Château de Mascaraàs
Mascaraàs Castle
Mascaraàs-Haron
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- Where
- Mascaraàs-Haron
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Open within 20 km
Château de Mascaraàs stands in Mascaraàs-Haron (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Château de Mascaraàs stands on the site of a former lay abbey established in the 16th century. Its present architecture spans three centuries of transformation: the original structure was enlarged in the 17th century, then extensively remodeled in the 18th, when its interior decoration, room layout, and outbuildings were created. The building features a large main residence flanked by two symmetrical pavilions, typical of 18th-century classical architecture.
What to know
- The château has been registered as a historic monument since 1997, recognizing its heritage value.
- Located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, it reflects the region's blend of rural architecture and Béarn cultural traditions.
- Available sources do not specify current visiting conditions or opening hours; direct contact with the local commune is necessary for this information.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | 15:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 15:00-17:00 |
| Thursday (today) | 15:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 15:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 15:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 15:00-17:00 |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
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- Parking
- Not verified
Where this château is
Mascaraàs-Haron · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
Château de Mascaraàs, 64330 Mascaraàs-Haron
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- Period of construction
- 16th century, 17th century, 18th century
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Frequently asked
- When was Château de Mascaraàs originally built?
- The original building dates from the 16th century as the seat of a lay abbey, with significant modifications and expansions in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Who designed the château in its current form?
- Available sources do not identify the architect or master builder responsible for the reconstruction campaigns.
- Can visitors tour the château?
- Historic monument status does not specify current visiting conditions or public access.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22997616
- Mérimée PA64000019
- Official website
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