When was Château d'Arros built?

The main building dates from the mid-17th century, though the site was occupied as early as the 11th century. Side wings were added in the 18th and 19th centuries.

What can be seen on the estate?

The castle itself with its painted wooden hall, former stables, a round dovecote, a restored orangery, and remnants of a historic park with canals and basins.

How can I visit Château d'Arros?

Visiting arrangements are not documented online; contact the town hall of Arros-de-Nay for information about access and hours.

Château d'Arros

Arros Castle

Arros-de-Nay

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Where: Arros-de-Nay

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Château d'Arros stands in Arros-de-Nay (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: milieu 17th century, fourth quarter of the 18th century, milieu 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château d'Arros, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, is a residence with origins dating back to at least the 11th century. Its main building, constructed in the mid-17th century, rises three storeys above a basement level. Two wings were added later: one in the 18th century with flanking turrets, another in the 19th century featuring a polygonal corner tower. Inside, a large hall displays painted wooden beams and decorative panels. The surrounding complex includes former stables, a round dovecote with hundreds of nesting holes, a restored orangery, and traces of a historic park once organized around canals, basins and a fish pond.

What to know

The castle and its grounds, including historic outbuildings, have been listed as a historical monument since 2012.
Access and visiting arrangements are not publicly documented; contact the town hall of Arros-de-Nay to inquire about visiting conditions.
The property encompasses several buildings and park features across a substantial area between the castle and the Luy stream.

Where this château is

Arros-de-Nay · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

64800

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00084318
Period of construction: milieu 17th century, fourth quarter of the 18th century, milieu 19th century

Frequently asked

When was Château d'Arros built?: The main building dates from the mid-17th century, though the site was occupied as early as the 11th century. Side wings were added in the 18th and 19th centuries.
What can be seen on the estate?: The castle itself with its painted wooden hall, former stables, a round dovecote, a restored orangery, and remnants of a historic park with canals and basins.
How can I visit Château d'Arros?: Visiting arrangements are not documented online; contact the town hall of Arros-de-Nay for information about access and hours.