Can you visit Château Bas d'Aumelas?

The château is mainly discovered through the wine-tourism activities offered on the estate, such as vineyard and cellar tours.

Who owns Château Bas d'Aumelas?

The estate has belonged to the d'Albenas family for nearly two hundred years, now represented by Jean-Philippe and Geoffroy d'Albenas.

Is Château Bas d'Aumelas the same as the old medieval castle of Aumelas?

No, it is a former sheepfold turned into a residence after the medieval castle, located about a kilometre away, was destroyed during the Wars of Religion.

Can you have lunch on site?

The estate offers picnics in its French-style garden as part of its visits.

Château-Bas d'Aumelas

Aumelas

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Where: Aumelas

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Open within 20 km

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Château-Bas d'Aumelas stands in Aumelas (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Château Bas d'Aumelas stands about twenty minutes from Montpellier, on the site of a former sheepfold that was turned into a manor after the medieval castle nearby was destroyed during the Wars of Religion. Flanked by two round towers, the building has belonged to the d'Albenas family for nearly two centuries, who revived winemaking on the estate in the early 2000s. Visitors today find a working vineyard surrounded by the garrigue of the Hérault, along with a French-style garden and stone outbuildings.

What to know

The estate can be visited through wine-tourism activities, including a tour of the vineyards, the cellar and a tasting.
Picnics are also offered in the French-style garden.
The château also hosts private events and weddings, which may limit access on certain days.
The estate is located about twenty minutes by car from Montpellier, amid the garrigue of the Hérault.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

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Gift shop
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Where this château is

Aumelas · Hérault · Occitanie

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Address

Aumelas, Hérault

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Château Bas d'Aumelas?: The château is mainly discovered through the wine-tourism activities offered on the estate, such as vineyard and cellar tours.
Who owns Château Bas d'Aumelas?: The estate has belonged to the d'Albenas family for nearly two hundred years, now represented by Jean-Philippe and Geoffroy d'Albenas.
Is Château Bas d'Aumelas the same as the old medieval castle of Aumelas?: No, it is a former sheepfold turned into a residence after the medieval castle, located about a kilometre away, was destroyed during the Wars of Religion.
Can you have lunch on site?: The estate offers picnics in its French-style garden as part of its visits.