What is protected at Sauveterre-de-Béarn castle?

The entire vicomtal castle: the outer walls, the barbican, the inner courtyard, and the archaeological areas where moats and destroyed buildings once stood.

Can you visit the castle?

The castle is listed as a protected site, but public access conditions are not documented. Contact Sauveterre-de-Béarn town hall or the local tourism office for visiting information.

Château Gaston Fébus

Gaston Fébus Castle

Sauveterre-de-Béarn

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Where: Sauveterre-de-Béarn

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Château Gaston Fébus stands in Sauveterre-de-Béarn (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The vicomtal castle of Sauveterre-de-Béarn, formerly known as Château Gaston Fébus, is a medieval fortress overlooking the gave d'Oloron. Listed as a historical monument, it retains its fortified wall with barbican, inner courtyard, and traces of former moats. The site bears witness to the defensive architecture of historic Béarn.

What to know

The monument has been fully protected since 2014, including archaeological sites of vanished structures.
Access and visiting conditions are not specified: contact the local municipality or tourist office before visiting.
The barbican and inner courtyard are included in the protection, but public access status is not documented.

Where this château is

Sauveterre-de-Béarn · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

64390 Sauveterre-de-Béarn

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA64000101

Frequently asked

What is protected at Sauveterre-de-Béarn castle?: The entire vicomtal castle: the outer walls, the barbican, the inner courtyard, and the archaeological areas where moats and destroyed buildings once stood.
Can you visit the castle?: The castle is listed as a protected site, but public access conditions are not documented. Contact Sauveterre-de-Béarn town hall or the local tourism office for visiting information.