Château de Gaujacq

Gaujacq, France

Château de Gaujacq dates to 1686 and was built in the Italian renaissance style by François de Sourdis, general of Louis XIV.

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Founded: 1686
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in France

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Celine T tee (8 months ago)
Visit to the Château de GAUJACQ Managed by a family that has owned the place for generations. No credit card at the entrance to buy tickets. The guide and master of the place is a living encyclopedia, very interesting and enthusiastic to show us his Castle. Thank you Sir for your knowledge and your kindness!
Elisabetta Dessi (8 months ago)
Interesting explanation of the castle by the owner. He is very talkative and remembers a huge number of people who had a relation with the castle. He is very passionate and pleasant.
Sophie MAHOUIN (3 years ago)
Visit of the castle by its owner who welcomed us very well. He loves his place and tells a thousand anecdotes of his family. Presence of a multitude of objects having belonged to his ancestors. Note that a wing is rented and restored by Chanel for its presentations.
thierry sebille (3 years ago)
Very beautiful residence, isolated in the middle of the fields !! but which has charm, and the history of the residence is interesting.... Good visit to you now!
Jacky Ferry (3 years ago)
Private 17th century chateau. Particular in the sense that this one is designed a bit like a Chartreuse with a central garden. The building is made up of several wings. A part is restored and rented by Chanel for its presentations. Very stylish. The old part of the castle is a set of rooms with a heap of family objects which sometimes clutter the rooms which loses its charm. Some lights are reviewed. But the visit remains very pleasant. Too bad the beautiful garden in front is not accessible every day!! It is independent of the castle.
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