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Ancien château

Assas

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Ancien château stands in Assas (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In the village of Assas, a few kilometres from Montpellier, stands a summer residence built in the late 1750s for Jean Mouton de la Clotte, an ennobled banker, likely designed by the architect Jean-Antoine Giral. The façade is notable for its raised corner pavilions and Ionic pilasters, while the interior has kept its original layout, including a music room housing an eighteenth-century harpsichord made famous by several generations of harpsichordists. Parts of the neighbouring château de la Mosson, demolished in 1758, were reused in the building, including the wrought-iron balcony railings.

Written from Château d'Assas (Hérault)

What to know

  • The château is a classified historic monument, privately owned and occupied by the descendants of the Demangel family.
  • Visits are possible during the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), access is not guaranteed outside these dates.
  • The gardens are small in size, marked by tall clipped box hedges dating from the eighteenth century.
  • The music room and its historic harpsichord are among the main points of interest of the interior visit.

Where this château is

Assas · Hérault · Occitanie

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Address

1 Rte de Saint-Vincent, 34820 Assas

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00103360
Period of construction
third quarter of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château d'Assas all year round?
No, interior access is mainly possible during the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), as the château remains a privately inhabited property.
Who built the château d'Assas?
It was built in 1759-1760 for Jean Mouton de la Clotte, likely designed by the Montpellier architect Jean-Antoine Giral.
Why is the château d'Assas known among musicians?
It houses an eighteenth-century French harpsichord in its music room, an instrument used for numerous recordings by well-known harpsichordists.
Is the château d'Assas linked to the château de la Mosson?
Yes, several elements from the château de la Mosson, demolished in 1758, were reused at Assas, including balcony ironwork and a chandelier.

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