Authenticity and Heritage

With nine centuries of history behind it, Château de Pondres, located near Sommières between the Mediterranean and the Cévennes, welcomes you for a break away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. It’s a serene experience, a place to recharge your batteries, reflect and share the authenticity of a listed residence.

Wellness

The wellness area is equipped with a sauna-hammam and a treatment cabin.

Restaurant

The chef uses local, seasonal produce to prepare a Mediterranean-style meal.

Rooms

The 24 bedrooms are located in the Château or in the annexes: Les Moulins or La Maison des Bois.

Le Château de Pondres

A history…

The existence of Château de Pondres is attested to in 1195 in the will of the Lord of Anduze.

The Château was owned by the great families of Anduze and Ganges in particular. Its layout and interior design have evolved over the centuries.

Like many monuments in the Gard region, Château de Pondres was plundered and burnt down during the French Revolution.

Joseph Isidor de Montlaur returned to his land at the beginning of the 19th century, to inherit it.

Raymond Archambaud de Montlaur, Joseph Isidore’s son, was responsible for the complete reconstruction of the south wing, and including a complete reorganisation of the rooms inside.

The Château fell into disuse throughout the 20th century. In 2006, the Château and its grounds were sold to the current owner, who undertook a huge 10-year restoration programme with the help of the Conservatoire des Monuments Historiques.

And today,

In the Occitanie region, between Nîmes and Montpellier, Le Château de Pondres is a 4-star hotel with La Canopée restaurant and Poudres Nature wellness centre.

A place of prestige and serenity, the Château and its 15 hectares of parkland border the river Aygalade.

The Salons du Château, the majestic Salle des Etats Généraux and the terraces are ideal for corporate seminars, professional or cultural events, private receptions and weddings.

Our services

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We offer in our online shop gift boxes for the restaurant “La Canopée”, the rooms of “Château de Pondres” and our “Espace Bien-Etre”.

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Private Events / Weddings

On a 15-hectare estate, nestled in nature, the Château de Pondres consists of several gardens and a park, a special setting for your private receptions, weddings, baptisms, family reunions…

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Professional events

For your professional events, seminars, day, half-day or residential, we will offer a quote tailored to your needs. Team building or Incentive, we can offer a wide range of activities.

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