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Château d'Aubaigues

Aubaigues Castle

Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas

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Château d'Aubaigues stands in Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The Château d'Aubaigues stands in Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas, in the Hérault department, on a site first recorded in the 12th century under the name Alba acqua, meaning white water. The building visible today most likely dates from the 17th century, though it rests on much older foundations. Its sandstone and ashlar walls, two storeys and external staircase reflect this layered past. A private property, it is listed only in the general inventory of cultural heritage.

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What to know

  • The château is privately owned and is not listed among protected historic monuments.
  • No opening hours or admission fees are known, suggesting it is not regularly open to the public.
  • The present building dates from the 17th century but stands on much earlier foundations, possibly from the 12th or 14th century.
  • Its exterior is marked by an outside staircase and a long sloped roof of hollow tiles.

Where this château is

Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas · Hérault · Occitanie

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Address

34700 Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château d'Aubaigues?
No public information mentions opening hours or visiting conditions, as the château is privately owned.
How old is the Château d'Aubaigues?
The building seen today likely dates from the 17th century, built on earlier foundations possibly from the 12th or 14th century.
Where is the Château d'Aubaigues located?
It stands in the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas, in the Hérault department.
Where does the name Aubaigues come from?
The name derives from the Latin Alba acqua, meaning white water, first recorded in texts from the 12th century.

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The most visited in this department — Hérault