the Château de Lavérune, was the residence of the Bishops of Montpellier in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Château de Bocaud

Located in the centre of Jacou, the former property of the Bocaud family dates from 1469. The buildings were turned into a château in the 17th century which then grew further...

Montpellier has many other ‘follies’, elegant country houses designed for aristocrats. Today, it is possible to visit most of these gardens.

THE CHÂTEAU AND DOMAINE DE GRAMMONT

The Domaine de Grammont is a superb 90-hectare park and château, which gives
the impression of having been there since the dawn of time. However, of the former priory founded in the 12th century, only the chapter house remains, which is now used by the town hall for wedding ceremonies.
The buildings are surrounded by a vast area of park land, not far from the stables of
the equestrian centre in Grammont; while joggers and walkers enjoy the park, art lovers appreciate the national theatre the Zénith Sud performing arts centre.

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THE DOMAINE DE RESTINCLIERES

This Folly was built in the 17th century, but the Domaine de Restinclières remains very active, and has continued its agricultural activities. This 215 ha green area, now belongs to the Department and is dedicated to environmental awareness and education. In addition to a French-style garden, the estate includes farmland, woods and a park with sign-posted paths. An ideal place for Sunday walks and picnics!

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THE DOMAINE DE BIAR

Louis XV donated this farm, located on the banks of the Mosson river in the commune of Lavérune, to the Baron de la Mosson.

Planted in its park of more than 50 hectares and its English-style gardens, and dotted with the horses of the manade, the estate has just been rehabilitated by its owner, which includes prestigious guest rooms and is used as a venue for seminars.