Vignoble et Châteaux Path

The trail winds its way through the hillsides of the Gaillacois region, where the vines are very much in evidence, marking the landscape with their undulating lines. Hikers will discover a noble heritage (châteaux) and a wine-growing heritage (vineyard sheds, dovecotes, farm storehouses).

Mauriac castle, founded by a Templar, was embellished with pastels in the 15th century. It was besieged by Catholic troops during the Wars of Religion. In 1960, the painter Bernard Bistes bought it and undertook its renovation. The château can be visited and rented.
Not far away, Château de Salette (13th and 15th centuries) was the home of the youngest branch of the Toulouse-Lautrec family. The famous General d'Hautpoul grew up here before playing a major role in the Napoleonic Wars. In 1994, the Salettes vineyards and château were purchased to become a hotel, restaurant and wine estate.