Domaine du Château La Vidalle
The history of Domaine La Vidalle
The Domaine La Vidalle, built at the junction of two of the main ancient roads, was occupied from Roman times, and received its name from the Middle Ages.
Although the buildings have undergone many changes over the centuries, the oldest part still standing today dates back to the 17th century.
In the 19th century, the central part, the «château», was built following the advent of vine growing, which replaced cereal growing.
In 1874, Gabriel d'Andoque had the greenhouse built, which bears his initials.
Initially very prosperous, the estate, which was exclusively wine-growing, gradually fell into disuse at the end of the 20th century. The vines were uprooted, the buildings fell into disrepair and the entire estate was abandoned due to succession problems.
After more than 10 years, we managed to buy it in 2013, initially for equestrian purposes. Given the beauty of the site, we decided to make it a family project. Claude, the father, Nicole, the mother, Aurélia and Stéphanie, the daughters, and Alexandre, Aurélia's husband, threw themselves wholeheartedly into the adventure. After more than 2 years of paperwork, work began despite the death of the patriarch, and the stables opened in spring 2016. A year later, the first wing was converted into charming gites, and all the buildings were preserved. In 2021, the main body of the Château will also open its doors to our guests in the form of luxury suites. But given the extent of the buildings, there is still so much to do...
Services offered by our gîte in Hérault
We'll do everything we can to make you feel at home, only better!
Present in all bedrooms
Reversible air conditioning in every room
Free and equipped with VAE recharging stations
However, we would ask you to let us know in advance. Please note that there are other animals on the property (horses, cats, etc.).
Petanque, table tennis and outdoor games
Continental, served buffet style
Access to the swimming pool
Billiards, table football, library and indoor board games
Our gîte is located in the heart of the Haras de la Gesmeray.
When the Domaine was purchased, the primary aim was to build a rational stable that would allow top-level sport while promoting animal welfare.
Today, the horses are the heart of the estate: in front of you, the paddocks for daily outings, the large arena or the riding arena for their daily work.
At the rear, meadows for retired people and young people: like an intergenerational home, those who have finished their life as a sports horse rub shoulders with those who haven't started, teaching them the basics of a good education.
Our gîte offers breakfast
We offer a buffet breakfast all year round, with mostly local or organic produce.
To satisfy your hunger, or for a meal on the go, we offer baskets for a meal or an aperitif.
In partnership with regional producers, we offer organic wines (Domaine de Castelnau), olives and olive oil.
The Château La Vidalle estate has been classified as an LPO refuge
Very close to nature and all animals, we have always tried to preserve our environment.
The estate has been classified as an LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux - League for the Protection of Birds) refuge since our arrival. In the park, areas are left wild to accommodate the ever-growing wildlife: many birds and birds of prey, squirrels, hares, foxes and wild boar live nearby.
We use very few treatments on the estate, which is largely organic.
Water-saving measures have been introduced: water reducers and aerators, dual-control toilets, drip irrigation for planting.
Selective sorting is available in the communal areas, with special containers available to customers. Access to the composter is also possible.
A photovoltaic project is due to be implemented shortly, enabling us to significantly reduce our consumption.