Jonquières: Château, Church and Wine

Jonquières is known as a small wine-growing village surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. Two specific points of interest for a stay are the Château de Jonquières and the adjoining parish church of Saint Jean l’Évangéliste. There are also wine offerings, a wine event with an edition in Jonquières, and signposted wine routes. When planning your hotel stay, you can focus on architectural history, wine or a particular type of route. A visit to the château, an event with its own route and a wine route each appeal to different interests.

Château, Church and Art

The Château de Jonquières was rebuilt in its present form between 1656 and 1666 and is listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments. The parish church of Saint Jean l’Évangéliste adjoins the château. It was rebuilt in the 17th century and has a Gothic-style bell tower. The neighboring buildings thus have different historical details: the château was rebuilt between 1656 and 1666, and the church in the 17th century. The Gothic bell tower adds a specific architectural feature to this historical context.

On a self-guided visit to the Château de Jonquières, you can explore the château, its grounds, history and architecture. Check the access arrangements before your trip. The 2026 visitor offer includes guided tours and wine tastings led by the winemakers, by reservation; confirm dates and details in advance. A permanent installation in the château’s sculpture park includes works by Californian sculptor Charlie Simonds. Artistic displays may change, so it is worth checking what is currently on view before visiting.

Wine Country and Offerings

The Le Clos du Lucquier vineyard covers 15 hectares of clay-limestone terraces. These details about its area and soil add a specific scale to the broader picture of the wine country. Domaine Nova Solis invites visitors to discover the estate and its wines; arrange visits directly with the estate. Its offerings include red, rosé and white AOP wines from Terrasses du Larzac. Wine enthusiasts can therefore focus on different aspects: the terroir characteristics of Le Clos du Lucquier and the range of wines by color at Domaine Nova Solis.

La Circulade vigneronne en Terrasses du Larzac takes place each year in a different village in the appellation area; dates and program details vary from one edition to the next. When an edition is held in Jonquières, the route runs for 7 km through the vineyards around the village and beneath olive groves. More than 50 AOP wines from Terrasses du Larzac can be tasted at the Jonquières edition. If you would like to include this wine event in your trip, check the date and program for the relevant year. The event’s changing location makes each edition a separate planning consideration.

Routes and Getting There

The Route des vins du Causse du Larzac aux Piémonts includes a section from Jonquières to Montpeyroux. It is a signposted wine route associated with Jonquières and is also suitable for cyclists. By contrast, the Jonquières edition of the Circulade is an event-specific route with a stated length and a course through vineyards and beneath olive groves. Which option best suits your stay depends on whether you have the wine event edition or the signposted route section in mind. Check current route conditions before setting out.

There is also a bus connection to the château: the Château de Jonquières is less than a ten-minute walk from the JONQUIERES – RTE DE MONTPEYROUX stop on the Montpellier–Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert line. Transport information can change, so check the current route and stop before your trip. This lets you combine cultural and wine-related activities with specific travel arrangements, without conflating the different routes and visitor offerings.

Discover more destinations: Ferrières-Les-Verreries, La Salvetat-Sur-Agout, Saint-Geniès-des-Mourgues, Pinet, Castries, Cabrerolles, Courniou, Grabels.

For the broader travel overview: Hérault.