Château de Flaugergues
Key facts
ProtectionClassé MH
Classé monument historique: the highest level of heritage protection in France, decided by the national government. Any work on the protected parts needs state approval and is supervised by the state heritage services.
About
At the edge of Montpellier, Flaugergues is among the oldest folies, the country pleasure houses that fashionable society had built in the countryside. Vineyards, gardens, and residence form a remarkably coherent whole.
Built in the late 17th century, the folie retains a bold ceremonial staircase and a rich interior decor, from Flemish tapestries to furniture from the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI.
The estate was laid out starting in 1696 by Étienne de Flaugergues, a counselor at the Cour des comptes, who made it his country residence. It now belongs to the Colbert family.
The staircase, with pendant keystones, rises three stories without a supporting pillar, a feat that made the house's reputation. The salons house 17th-century Flemish tapestries depicting the story of Moses.
Still a private residence, the estate is open to visitors and produces wine from twenty-five hectares of vineyards under the Languedoc appellation. Its gardens carry the Jardin remarquable label.
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A staircase without a pillar
The grand staircase, with pendant keystones, rises three stories without any supporting pillar.
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A country pleasure house, like Flaugergues, built by Montpellier's fashionable society.
About
At the edge of Montpellier, Flaugergues is among the oldest folies, the country pleasure houses that fashionable society had built in the countryside. Vineyards, gardens, and residence form a remarkably coherent whole.
Built in the late 17th century, the folie retains a bold ceremonial staircase and a rich interior decor, from Flemish tapestries to furniture from the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI.
The estate was laid out starting in 1696 by Étienne de Flaugergues, a counselor at the Cour des comptes, who made it his country residence. It now belongs to the Colbert family.
The staircase, with pendant keystones, rises three stories without a supporting pillar, a feat that made the house's reputation. The salons house 17th-century Flemish tapestries depicting the story of Moses.
Still a private residence, the estate is open to visitors and produces wine from twenty-five hectares of vineyards under the Languedoc appellation. Its gardens carry the Jardin remarquable label.
For future owners
Dreaming of a château like this one?
The founder of So Châteaux has visited more than 500 châteaux in France. He takes no commission on château sales, so he can tell you what he really thinks about any property, completely independently.
See how we help buyersDid You Know?
A staircase without a pillar
The grand staircase, with pendant keystones, rises three stories without any supporting pillar.
Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
A country pleasure house, like Flaugergues, built by Montpellier's fashionable society.