Marquis de Goulaine

In the XIIth century, when the Duchy of Brittany became independent, the first Goulaine, Jean de Goulaine Lord of the city of Nantes, strengthened the property - which is still surrounded with swamps - to protect itself from attacks of the Normans. This explains the loyalty of the Goulaine family to Bourbons. The Goulaine family remained owner of the domain until 1788, when it was sold to a Dutch banker. In 1858, a member of the Goulaine family reacquired the domain, which still belongs to this family.

The year in which the Chateau de Goulaine property began producing wine makes this the oldest wine- making firm still in service. It is reportedly the third oldest producer in the world, and the oldest of Europe. The estate is one of the last Loire chateau that still produces wine. The four rooms that you can visit on the first floor well-preserved and rich in decor, serve as a testimony to its remarkable heritage.