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What to do and see in Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Castles
Discover the best top things to do in Pyrenees-Atlantiques, France including Chateau de Castet, Le Chateau des Enigmes, Chateau Observatoire Abbadia, Musee Serbat, Chateau de Morlanne, Chateau de Maytie d'Andurain, Chateau de Momas, Chateau Lota., chateau de Mascaraas-Haron, Chateau de Pau.
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1. Chateau de Castet
2. Le Chateau des Enigmes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 190 reviews
3. Chateau Observatoire Abbadia
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4.5 based on 979 reviews
Propriété de l'académie de sciences, Abbadia, le Château Observatoire, surplombe la corniche basque et domine la baie d'Hendaye. Ses façades néogothiques et son intérieur richement décoré en font un lieu incomparable au Pays Basque.
Reviewed By 934bjt - Wodonga, Australia
Was a little sceptical about this tourist option, but we needed to pass some time. However the tour of the building well exceeded expectations! The guided tour is only in French but they gave us English guide books that were fine. The design, furniture and decor inside the many rooms of the Chateau are exceptional. Very pleased with our visit!
4. Musee Serbat
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
5. Chateau de Morlanne
6. Chateau de Maytie d'Andurain
7. Chateau de Momas
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Bati sur une motte feodale du Xeme siecle, le chateau a ete remanie a partir du XIVeme siecle. Il est classe a l’inventaire supplementaire des monuments historiques. Son jardin a recu le label « Jardin Remarquable » par le Ministere de la Culture. Une association s’occupe du site et emploie des personnes en difficulte ou en reconvertion professionnelle.
8. Chateau Lota.
9. chateau de Mascaraas-Haron
10. Chateau de Pau
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4.0 based on 1,274 reviews
At the origin of the city, the Castle of Pau offers its visitors a journey of over a thousand years through local and national history. Many well-known historical figures are associated with this place. In the fourteenth century, as part of his "great Pyrenean plan" Gaston Febus made the Castle of Pau into an outstanding medieval fortress by building the iconic brick keep. During the Renaissance, Henry IV, "the only king remembered well by his people", was born at the Castle on 13th December 1553, where he was rocked in the famous turtle shell cradle. He lived a Bearnaise childhood, far from the pomp of the court, to then become one of the most popular kings in the history of France. The current appearance of the Castle is largely due to the great restoration work undertaken in the nineteenth century by Louis-Philippe, anxious to legitimise his political standing by linking it with that of the first of the Bourbons, Henry IV.
Reviewed By ElaineWat - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Gorgeous Château in the middle of Pau! Well worth a visit! Thursday’s for English speakers!! Beautiful!
