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Situated in a beautiful English style garden designed by the lanscapist Bühler, the Raissac castle is an old family home for the Viennet family since 1823.
Christine Viennet, ceramicist and collector, has founded an interesting ceramic museum in the old stables around European manufactures and artists from 19th century relating the arts of the table.
In the castle, you will discover an amazing collection of Palissy ware from 16th to 21st century. All followers of the famous French Renaissance ceramicist Bernard Palissy who recreated nature in his own specific and naturalistic way. You will also discover a large display of Jean and Christine Viennet's artwork.

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Pays de Béziers

Mobile : +33 (0)6 11 27 05 61

Château de Raissac
Route de Murviel
34500 BEZIERS

Location : On the outskirts, Pays de Béziers

Languages spoken : English

Documents in english : brochure / flyer, website

Prices

Groupes : min. 10 pers.

Prices :
- Guided visit : adults from 5 €, school groups from 5 € per person

Facilities / services

Facilities :
- Coach parking
- Toilets

Services :
- Visit of the cellars of the wine estate, wine tasting
- Guest rooms
- Guest table
- Private events: weddings, baptism...
- Professional events: seminars, incentives, general assembly, cocktails, gala evenings...

Activities / products

average length of time : 1:30 mins

Activities :
The tour includes:

The 19th century stables
- The horse stalls : Christine Viennet's Trompe L'œil creations
- The saddle room : museum shop
- The court yard : glazed earthenware
- The second floor : 19th century manufactures, Japanese style, majolica ware and doll's tea sets

The Raissac castle
- The main hall : Jean Viennet's paintings
- The ball room : followers of Bernard Palissy
- The mermaid's room and the sculptures of sea creatures

The garden
- The pond, the green house, the grotto and over hundred-year old trees

 
 

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