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Château de Foucaud stands in Gaillac (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Gaillac, on the banks of the Tarn river, the Château de Foucaud is a 17th-century residence built for the Foucaud family, its layout inspired by Italian terraced gardens. Visitors mainly come for the terraced park, its pools fed by an original hydraulic system, and the reading pavilion with turrets topped by river-god sculptures. The château itself now houses the town's fine arts museum.

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What to know

• The park can be visited freely, apart from the museum building itself.
• The château houses Gaillac's fine arts museum, which is a separate visit from strolling through the park.
• The reading pavilion, listed on its own since 1935, can be admired from the park's paths.
• The site includes several features worth seeking out: the river-side terraces, the 18th-century orangery and the open-air theatre.
• As no opening hours or admission fees are given here, it is worth checking with the museum before visiting.

Practical information

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Where this château is

Gaillac · Tarn · Occitanie

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Address

2 Av. Dom. Vaissette, 81600 Gaillac

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 5 63 81 20 19

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00095556

Period of construction

17th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

Is the Château de Foucaud open to the public?

The park can be visited freely and the château houses Gaillac's fine arts museum.

When was the Château de Foucaud built?

It was built in the 17th century, initiated by Jacques and later Arnaud de Foucaud.

Is the Château de Foucaud a listed monument?

Yes, the reading pavilion has been listed since 1935 and the château with its park since 1945.

What can be seen in the château's park?

Italian-style terraces, pools fed by an original hydraulic system, an 18th-century orangery and a turreted reading pavilion.

Where is the Château de Foucaud located?

In Gaillac, in the Tarn department, on the banks of the river of the same name.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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