Castles in Hautes-Pyrénées
Carte des Châteaux lists 62 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Hautes-Pyrénées. 5 are reported as open to the public, at least in part. 7 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Castelnau-Rivière-Basse (3), Lourdes (3), Maubourguet (3) and Agos-Vidalos (2). Among the 48 dated entries, construction ranges from the 3rd to the 19th century, peaking in the 12th.
Map of castles in Hautes-Pyrénées
At a glance
- 62
- castles listed
- 5
- open to visitors
- 7
- castles and fortified sites
- 7
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Hautes-Pyrénées
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.More castles to visit in Hautes-Pyrénées
- Château de CadéacCadéac
- Château de CastelloubonOurdis-Cotdoussan
- Château de MiramontAdast
- Château de ParabèreLarreule
- Château de TostatTostat
Opening times change with the seasons: check each castle’s official website before you go.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 48 entries with a known construction date, out of 62.
The oldest dated castles in Hautes-Pyrénées
- Château Saint-GironsIVe siècle · Maubourguet
- Château de Castelloubon900 · Ourdis-Cotdoussan
- Château Sainte Marie900 · Esterre
- Château de La Barthe1000 · La Barthe-de-Neste
List of castles in Hautes-Pyrénées
62 sites shown
Château fort de Lourdes
Tour de Guet de Cadéac
1201
Château fort d'Agos Vidalos
1101
Château fort d'Arras
1201
Motte castrale de Hagedet
tour d'Aucun
tour des Jacobins
porte de ville
tour de Garnavie
XIVe siècle
tour carrée de Trie-sur-Baïse
fin du XIVe siècle
porte Sainte-Quitterie
XVIe siècle
Château d'Agos-Vidalos
1175
Château de l'Angle
1830
Château des Angles
1300
Château d'Arras
1230
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Hautes-Pyrénées?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 62 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Hautes-Pyrénées. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Hautes-Pyrénées?
Entries reported as open to the public include Château de Cadéac, Château de Castelloubon, Château de Miramont and Château de Parabère. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Hautes-Pyrénées?
Yes: 7 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Château fort de Lourdes, Motte castrale de Hagedet and Tour de Guet de Cadéac.
What is the oldest dated castle in Hautes-Pyrénées?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Château Saint-Girons (IVe siècle) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.