Château Laurens — Agde

Art Nouveau 1898 · Historical Monument 1996 · Reopened 2023

Set on a small island between the River Hérault and the Canal du Midi, Château Laurens is an extraordinary Art Nouveau palace. Built from 1898 by Emmanuel Laurens, it blends Egyptian, Greco-Roman and Oriental influences in a one-of-a-kind building. Listed as a Historical Monument in 1996, restored over 16 years (€15 M), reopened June 2023.