Journées Européennes du Patrimoine - Château du Patys

Discover the Château-musée du Patys in Marans during the European Heritage Days on 20 and 21 September 2025.

> 784 route du Patys
Hervé Bazin's historic family home and the setting for the plot of his famous film Vipère au poing.
A former farmhouse turned château, you'll explore around twenty rooms, all furnished and decorated, and discover the writer's ancestors as well as his body of work.
Saturday and Sunday //
Guided tours only at 10am and 2pm (approx. 2 hours)
Self-guided tours from 3pm to 7pm (approx. 1 hour)
Guided tour: preferential JEP rate of €9 - €6 for children
Limited capacity - Booking essential