Château d'Hutaud

Château d'Hutaud is a two-story red brick castle with a grand staircase leading to its main entrance. The building contains galleries and is surrounded by a park with terraces that slope toward the Tarn River, offering views across the landscape.

Construction of the castle began in 1658 under Jacques de Foucaud's direction. In 1722, the estate passed to the Huteau family through marriage, establishing the name by which it became known.

The castle houses the Museum of Fine Arts of Gaillac, displaying regional artworks within its historic rooms. Visitors experience how the spaces themselves frame the art collections, creating a dialogue between the building's classical design and contemporary exhibitions.

Visitors can explore both the castle interior with its art exhibitions and the surrounding park with terraces extending toward the Tarn River. The grounds are generally accessible and offer a mixture of walking paths and viewing areas to discover at your own pace.

The castle's design draws inspiration from Villa d'Este, incorporating neoclassical elements throughout the grounds. A semicircular stable building from the early 1800s reveals the specialized structures that supported the estate's daily operations and status.