Chateau de Flaugergues

A Montpellier Folly on the City's Outskirts The Château de Flaugergues is one of those famous "Folies," pleasure residences built by Montpellier's aristocracy in the 18th century. Located in the heart of a still-working vineyard, it surprises visitors with the elegance of its façade and the opulence of its interior staircase, which occupies a third of the living space. A listed Historic Monument, this château has belonged to the same family for ten generations, giving it a rare soul and authenticity: here, one does not visit a cold museum, but a living, inhabited home, richly decorated with Flemish tapestries and period furniture. The estate's appeal lies as much in its walls as in its surroundings. The château is surrounded by remarkable gardens that offer a botanical journey through time: a formal French garden of absolute rigor, an avenue of two-hundred-year-old olive trees, and a landscaped park with exotic species. Flaugergues is a place of fascinating contrasts where classical architecture meets wine culture, all just minutes from the urban bustle of Montpellier.