Who built Château des Nestes?

The château was built by the seneschals of Aure, who administered the local region in the 17th century.

What was the building's purpose?

It functioned as a seigneurial residence and contained a prison. Inhabitants from surrounding communities, including Lançon, Jézeau and Peilhac, were responsible for its upkeep.

Château des Nestes

Nestes Castle

Arreau

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Where: Arreau

Château des Nestes stands in Arreau (Hautes-Pyrénées), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 17th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Built in the early 17th century in Arreau, this château once housed the seneschals of Aure and contained a prison. The structure features a central building block with an adjoining wing, topped by a square tower with a belvedere. A timber-supported gallery runs along the southern facade.

What to know

The facades and roofing have been registered as historical monuments since 1981.
The interior retains no historical decoration or architectural features.
The building has four entrances distributed around its perimeter.

Where this château is

Arreau · Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie

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65240 Arreau

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00095318
Period of construction: first half of the 17th century

Frequently asked

Who built Château des Nestes?: The château was built by the seneschals of Aure, who administered the local region in the 17th century.
What was the building's purpose?: It functioned as a seigneurial residence and contained a prison. Inhabitants from surrounding communities, including Lançon, Jézeau and Peilhac, were responsible for its upkeep.