The Mogère castle designed by an architect Jean Giral in 1715

The Mogère castle (fr. Château de la Mogère) is a mansion near the city of Montpellier in Hérault department, OccitaniaFrance.

It is one of many folies (country houses) on the outskirts of Montpellier, built by wealthy merchants in the 18th century.

Designed by an architect Jean Giral in 1715, it has a harmonious facade surmounted by a pediment whose silhouette stands out against a background of pine trees.

La Mogère offers an overview of the history of Montpellier and one of the city’s main families, the Boussairolles.

Working hours

from 01/06 to 30/09:
every day from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
(on Saturday, call before)

from 01/10 to 31/05:
Saturday, Sunday and holidays, the afternoon and and the other day by appointment.

Coordinates: 43°36′01.90″N 3°55′33.46″E

How to get to?

From Paris: 7 hr 20 min (762 km) via A6 and A7

From Toulouse: 2 hr 23 min (246 km) via A61 and A9

From Andorra: 4 hr 12 min (373 km) via A61

From Barcelona: 3 hr 26 min (347 km) via AP-7 and A9

From Madrid: 9 hr 2 min (951 km) via A-2

From Monaco: 3 hr 32 min (346 km) via A8

From Moscow: 34 hr (3,272 km) via E30/M1

From Belgrade: 16 hr 9 min (1,650 km) via E70

From Istanbul: 26 hr (2,599 km) via E70

From Bern: 5 hr 41 min (605 km) via A1

See here Pyrenees travel guide

See here France travel guide

See here Spain travel guide

 

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