Can the château de Gaussan be visited?

Available information does not specify public visiting conditions, so it is advisable to check locally before planning a visit.

How old is the château de Gaussan?

The core structure of its four building ranges dates from the 14th century, though its present appearance largely reflects 19th century alterations.

Why is the château de Gaussan a listed monument?

It has been listed since 1986 for its east and south facades, its staircase, part of its interior decor, and its 19th century chapel built over a 14th century lower hall.

What was the original purpose of the site?

It began as a fortified farm run by the monks of Fontfroide abbey from the 13th century.

Château de Gaussan

Gaussan Castle

Bizanet

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Where: Bizanet

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Château de Gaussan stands in Bizanet (Aude), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

At Bizanet, in the Aude department, the château de Gaussan stands on the site of a fortified farm once run by the monks of Fontfroide abbey from the 13th century onward. The four ranges of buildings enclosing an inner courtyard still show 14th century masonry beneath 19th century alterations made when the estate turned to winegrowing. Visitors can make out a former keep pierced with arrow slits, machicolated facades, and inside, a broken barrel vaulted hall and a room known as the bishop's chamber under a ribbed false vault.

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What to know

Only part of the building is listed as a historic monument since 1986: the east and south facades, the staircase, the interior decor of the library and the great hall, and the 19th century chapel with its 14th century lower room.
The estate still functions as a wine producing property, most of the surrounding buildings dating from the 19th century.
No opening hours or admission fees are known, so it is worth checking in advance.
The site is located in Bizanet, in the Aude department.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	17:30-19:30
Tuesday	17:30-19:30
Wednesday	17:30-19:30
Thursday (today)	17:30-19:30
Friday	17:30-19:30
Saturday	17:30-19:30
Sunday	17:30-19:30

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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

Where this château is

Bizanet · Aude · Occitanie

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Address

D423, 11200 Bizanet

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00102566
Period of construction: 14th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

Can the château de Gaussan be visited?: Available information does not specify public visiting conditions, so it is advisable to check locally before planning a visit.
How old is the château de Gaussan?: The core structure of its four building ranges dates from the 14th century, though its present appearance largely reflects 19th century alterations.
Why is the château de Gaussan a listed monument?: It has been listed since 1986 for its east and south facades, its staircase, part of its interior decor, and its 19th century chapel built over a 14th century lower hall.
What was the original purpose of the site?: It began as a fortified farm run by the monks of Fontfroide abbey from the 13th century.