When was Belhade Castle built?

The current castle dates from the 18th century and was restored in the 19th century. It was built on the site of a medieval fortification.

What is a feudal motte?

It is an artificial earthen mound, typical of early medieval fortifications. At Belhade, visitors can see traces of this earlier structure.

Château de Belhade

Belhade Castle

Belhade

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Where: Belhade

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Château de Belhade stands in Belhade (Landes), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages, 18th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Belhade Castle stands on the remains of a medieval motte. Built in the 18th century and restored in the 19th century, it reflects continuous habitation from the Middle Ages onward. The building and the surrounding lands of the former fortification are protected as a historical monument.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 2001.
The site preserves the remains of the medieval motte, integrated into the monument.

Where this château is

Belhade · Landes · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Belhade, Landes

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA40000034
Period of construction: Middle Ages, 18th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was Belhade Castle built?: The current castle dates from the 18th century and was restored in the 19th century. It was built on the site of a medieval fortification.
What is a feudal motte?: It is an artificial earthen mound, typical of early medieval fortifications. At Belhade, visitors can see traces of this earlier structure.