Who built the château d'Olce?

Jean d'Olce, bishop of Bayonne, had it rebuilt in the mid 17th century on older foundations.

Can you visit the château d'Olce?

Yes, the monument can be visited, notably for its staircase, chapel and 17th century rooms.

Is the château d'Olce a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 1 March 2005.

Who owns the château d'Olce today?

It still belongs to the descendants of the d'Olce family.

Château d'Olce

Olce Castle

Iholdy

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Iholdy

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Château d'Olce stands in Iholdy (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). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

At Iholdy, the château d'Olce owes its present form to Jean d'Olce, bishop of Bayonne, who had an older dwelling, first recorded in the Middle Ages, rebuilt in the mid 17th century. Inside, a grand staircase fills half the main building, crowned by a domed ceiling bearing the bishop's coat of arms, alongside a chapel with stuccoed decoration. The estate has remained in the hands of the d'Olce family's descendants ever since.

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What to know

The château is privately owned and has been listed as a historic monument since 2005.
The visit includes the grand staircase, the chapel and rooms with 17th century fireplaces.
Gardens with a maze surround the building.
As no verified opening hours or prices are available here, it is best to check directly before visiting.

Where this château is

Iholdy · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

64640 Iholdy

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA64000054
Period of construction: milieu 17th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the château d'Olce?: Jean d'Olce, bishop of Bayonne, had it rebuilt in the mid 17th century on older foundations.
Can you visit the château d'Olce?: Yes, the monument can be visited, notably for its staircase, chapel and 17th century rooms.
Is the château d'Olce a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 1 March 2005.
Who owns the château d'Olce today?: It still belongs to the descendants of the d'Olce family.