Who built the château de Bellocq?

The stronghold was built in the late 13th century for the viscounts of Béarn and its defences were later reinforced by Gaston Fébus.

Is the château de Bellocq a ruin?

Yes, the building was partly dismantled in 1622 and today survives as remains classified as a historic monument.

How many towers did the castle have?

The protection order mentions seven towers flanking an irregular quadrilateral, one of which disappeared in 1740.

Can visitors go inside the castle?

Available facts do not specify visiting arrangements; the curtain walls and fortified gate can be seen from the enclosure and grounds.

Château de Bellocq

Bellocq Castle

Bellocq

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Château de Bellocq stands in Bellocq (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 13th century, 14th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

At Bellocq, in the Béarn region, stands a stronghold dating from the late 13th century, built for the viscounts of Béarn and later reinforced by Gaston Fébus. Visitors find an irregular quadrilateral flanked by towers, including a fortified gatehouse with a ribbed vault commanded by the southwest corner tower. Partly dismantled in the 17th century, the site still keeps on three sides a curtain wall with a corbelled wall walk, though no trace of a keep remains.

What to know

The castle is a classified historic monument, protected together with its barbicans, moats and outer walls.
The building dates from the last quarter of the 13th century and was partly dismantled in 1622.
No verified information is available on opening hours or admission fees.
As a ruined site, visitors should expect uneven ground requiring care.
One tower disappeared in 1740, and no trace of a keep remains.

Where this château is

Bellocq · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Bellocq, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00084351
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 13th century, 14th century

Frequently asked

Who built the château de Bellocq?: The stronghold was built in the late 13th century for the viscounts of Béarn and its defences were later reinforced by Gaston Fébus.
Is the château de Bellocq a ruin?: Yes, the building was partly dismantled in 1622 and today survives as remains classified as a historic monument.
How many towers did the castle have?: The protection order mentions seven towers flanking an irregular quadrilateral, one of which disappeared in 1740.
Can visitors go inside the castle?: Available facts do not specify visiting arrangements; the curtain walls and fortified gate can be seen from the enclosure and grounds.