A magnificent little village of white stone, completely renovated, Andillac embraces a landscape of vineyards as far as the eye can see, an ideal setting for beautiful walks and hikes.
A wine-growing destination village, Andillac is also known for the Cayla castle-museum, birthplace of the romantic poet Maurice de Guérin (1810-1839) and his sister Eugénie.
In the centre of the village, you will discover a magnificent little square surrounded by white stone houses, all very well renovated. At the foot of the church, one of the first green walls (or vertical gardens) is on display, witness since 1997 to this invention by Patrick Blanc, a renowned researcher and botanist. A very beautiful dovecote overlooks the village.
The Cayla castle museum
A little away from the village Cayla castle-museum is housed in a typical Languedoc manor house. It is the birthplace of Maurice and Eugénie de Guérin, romantic writers and poets. Maurice de Guérin is known for his prose poems revealed by George Sand in 1840 in the Revue des Deux Mondes; his sister Eugénie for her correspondence and her journal, a remarkable reflection of life in the Tarn in the XNUMXth century.
A place of memory and a place of history, the landscape house is surrounded by a park classified as a remarkable siteIt bears witness to a historical and geographical reality, linked to the literary work and the intimate character of the landscape which inspired the life and work of the writers.
In the park, a poetic path invites you to strolling to better feel the very special atmosphere of Cayla, inspiring calm and tranquility. The Cayla castle-museum is a member of the Federation of Writers' Houses and Literary Heritage and organizes temporary exhibitions as well as workshops, conferences and readings.
| Rates | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full price |
6 € | Not disclosed |
| Reduced price |
4 € | Not disclosed |
Saint-Médard Church
In the 12th century, there was already a church in Andillac dedicated to Saint Médard. But the medieval church had become too dilapidated and too cramped. At the end of the 1872th century, the growing fame of Maurice and Eugénie de Guérin, whose works had just been crowned by the Académie Française, attracted admirers from all over France who came to discover their birthplace, the Château du Cayla, and to pay their respects at their tomb at the foot of the church. The current building from XNUMX was financed by donations from the Guérin family and the people of Andillac.
The winegrowers of Andillac
If you are in Andillac, take the opportunity to discover the wines produced there at one of these three wine estates. To be well received, we strongly advise you to call to make sure that they will be able to receive you.
