Castles in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Carte des Châteaux lists 265 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Pyrénées-Atlantiques. 2 are reported as open to the public, at least in part. 14 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Bayonne (14), Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle (8), Sare (7) and Urrugne (6). Among the 90 dated entries, construction ranges from the 1st to the 20th century, peaking in the 19th.
Map of castles in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
At a glance
- 265
- castles listed
- 2
- open to visitors
- 14
- castles and fortified sites
- 132
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.More castles to visit in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- Château de CoarrazeCoarraze
- Château d'UrtubieUrrugne
Opening times change with the seasons: check each castle’s official website before you go.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 90 entries with a known construction date, out of 265.
The oldest dated castles in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- Château de Françon81 · Biarritz
- fortifications de BayonneIVe siècle · Bayonne
- Château de CamouXIe siècle · Aïcirits-Camou-Suhast
- Château de MauléonXIe siècle · Mauléon-Licharre
List of castles in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
265 sites shown
Château d'Arcangues
1600
Château de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
Palais épiscopal de Lescar
1301
Château de Laxague
1350
Kaskomendi
Château de Franqueville
1850
Château de Brindos
1930
Fort du Réduit
château-Neuf
à partir de 1451
château-Vieux
XIIe siècle ; remaniements 1619
citadelle de Bayonne
1680-1685
citadelle de Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
1624-1627 ; remaniée 1680-1685
porte Saint-Jacques
Mokorreta
Gazteluzahar
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Pyrénées-Atlantiques?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 265 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Pyrénées-Atlantiques?
Entries reported as open to the public include Château de Coarraze and Château d'Urtubie. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Pyrénées-Atlantiques?
Yes: 14 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example citadelle de Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, citadelle de Bayonne and Château de Laxague.
What is the oldest dated castle in Pyrénées-Atlantiques?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Château de Françon (81) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.