Who attacked Sainte-Colome Castle in 1569?

Huguenot troops under Montgomery's command. The assault resulted in the building's destruction by fire, the effects of which proved permanent.

What is the architectural significance of this castle?

It exemplifies a 13th-14th century fortified manor house, a type of residential stronghold typical of the Pyrenees region, positioned on a rocky rise that enhanced its defensive value.

Can the castle be visited?

The site holds protected monument status, but visiting conditions are not publicly documented; local authorities or the commune should be consulted for current access information.

Château de Sainte-Colome

Sainte-Colome Castle

Sainte-Colome

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Where: Sainte-Colome

Château de Sainte-Colome stands in Sainte-Colome (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, first quarter of the 14th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Sainte-Colome Castle is a fortified residence dating to the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, perched on a rocky outcrop south of the village. Its commanding position dominating the surrounding landscape belies a turbulent past: the structure was seized and set alight in 1569 by Huguenot forces under Montgomery's command, and never fully recovered. The surviving remains, designated as a historic monument, encompass the castle proper and traces of its fortified lower courtyard.

What to know

Public access and visiting conditions are not currently documented; contact may be necessary to confirm possibilities.
The fortification dates to the late 13th or early 14th century and displays visible damage from the 1569 fire that led to its decline.
The historic monument protection encompasses the castle, the fortified lower court, and the surviving defensive walls along the approach.

Where this château is

Sainte-Colome · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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64260

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA64000033
Period of construction: 13th century, first quarter of the 14th century

Frequently asked

Who attacked Sainte-Colome Castle in 1569?: Huguenot troops under Montgomery's command. The assault resulted in the building's destruction by fire, the effects of which proved permanent.
What is the architectural significance of this castle?: It exemplifies a 13th-14th century fortified manor house, a type of residential stronghold typical of the Pyrenees region, positioned on a rocky rise that enhanced its defensive value.
Can the castle be visited?: The site holds protected monument status, but visiting conditions are not publicly documented; local authorities or the commune should be consulted for current access information.