The estate's kitchens
Behind the scenes of castle life
Immerse yourself in the restored kitchens of the Château de Hautefort, the logistical heart of the XVIIᵉ century: the intendant orchestrates everything, and holograms bring the daily life of the estate to life.
The kitchens of the estate: in the bowels of the château in the XVIIᵉ century
Suitable for all audiences
Interactive tour
Immersion in sound, sight and smell
You leave the ceremonial flats to enter the estate's kitchens, the real beating heart of the château in the XVIIᵉ century. Long invisible, these restored spaces plunge you into the bowels of Hautefort, where the daily life of the château is organised, far from the salons and receptions.
Your invisible guide
The Intendant
In the basement, you follow the key figure of the intendant, central to the running of the estate. Responsible for accounts, stocks, meals and staff, he orchestrates all the château's logistics. The new scenography of the kitchens allows you to understand, from the inside, the complex organisation of a large estate in the XVIIᵉ century.
Immersive visit
Immersion brought to life by holograms
Thanks to an innovative scenography, the kitchens come to life before your very eyes. Around the stoves, the pots boil. The cooks bustle about, the assistants chop the vegetables while the steward keeps watch. Holograms bring to life the gestures, silhouettes and scenes of everyday life: preparing meals, managing supplies and looking after the linen. Sounds, images and atmospheres recreate a living, working space, where you can feel the intensity of an estate in full service.