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Backstage of the Castle
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Overview
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A castle in the spirit of the 18th century castles
Built at the end of the 17th century, Flaugergues is a precursor of these residences called "follies" built in the countryside of Montpellier. "Houses in the foliage", they are the fact of a new aristocracy enriched in the service of the king. Located in the middle of the rural estate, they are surrounded by beautiful gardens. They become the summer residences of the notables of Montpellier in the eighteenth century.