The Cayla Path
Description
A place where Maurice and Eugénie de Guérin, the romantic poets of the early 19th century, lived and drew inspiration. The Cayla estate, with its ancient countryside atmosphere, invites you to take time to combine landscape and literature.
A castle dedicated to literature:
A traditional Languedoc manor house, built from the 15th to the 19th century, the Château du Cayla has become a departmental museum hosting exhibitions and literary events. This is due to the fact that it was the birthplace of the romantic poet Maurice de Guérin (1810-1839) and his sister Eugénie (1805-1848). A prose writer and poet whose work was at the crossroads of the religious romanticism of Chateaubriand and the "poetic modernity" of Baudelaire and Mallarmé, the châtelain du Cayla was published by George Sand. Valuable pages from her diary 'Le Cahier Vert' recall her affection for the place. We also owe a diary to his sister, a first-rate document on the mentality of Tarn life in the 19th century.
Technical informations
2.3 km
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max. 257 m
min. 216 m
48 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Office de Tourisme La Toscane Occitane
Tourist office of the destination La Toscane Occitane.
The Cayla Chateau-Museum
Cayla is the birthplace and home of Maurice and Eugénie de Guerin, a brother and sister who were both writers and romantic poets. This fine country house is surrounded by parkland and is classified as a site of special interest.In the heart of the vineyards, between Cordes-sur-Ciel and Gaillac, this traditional Languedoc manor house is the birthplace of the Romantic poet Maurice de Guérin (1810-1839), known for his prose poems "Le Centaure" and "La Bacchante", and his diary "Le Cahier Vert". His sister Eugénie (1805-1848) wrote a diary for him, which is a precious testimony to life in the Tarn in the 19th century. In addition to the visit of the castle, the museum hosts cultural events throughout the year on the theme of poetry, literature and the arts. In the park, hiking trails, including a literary trail, encourage strolling and are all ways to feel the special atmosphere of this place.
Additional information
Contact
Phone : 05 63 47 73 06
Email : tarn@ffrandonnee.fr
Website :
www.randonnee-tarn.com
www.tourisme-tarn.com/a-voir-a-faire/balades-et-randonnees/trouver-une-randonnee
Open period
All year round.
Updated by
Tarn Tourisme - 24/10/2023
www.tourisme-tarn.com
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