Château de Raissac
Address: Route de Lignan sur Orb 34500 Beziers
Phone: +33 (0) 467 281 561
Website: www.raissac.com

Built on a Roman villa’s vestiges, situated in the heart of the Languedoc region, is one of the most stunning wine estates in Languedoc; the Château de Raissac. The winemaking tradition is very old at Raissac, it is said to go back to the Roman times. The grounds are on the verge of the river Orb, 3 Kilometres from Béziers. The property covers 115 hectares, 96 of which are producing wine.

The elegant Château of Raissac, in its magical and historical setting offers you superb rooms and separate accommodation in the stunning grounds. The Château has been in the family since 1828 and is treasured by Christine and Jean Viennet who have restored it with passion and in their own special style.

Elegance and Atmosphere
On first sight our residence seems to be all elegance and quiet splendour. The courtyard of honour is protected by two perfectly symmetrical wings and contains two forbidding sphinx statues. But, once you enter the Château the ‘joie de vivre’ of the interior and your hosts, Christine and Jean, welcome you with colour, fine style and wit. The beauty of the building is matched by the warm and peaceful atmosphere as guests relax and enjoy sumptuous dinners served under majestic trees in the garden with a 19th century glasshouse making a superb scenery. Dinners, in a homely atmosphere, are prepared according to the day’s inspiration and always with the utmost attention by your host Jean Viennet who hand-picks the ingredients from the vegetable garden.

The large rooms combine luxury and elegance and overlook the woods and parks of the Château. All rooms have their own separate bathroom facilities. The Château de Raissac, a welcoming domain, offers various attractive aspects to it’s visit: Besides discovering the cellars, the winery and taste the wines, you can enjoy temporary Art exhibitions and the exquisite Ceramic Museum in the old stables. Christine Viennet exhibits a rich collection of the 19th century Arts of the Table and the followers of Bernard Palissy, as well as her own artwork.

For the last six generations, the Viennet family has been growing, producing and elaborating their own wines in their imposing XVIIth century cellars, located on a hill called “Puech Cocut”, The Cuckoo’s Hill. The Château also is well ensconced in the art world. In the beautiful old stables, Christine Viennet has given life to the wonderful ceramic and Art of The Table Museum. She creates in clay “Trompe l’œil” and fanciful pieces inspired by the Renaissance period and has Bernard Palissy.