Château de Montferrier-sur-Lez
Montferrier-sur-Lez Castle
Montferrier-sur-Lez
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- Where
- Montferrier-sur-Lez
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To make a day of it
Open within 20 km
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Château de Montferrier-sur-Lez stands in Montferrier-sur-Lez (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The château de Montferrier-sur-Lez, in the Hérault department, stands on a site recorded as a castellum as early as the 12th century, before being rebuilt in its present form in the 17th century. It retains balustraded terraces, fountains and a room decorated with gypsum plasterwork, evidence of refined period design. Listed as a historic monument, it overlooks the village near the Lez river.
What to know
- The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1990, covering its façades, roofs, terraces and the room with gypsum plasterwork.
- The site is described as fully accessible.
- No opening hours or admission fees are given by the official sources, so it is advisable to check directly with the municipality before visiting.
- The town notes that the building requires restoration work, which may affect access to some areas.
Practical information
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Full visit accessible
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Not verified
Where this château is
Montferrier-sur-Lez · Hérault · Occitanie
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Address
Impasse du Château
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- Period of construction
- 17th century, 18th century
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the château de Montferrier-sur-Lez?
- Official sources do not specify regular visiting conditions, so it is best to contact the town hall for details.
- How old is the château?
- The site was recorded as a castellum in the 12th century, but the current building dates from the 17th century.
- Is the château protected as a historic monument?
- Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1990, covering its façades, roofs, terraces and the gypsum plasterwork room.
- Is the château accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?
- The site's accessibility is described as total.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22954201
- Mérimée PA00103767
- Official website