Who lived at Uhart-Mixe castle?

The Duhart family built it originally. In 1833, it passed to Henri Berdoly, a man of letters who hosted painter Odilon Redon several times.

When was the castle renovated?

A date of 1518 appears on a castle door, marking early 16th-century modifications. An additional storey and new wing were added in 1699, followed by significant remodelling in the 18th and 19th centuries.

What is a casa-torre?

It is a feudal tower-house typical of the Basque Country, combining residence and defensive function in a compact structure.

Château d'Uhart-Mixe

Uhart-Mixe Castle

Uhart-Mixe

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Where: Uhart-Mixe

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Château d'Uhart-Mixe stands in Uhart-Mixe (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 16th century, fourth quarter of the 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Uhart-Mixe castle is a feudal tower-house in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques, originally built by the Duhart family. Its structure evolved over time: remodelled in the early 16th century, it gained an additional storey and a new wing in 1699, with its interior refitted in later centuries. The building and its pigeon house together represent an example of Basque seigneurial architecture.

What to know

The castle remains a private property; interior access is not specified, so verify availability before visiting.
The building dates mainly from the early 16th century, with major modifications added through the 17th century.
The pigeon house attached to the castle is an integral part of the protected property.

Where this château is

Uhart-Mixe · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

64120

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA64000011
Period of construction: first quarter of the 16th century, fourth quarter of the 17th century

Frequently asked

Who lived at Uhart-Mixe castle?: The Duhart family built it originally. In 1833, it passed to Henri Berdoly, a man of letters who hosted painter Odilon Redon several times.
When was the castle renovated?: A date of 1518 appears on a castle door, marking early 16th-century modifications. An additional storey and new wing were added in 1699, followed by significant remodelling in the 18th and 19th centuries.
What is a casa-torre?: It is a feudal tower-house typical of the Basque Country, combining residence and defensive function in a compact structure.