Is there an entrance fee for the Castries aqueduct?

No, access is free, as it is an outdoor structure that can be viewed freely.

Who built the Castries aqueduct?

It was commissioned by René Gaspard de la Croix de Castries and built by engineer Pierre-Paul Riquet, who also designed the Canal du Midi.

What was the Castries aqueduct built for?

It was designed to bring water to the château's park, a project requested by landscape architect André Le Nôtre.

Can you walk along the Castries aqueduct?

Yes, a hiking trail follows part of its course, notably towards the Grands Arcs section.

Aqueduc alimentant le château

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Aqueduc alimentant le château stands in Castries (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 17th century). Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Located in Castries, in the Hérault department, this aqueduct stretching over six kilometres was built in the late 17th century to supply water to the château's park. Commissioned by René Gaspard de la Croix de Castries and designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet, the engineer behind the Canal du Midi, the project met a request from landscape architect André Le Nôtre. Its most striking section, known as the Grands Arcs, rises about twenty metres near the village centre. A hiking trail follows the aqueduct's course.

What to know

Access to the aqueduct is free of charge.
The site is best explored on foot, following a hiking trail.
The structure is listed as a historic monument.
The Grands Arcs, the tallest section, are located near the historic centre of Castries.
There is no guided tour or opening hours, as the aqueduct is an outdoor structure that can be viewed freely.

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Adult: Free

Free for Free admission for all

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Where this château is

Castries · Hérault · Occitanie

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00103409
Period of construction: second half of the 17th century

Frequently asked

Is there an entrance fee for the Castries aqueduct?: No, access is free, as it is an outdoor structure that can be viewed freely.
Who built the Castries aqueduct?: It was commissioned by René Gaspard de la Croix de Castries and built by engineer Pierre-Paul Riquet, who also designed the Canal du Midi.
What was the Castries aqueduct built for?: It was designed to bring water to the château's park, a project requested by landscape architect André Le Nôtre.
Can you walk along the Castries aqueduct?: Yes, a hiking trail follows part of its course, notably towards the Grands Arcs section.