Château de Gueyze
Welcome to Ashtanga France at Château de Gueyze
We welcome you to our home. An elegant historical 11th century Château in the idyllic and secluded region of South West France. The house is located in the middle of vineyards, with uninterrupted views of the countryside.
Being able to practice Yoga in an environment with strong connections with nature, guests will benefit from the uniqueness of the venue and its surroundings that naturally promotes inner tranquility, focus, light and joy.
The origins of the Château date back to the 11th century, when a fortified stronghold was built as a five- or six-story military tower. Today, only three floors remain, following the French Revolution, when the upper levels were removed to prevent rebellious populations from occupying strategically important towers.
The original tower now serves as the main staircase of the Château, with two later additions “wrapped” around it. As the estate grew in importance, it begins to appear in historical records from 1469, when the domain of Brazalem was sold to Jean de Morville. In the first half of the 17th century, the estate was divided between François de Morville and Pierre de Molère, master of Gueyze, who appears to have been responsible for building Château de Gueyze in the mid-17th century, certainly before 1670, when, according to Lahore, his son’s wedding took place here.
In 1670, the Château was sold to Joseph de Coquet, an advisor to the King at the Court of Agen. During the mid-19th century, the Coquet family commissioned significant building work, including outbuildings and two round corner towers—later demolished during restoration in the 1970s, but still featured on the Château de Gueyze wine label.
By the mid-20th century, the Château and its outbuildings had been abandoned and fell into disrepair as roofs collapsed and nature reclaimed the space. In the 1980s, basic renovation work began but was left incomplete due to the scale of the project. After being sold twice more with some minor improvements, we acquired the “shell” of the building in 2013 and embarked on a major restoration to complete the vision of previous owners.
We are proud of the foundations laid by those who came before us, and of the work that has allowed the Château to become the fully restored, vibrant home it is today. As current custodians, we hope this remarkable piece of history will continue to be cherished and loved for centuries to come.
