Saint-André-Du-Bois can be explored through one defining theme: Château Toulouse-Lautrec, with its history of art and wine. The tours focus on Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s former family residence and the estate’s winemaking. The cultural tour with a Guide-Conférencier takes visitors through the former residence; the wine tour introduces the cellars and winemaking techniques. Combined offers bring the two themes together with tastings and, with the Pass Journée, a gourmet picnic. The landscape and local history also offer further points of interest to help you choose your focus.
Art and History at Château Toulouse-Lautrec
The estate’s history dates back to the 16th century, when the “Maison noble de Taste” was built. Château Toulouse-Lautrec is Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s former family residence. The cultural tour with a Guide-Conférencier takes visitors through the former residence. Around 30 original works are on display, including sketches, posters and lithographs. The tour thus combines the history of the house with a selection of Toulouse-Lautrec’s art.
Wine Tour and Combined Offers
The wine tour takes a different approach: it introduces the estate’s fermentation room, barrel cellar and winemaking techniques. The guided wine tour includes a guided tasting of the estate’s wines. The Pass Découverte combines the cultural tour and the wine tour with a tasting. The Pass Journée includes both guided tours and adds a gourmet picnic and a bottle of Château wine in the park. You can choose according to the experience you want: the Pass Journée adds a picnic and wine in the park to the combination of culture and wine.
The two tours also have different focuses: the cultural tour connects the residence with art, while the wine tour focuses on the cellar, production and tasting. The Pass offers bring these interests together.
A Playful Activity and the Landscape
“Le Trésor d’Adèle” adds another format. This is a playful and educational outdoor activity. An accompanying booklet explores the history of the Château, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and his mother, Countess Adèle de Toulouse-Lautrec. Alongside the painter, the activity also explores the family’s history.
Château Toulouse-Lautrec lies among fields, woods and vineyards. The estate includes a 43-hectare park and a vineyard. The landscape and the estate’s features are two distinct aspects: the fields, woods and vineyards describe the surroundings, while the park and vineyard are part of the estate.
More Local History
Another cultural point of interest in the village is Château de Malromé in Saint-André-Du-Bois. It bears the “Maisons des Illustres” label, awarded in 2015. The Église Saint-André is also part of the village’s history. It was completely restored in 1860 and has a Neo-Gothic façade with a centrally positioned bell tower. Inside is an 18th-century wooden statue of Saint Andrew.
The dates put these themes in chronological context: the estate’s history dates back to the 16th century, the wooden statue is from the 18th century, the church was restored in 1860, and Château de Malromé received its label in 2015. The history of the estate, the church’s heritage and the cultural distinction thus represent different historical points of reference.
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View the regional travel guide: Gironde.
