How old is the Agos-Vidalos castle?

The tower was built at the end of the 12th century, in 1175, on the orders of Centulle III, Count of Bigorre.

Can visitors climb to the top of the tower?

Yes, a metal staircase added during the restoration leads to the upper platform.

Is the castle original or rebuilt?

The tower collapsed in 1981 and was fully rebuilt between 1992 and 1997, with a different entrance and roof than the original.

Where exactly is the castle located?

It stands on a rocky outcrop beside the D821 road and the Gave de Pau, in the commune of Agos-Vidalos in the Hautes-Pyrénées.

Château fort d'Agos Vidalos

Agos Vidalos Castle

Agos-Vidalos

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Where: Agos-Vidalos

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Château fort d'Agos Vidalos stands in Agos-Vidalos (Hautes-Pyrénées), in the Occitanie region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

In Agos-Vidalos, in the Hautes-Pyrénées, a fortified tower stands on a rocky outcrop above the Gave de Pau, near the road linking Lourdes and Argelès-Gazost. Built at the end of the 12th century on the orders of the Count of Bigorre to watch over the Lavedan valley, it collapsed in 1981 and was fully rebuilt during the 1990s. Visitors can see a defensive structure typical of the Middle Ages, with three levels pierced only by narrow arrow slits and a rooftop platform reached via a modern metal staircase.

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What to know

The tower stands on a mound beside the D821 road, between Lourdes and Argelès-Gazost.
Access to the top is now via a metal staircase added during the reconstruction.
The current roof and entrance do not match the original layout, which was located six metres above ground.
The upper rooms are small and were lit only by narrow arrow slits.
No trace remains of the original wooden enclosure; the one seen today dates from the 1990s restoration.

Where this château is

Agos-Vidalos · Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie

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Address

Agos-Vidalos, Hautes-Pyrénées

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown; Mérimée record IA65001032

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Frequently asked

How old is the Agos-Vidalos castle?: The tower was built at the end of the 12th century, in 1175, on the orders of Centulle III, Count of Bigorre.
Can visitors climb to the top of the tower?: Yes, a metal staircase added during the restoration leads to the upper platform.
Is the castle original or rebuilt?: The tower collapsed in 1981 and was fully rebuilt between 1992 and 1997, with a different entrance and roof than the original.
Where exactly is the castle located?: It stands on a rocky outcrop beside the D821 road and the Gave de Pau, in the commune of Agos-Vidalos in the Hautes-Pyrénées.