Can you visit the Château de Preignes-le-Vieux?

Verified sources give no details on visiting conditions; the estate is mainly an active wine-producing property.

How old is the château?

The fortress was built in the early 13th century by Viscount Guillaume de Pézenas and was later altered in the 16th century.

Where is the Château de Preignes-le-Vieux located?

It stands in the commune of Vias, in the Hérault department, between Agde and Béziers, about 5 km from the sea.

Is the château a protected historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since 10 November 1995, with protection covering the façades, roofs, chapel and park.

What does the estate produce today?

The estate cultivates 150 hectares of vines and produces red, white and rosé wines.

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Château de Preignes-le-Vieux stands in Vias (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 12th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

North of Vias, between Agde and Béziers, the Château de Preignes-le-Vieux is a medieval fortress built in the early 13th century by Viscount Guillaume de Pézenas, later altered in the 16th century. The three-storey main building, flanked by round towers and enclosed by a defensive wall with a large gateway, still reflects its original military purpose. Nearby stand a late 12th-century chapel, a stair tower, a forge and a dovecote, all built of basalt stone. The estate is now a working vineyard that has belonged to the same family since 1905.

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What to know

The château has been a listed historic monument since 1995, with protection covering the façades, roofs, chapel, dovecote tower and the park with its pine avenue.
The estate is primarily a working vineyard, which may limit access to the buildings themselves.
No verified opening hours or admission fees are available, so it is advisable to contact the estate directly.
The site lies about 5 km from the Mediterranean coast, between Agde and Béziers.
The group of buildings, built of basalt, includes the château, a 12th-century chapel, a stair tower, a forge and a dovecote.

Practical information

Opening hours

Octobre à fin Mars: du lundi au vendredi 9h00 à 17h00, fermé le weekend et jours fériés
Avril à fin Septembre: du lundi au vendredi 9h00 à 19h00, le samedi et jours fériés de 10h00 à 19h00

Annual closures : Closed on weekends and public holidays (October to end of March)

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

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Where this château is

Vias · Hérault · Occitanie

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34450 Vias

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00135396
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 12th century, 16th century

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Can you visit the Château de Preignes-le-Vieux?: Verified sources give no details on visiting conditions; the estate is mainly an active wine-producing property.
How old is the château?: The fortress was built in the early 13th century by Viscount Guillaume de Pézenas and was later altered in the 16th century.
Where is the Château de Preignes-le-Vieux located?: It stands in the commune of Vias, in the Hérault department, between Agde and Béziers, about 5 km from the sea.
Is the château a protected historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since 10 November 1995, with protection covering the façades, roofs, chapel and park.
What does the estate produce today?: The estate cultivates 150 hectares of vines and produces red, white and rosé wines.