Musée des Émile vignerons
Free museum of vine and wine at the Domaine Castan: old tools, a classroom and a living room from 1900, and a century-old wine cellar.
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About the museum
The Musée des Émile vignerons is located on the Domaine Castan, in the heart of the village of Cazouls-lès-Béziers. It was founded in 2006 by the Castan family, who have been growing vines for seven generations. Its name honors the family's two grandfathers, Émile Castan and Émile Caussanel, whom the estate affectionately calls “les papés.”
The museum grew out of a family collection of old tools, which later expanded considerably. Across some 450 m², it shows the work of the winegrower through the seasons, from vine to winemaking, with tools from the early 20th century and several thousand objects dating from 1800 to 1990. It also reconstructs a classroom and a living room from the 1900s, furnished with family items.
The visit continues in the estate's century-old wine cellar, with its rows of large foudres, tanks, barrels, modern winemaking equipment and the bottling line, which can sometimes be seen in operation. The estate produces a wide range of wines (AOC Languedoc and Saint-Chinian) on about forty hectares that are currently being converted to organic farming, and offers paid tastings.
Highlights
- Collection of winegrowing tools from 1800 to 1990
- Classroom and living room recreated in the style of 1900
- Century-old wine cellar with foudres, vats and barrels
- Bottling line, sometimes in operation
- Free admission, open all year
- Activity booklet for children
Permanent exhibition
- Le musée de la vigne et du vin – Old winegrowing tools, a classroom and a living room from 1900, followed by the century-old wine cellar.
- Founded
- 2006
- Operated by
- Domaine Castan
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Museum admission is free. The estate also offers paid wine tastings, from €6 for adults and €2 for children. Accepted payment methods: bank card and cash.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The estate states that the site is accessible to people with disabilities.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Children explore the museum and complete challenges with the little winegrowers' logbook. During tastings, they receive homemade syrups.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
From Béziers station, the direct bus line 643 goes to Cazouls-lès-Béziers.
By car
Parking available
There is parking on site and another car park 50 m away. An electric vehicle charging station is installed in the Carrefour Market car park.
From the A9 motorway, take the Béziers Centre or Béziers Ouest exit; from the A75, head for Béziers. The nearest airports are Béziers Méditerranée, Carcassonne and Montpellier.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The estate has a caveau (tasting room) and a wine shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visiting the museum is free and self-guided. Guided tours of the century-old wine cellar are combined with paid tastings. |
