Museum
in Andillac

Château-musée du Cayla

Coming to Cayla means falling under the spell of a place that has retained its bucolic authenticity. In the heart of the vineyard, this Languedoc manor house still quivers with the invisible presence of the writers Maurice de Guérin and his sister Eugénie.
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 journal “Le Cahier Vert”.

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

The Museum, in addition to the visit to the castle, hosts cultural events throughout the year around poetry, literature and the arts.

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

Free thematic visits for schools.

We speak: English, French

Video

Themes:

  • Arts and culture
  • Local history
  • Literature
  • Science and technology
  • Humanities
  • History
  • famous men

Location details

  • View of the vineyard
  • GR route within 1 km
  • In the countryside
  • Village at -2 km

Costumed

Average duration of the group visit: 75 min.
Minimum group size: 10 people
Minimum group size: 30 people

Customers

Suitable for: School groups, Hikers, Special rate for job seekers, Groups, Special rate for students

Individual visit services

  • Permanent individual guided tours

Group visit services

  • Guided group tours permanently

Opening

Opening hours from March 01 to June 30, 2025
WednesdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm

Exceptional closure on May 1st.

For groups, other time slots are possible by appointment.

Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2025
MondayOpening hours 10 pm - 18 PM
TuesdayOpening hours 10 pm - 18 PM
WednesdayOpening hours 10 pm - 18 PM
ThursdayOpening hours 10 pm - 18 PM
FridayOpening hours 10 pm - 18 PM
Open on SaturdayOpening hours 10 pm - 18 PM
SundayOpening hours 10 pm - 18 PM

For groups, other time slots are possible by appointment.

Opening hours from September 01 to November 30, 2025
WednesdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm

Exceptional closing on November 1st.

For groups, other time slots are possible by appointment.

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/05/2025
  • 01/11/2025

Rates

RatesMin.Max.
Full price
6 €Not disclosed
Reduced price
4 €Not disclosed
On presentation of the “Good Deals”: ​​free entry for the family/group.
First Sunday of the month: free, except July/August.
– From July 1st to August 31st, every day, from 10 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
– Closed on May 1, November 1 and from December 1 to February 28, 2026.
Free for children under: 18 years old

Payment methods

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipment

  • Toilet
  • Show room
  • Parking

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Theme visit
  • Boutique
  • Guided tours

Activities on site

  • Animation
  • Children's entertainment
  • Temporary exhibitions

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

Accessible tourism

Adapted service: Not wheelchair accessible

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Address

321, Impasse du Musée
Lieu-dit : Le Cayla
81140 Andillac
How do I get there?
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