The Cayla Chateau-Museum

Cayla is the birthplace and home of Maurice and Eugénie de Guerin, a brother and sister who were both writers and romantic poets. This fine country house is surrounded by parkland and is classified as a site of special interest.

In the heart of the vineyards, between Cordes-sur-Ciel and Gaillac, this traditional Languedoc manor house is the birthplace of the Romantic poet Maurice de Guérin (1810-1839), known for his prose poems "Le Centaure" and "La Bacchante", and his diary "Le Cahier Vert".

His sister Eugénie (1805-1848) wrote a diary for him, which is a precious testimony to life in the Tarn in the 19th century.

In addition to the visit of the castle, the museum hosts cultural events throughout the year on the theme of poetry, literature and the arts.

In the park, hiking trails, including a literary trail, encourage strolling and are all ways to feel the special atmosphere of this place.

Classement & labels

  • Vineyards and Discovery Accreditation
  • Bad weather alternative
  • Recommended by high heat
  • Vineyard of Gaillac
  • Tarn, heart of Occitania

Informations supplémentaires

Animaux acceptés : Non

Langues parlées

  • English
  • French

Ouverture

Ouverture du 01 September 2024 au 30 November 2024

Ouverture du 28 February 2025 au 29 June 2025

Ouverture du 30 June 2025 au 30 August 2025

Ouverture du 01 September 2025 au 30 November 2025

Tarifs

Full price : 6 € Reduced price : 4 €
Rate Min. Max.
Full price (du 22/03/2024 au 30/11/2025) Min: 6€
Reduced price (du 22/03/2024 au 30/11/2025) Min: 4€

Moyens de paiement

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Cash

Prestations

Equipments

  • Car park
  • Exhibition space
  • Toilets

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Themed tour
  • Shop
  • Guided tours

Prestations

  • Accueil groupe de 10 à 30 personnes