When was Garro Castle built?

The current structure dates mainly from the 14th century, after the destruction of the original castle in the 13th century. It was substantially transformed in 1700 by its owners at that time.

Who lived in the castle?

The castle belonged to the lords of Garro, then to the Barons of Urtubie from the 16th century onwards, before hosting a Basque agricultural institute in the 20th century.

Why was the castle destroyed in the 13th century?

It was destroyed by order of the King of England, in a context of political conflicts affecting the Labourd region at that time.

Château de Garro

Garro Castle

Mendionde

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Where: Mendionde

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Château de Garro stands in Mendionde (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Garro Castle, located in Mendionde in the Labourd region, is a former noble residence whose origins trace back to the Middle Ages. Destroyed in the 13th century by order of the King of England, it was rebuilt in the 14th century, then substantially transformed in 1700 by its owners, the Barons of Urtubie. The site preserves evidence of several centuries of occupation and successive modifications.

What to know

The castle and its outbuildings, as well as the terraces, former moat and historic paths, have been protected as a historic monument since 2015.
The estate has had several lives: residence of the Labourd lords, then a Basque agricultural institute between 1930 and 1973, before returning to the municipality.
The site includes the adjacent farmhouse, the retaining walls of the terraces and the historic gardens, which are all part of the protection.

Where this château is

Mendionde · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Mendionde, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA64000106
Period of construction: 14th century

Frequently asked

When was Garro Castle built?: The current structure dates mainly from the 14th century, after the destruction of the original castle in the 13th century. It was substantially transformed in 1700 by its owners at that time.
Who lived in the castle?: The castle belonged to the lords of Garro, then to the Barons of Urtubie from the 16th century onwards, before hosting a Basque agricultural institute in the 20th century.
Why was the castle destroyed in the 13th century?: It was destroyed by order of the King of England, in a context of political conflicts affecting the Labourd region at that time.