Discover Saint-André-du-Bois

Saint-André-du-Bois brings together the name of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, wine tours and a distinctive church history. At its heart is Château Toulouse-Lautrec, the painter’s former family residence; the Église Saint-André adds to the picture with its neo-Gothic architecture and older historical traces. When planning your trip, you can consider art, wine and local history as distinct points of interest.

Château Toulouse-Lautrec and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

The history of the Château Toulouse-Lautrec estate dates back to the 16th century. The “Maison noble de Taste” was built at that time. Château Toulouse-Lautrec is the former family residence of the painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, so the history of the estate and the artist’s biography come together here.

The cultural tour takes you through the former family residence with a certified guide. Around 30 original works by Toulouse-Lautrec are displayed, including sketches, posters and lithographs. The tour thus connects the place with the artist’s work: the residence is not the sole focus; it also features works in a range of forms and media.

The game “Le Trésor d’Adèle” offers a different perspective on the history of the Château. This fun and educational activity takes place outdoors. An accompanying booklet covers the history of the Château as well as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and his mother, Countess Adèle de Toulouse-Lautrec. The subject therefore extends beyond the painter to include his family history.

Wine Tours and Visitor Options

On the guided wine tour, you’ll discover the fermentation room, the barrel cellar and the winery’s winemaking techniques. The tour includes a guided tasting of the winery’s wines. The experience thus covers both the stages of winemaking and the tasting.

The Pass Découverte combines a cultural tour with an oenological tour and a tasting of the winery’s wines. The Pass Journée combines both guided tours with a gourmet picnic and a bottle of Château wine in the Château park. The difference is in what each package includes: the Pass Découverte brings together culture and wine, while the Pass Journée also includes a picnic and wine in the park. This makes it easy to choose between the options based on what they offer.

Église Saint-André and Historical Traces

The Église Saint-André was fully restored in 1860. Its neo-Gothic façade features a centrally positioned bell tower, aligned with the middle of the façade. Inside is an 18th-century wooden statue of Saint Andrew. The church’s restoration date and the century of the statue point to different historical periods.

The church and cemetery site also bears traces of several periods, including Gallo-Roman remains and medieval ecclesiastical and cemetery heritage. Château de Salle is another site with Palaeolithic remains and a medieval fortified house. These historical details broaden the picture beyond the artist’s biography and winery tours to encompass several different eras.

Château de Malromé in Saint-André-du-Bois bears the “Maisons des Illustres” label, awarded in 2015. The town’s name is therefore also associated with a cultural label awarded by the French Ministry of Culture.

Discover more destinations: Montalivet-Les-Bains, Tizac-De-Curton, Saint-Germain-de-la-Rivière, Pineuilh, Morizès, Coirac, Auros, Saint-Caprais-De-Bordeaux.

For the broader travel overview: Gironde.