Who built the Château d'Abbadia?

It was built between 1864 and 1879 for Antoine d'Abbadie, designed by Viollet-le-Duc with the collaboration of Duthoit.

What can you see inside the Château d'Abbadia?

Visitors can see richly decorated rooms including the entrance hall, dining room, main salon, library and chapel, as well as an astronomical telescope from 1880.

Is the Château d'Abbadia a listed historic monument?

Yes, its façades, roofs and several interior rooms have been listed since 1984, while part of the park and outbuildings has been registered since 2012.

Where is the Château d'Abbadia located?

It is located in Hendaye, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, on the Basque coast.

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Château d'Abbadia stands in Hendaye (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built in Hendaye between 1864 and 1879 for Antoine d'Abbadie, explorer and astronomer, this château owes its neo-Gothic design to Viollet-le-Duc and his collaborator Duthoit. The interior is striking for its décor combining fantastical creatures, Ethiopian motifs and Basque inscriptions, reflecting the owner's travels and interests. An astronomical telescope dating from 1880 still stands in the meridian room, beyond the library that forms the heart of the building.

What to know

The château stands at Hendaye, on the Basque coast, overlooking the shoreline.
Inside, visitors can see preserved rooms including the entrance hall, dining room, main salon, library and chapel.
The estate also includes a park and former outbuildings, only part of which is protected as a historic monument.
Original décor by Viollet-le-Duc and Duthoit remains in place in several rooms.

Practical information

Opening hours

from 07/01 to 08/30: 9:30-19:00 (réservation uniquement)
guided tours (French): 10:00-15:20
unguided tours: 16:00-18:20

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Where this château is

Hendaye · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Hendaye, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

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Château phone number

+33 5 59 20 04 51

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00084395
Period of construction: second half of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the Château d'Abbadia?: It was built between 1864 and 1879 for Antoine d'Abbadie, designed by Viollet-le-Duc with the collaboration of Duthoit.
What can you see inside the Château d'Abbadia?: Visitors can see richly decorated rooms including the entrance hall, dining room, main salon, library and chapel, as well as an astronomical telescope from 1880.
Is the Château d'Abbadia a listed historic monument?: Yes, its façades, roofs and several interior rooms have been listed since 1984, while part of the park and outbuildings has been registered since 2012.
Where is the Château d'Abbadia located?: It is located in Hendaye, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, on the Basque coast.