Where is Mauriac castle located?

It stands in the commune of Senouillac, in the Tarn, amid the Gaillac vineyards.

When was Mauriac castle built?

It was founded in the 13th century by the Templars, with construction continuing into the 14th century.

Is Mauriac castle still lived in?

Yes, since the 1960s it has belonged to painter Bernard Bistes, who displays his work there.

Château de Mauriac (Senouillac)

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Prices: from €9.00
Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Senouillac

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Château de Mauriac stands in Senouillac (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century). Adult admission costs 9 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Mauriac castle stands amid the Gaillac vineyards, in the commune of Senouillac in the Tarn. Founded in the 13th century by the Templars and extended in the following century, it retains a 400 m² inner courtyard lit by eight mullioned windows and a facade flanked by two towers pierced with arrow slits. Since the 1960s, painter Bernard Bistes has lived there and displays his work in the rooms of the house.

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What to know

The visit lasts about one hour.
The castle is open every day of the week.
The adult admission fee is 9 euros.
The interior combines medieval features with contemporary paintings displayed by its owner.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1972, for its facades and roofs.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	15:00-18:00
Tuesday	15:00-18:00
Wednesday	15:00-18:00
Thursday	15:00-18:00
Friday	15:00-18:00
Saturday	Closed
Sunday (today)	15:00-18:00

from 18 April: 15h-18h tous les jours sauf le samedi

Annual closures : Saturday

Prices

Adult: €9.00
Child: €5.00
Reduced: €7.00

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

No lift to access the upper floors; stairs are required to discover certain parts of the château, such as the chemin de ronde.

Where this château is

Senouillac · Tarn · Occitanie

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Address

Lieu dit, 81600 Senouillac

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Château phone number

+33 5 63 41 71 18

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00095645
Period of construction: 14th century, 15th century

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Where is Mauriac castle located?: It stands in the commune of Senouillac, in the Tarn, amid the Gaillac vineyards.
When was Mauriac castle built?: It was founded in the 13th century by the Templars, with construction continuing into the 14th century.
How long does a visit to Mauriac castle take?: A visit takes about one hour.
Is Mauriac castle still lived in?: Yes, since the 1960s it has belonged to painter Bernard Bistes, who displays his work there.