Discover Sabazan: Château, vineyard and village church

Sabazan brings together several distinct highlights: the château, with medieval and early modern building phases; the parish church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste; the château vineyard; and La Cigale, with textile art and mosaics. Architecture, wine and art therefore offer distinct interests for visitors. For planning, it is especially useful that the architectural features are described in specific terms and that the wine experiences include particular tour and tasting formats.

Château de Sabazan and its building history

Château de Sabazan has retained its feudal appearance, with the remains of an old drawbridge, four corner towers and arquebus loopholes. Its feudal character is therefore defined by several named architectural features, not by a single tower. Its building history includes phases from the Middle Ages and the 16th century. The façades and roofs are protected as a historic monument; the listing was made by decree dated 2 April 1979. The scope of protection explicitly identifies these parts of the building.

Parish Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste

The parish church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste stands on the northern edge of the village of Sabazan. Its monumental tower has six levels and is about 35 metres high. Together, the number of levels and approximate height give a concrete sense of this structure. In contrast to the château, the church draws attention to its monumental tower; the château’s impression is shaped by its feudal appearance and several architectural details. Sabazan thus offers two distinct architectural highlights.

Vineyard and tasting formats

The Château de Sabazan vineyard is emblematic of the AOC Saint Mont and has been managed by the winemakers of Plaimont since 1987. A bookable tour includes the vineyard and the fermentation cellar. Seasonal availability may change; check before your trip whether a date suits your visit.

The Château de Sabazan tour includes a barrel tasting of the current vintage, followed by a vertical tasting of three vintages. The sequence features two formats: first, the current vintage from the barrel, followed by a tasting spanning three vintages. Seasonal availability of the tours may change; check in advance whether the programme is offered on your travel dates.

Circular route with electric-assist bicycles

Another experience associated with a visit to Château de Sabazan is a self-guided circular route on electric-assist bicycles. It runs from Lupiac to Château de Sabazan and includes a tasting. Unlike the tour of the vineyard and fermentation cellar, this format focuses on an independently completed cycling route, with a tasting included as part of the experience. Check the current booking conditions in advance.

Textile art and mosaics at La Cigale

Another cultural highlight is La Cigale in Sabazan. The association has an exhibition space for textile art and mosaics. This means that, alongside architecture and wine, the village also offers two artistic themes. The exhibition space differs in subject matter from the buildings and wine tours: it focuses on textile works and mosaics. If you are interested in these art forms, they can broaden your choice of travel interests.

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