Can you visit the château de Thau?

The estate is now a family-run wine property; no information about visiting the monument itself appears in the available sources.

Is the château de Thau a protected monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since a 1989 order covering its façades, roofs, two fireplaces and terraces.

Where is the château de Thau located?

It stands in Gauriac, in the Gironde department, on a promontory above the Côtes de Bourg vineyards.

Château de Thau

Thau Castle

Gauriac

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Château de Thau stands in Gauriac (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Thau stands in Gauriac, in the Gironde department, on a promontory overlooking the Côtes de Bourg vineyards. First mentioned in 1363, the present building dates largely from the 16th century, with the main residence altered in the following century. It keeps the appearance of a fortified castle, with towers pierced by gun loops, a courtyard surrounded by low outbuildings and a large round dovecote. It is now home to a family-run wine estate.

What to know

The château is located in the commune of Gauriac, in the Gironde department, within the Côtes de Bourg wine region.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1989, covering its façades, roofs, two fireplaces and terraces.
The estate is now run by a family of winegrowers, making it primarily a working wine property.
The protected parts include the towered fortress and the outbuildings arranged around a courtyard.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	09:00-18:00
Tuesday	09:00-18:00
Wednesday	09:00-18:00
Thursday (today)	09:00-18:00
Friday	09:00-18:00
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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

Gauriac · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

46 Rte de la Gabare, 33710 Gauriac

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Château phone number

+33 5 57 43 19 59

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00083875
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Thau?: The estate is now a family-run wine property; no information about visiting the monument itself appears in the available sources.
How old is the château de Thau?: The current building dates mainly from the 16th century, with the main residence altered in the 17th century, on a site first recorded in 1363.
Is the château de Thau a protected monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since a 1989 order covering its façades, roofs, two fireplaces and terraces.
Where is the château de Thau located?: It stands in Gauriac, in the Gironde department, on a promontory above the Côtes de Bourg vineyards.