When was the château de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle built?

The tower was erected in the early 15th century, making it one of the rare surviving military structures from that period in Labourd.

Why is this castle historically significant?

It is one of the very few remaining vestiges of 15th-century military fortifications in Labourd, making it of major archaeological and architectural interest.

Castle of Saint Pée sur Nivelle

Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

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Where: Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

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Château de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle stands in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle is a tower built in the early 15th century, a rare surviving example of Labourd's military fortifications from that period. The original structure consisted of two levels, to which a third was added in later works, reusing the former crenellations. During the 16th century, the narrow loopholes of the previous century were replaced by mullioned windows, reflecting the shift from defensive architecture toward greater openness.

What to know

This monument has been registered as a historic landmark since 1925.
The tower survives in its setting in Lower Navarre, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
The building reflects the evolution of military construction between the 15th and 16th centuries, notably visible in the treatment of its openings.

Where this château is

Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00084514
Period of construction: first quarter of the 15th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle built?: The tower was erected in the early 15th century, making it one of the rare surviving military structures from that period in Labourd.
What changes affected the castle's structure in the 16th century?: The narrow loopholes typical of the 15th century were replaced by mullioned windows, reflecting the evolution of defensive and ventilation techniques.
Why is this castle historically significant?: It is one of the very few remaining vestiges of 15th-century military fortifications in Labourd, making it of major archaeological and architectural interest.