What can be seen at Château de Castet?

The medieval motte, the stone fortifications, the residential building with its tower, as well as the church of Saint-Polycarpe and cemetery that are integral to the site.

When was the castle built?

The motte and initial earthen ramparts date from the 12th century; the stone curtain wall and reinforced residential building with tower were added in the 13th century.

Why is this castle unique in the valley?

It is the only surviving vicomtal fortress in the Castet valley.

Château de Castet dit Tour Abadie

Castet

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Where: Castet

Château de Castet dit Tour Abadie stands in Castet (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Château de Castet, also known as Tour Abadie, is the sole surviving vicomtal fortress in the valley. Built in the 12th century on an earthen motte with defensive ramparts, it was strengthened in the following century by a stone curtain wall and a reinforced residential building with tower. The complex encompasses the church of Saint-Polycarpe and the cemetery. Paired windows on the building date from the first half of the 12th century.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1998, with protection extending to the motte, fortifications, ramparts, and enclosed grounds.
No information is available regarding visiting hours, admission fees, or accessibility conditions.
The site encompasses two significant religious buildings: the church of Saint-Polycarpe and a cemetery, both within the historic perimeter.

Where this château is

Castet · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Castet, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA64000029
Period of construction: 12th century, 13th century

Frequently asked

What can be seen at Château de Castet?: The medieval motte, the stone fortifications, the residential building with its tower, as well as the church of Saint-Polycarpe and cemetery that are integral to the site.
When was the castle built?: The motte and initial earthen ramparts date from the 12th century; the stone curtain wall and reinforced residential building with tower were added in the 13th century.
Why is this castle unique in the valley?: It is the only surviving vicomtal fortress in the Castet valley.