Who was Bernard Matalas ?

Bernard de Goyheneche, nicknamed Matalas, was the priest of Moncayolle and led the Soule uprising in 1660 against the region's annexation to the French crown. Captured through betrayal, he was beheaded on November 8, 1660.

What does the historical monument listing protect ?

The 1973 decree protects only the facades and roofs of the manor, not the interior of the structure.

When was the manor modified ?

The building dates from the fifteenth century and underwent stonework repairs around 1830, following damage and changes linked to previous century events.

Manor in Moncayolle-Larrory-Mendibieu

Moncayolle-Larrory-Mendibieu

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Where: Moncayolle-Larrory-Mendibieu

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Manoir à Moncayolle-Larrory-Mendibieu stands in Moncayolle-Larrory-Mendibieu (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

This fifteenth-century manor, located in Moncayolle-Larrory-Mendibieu, is a stone nobleman's house typical of the region's architecture. Its facades feature mullioned windows on three levels, flat tile roofs with steep pitch, and a rectangular staircase tower positioned at its eastern corner. The building is particularly remembered for its connection to Bernard de Goyheneche, known as Matalas, a local priest born there who led the Soule uprising of 1660 against royal annexation.

What to know

The manor has no regular visiting hours and is not part of organized tourist circuits.
Only the facades and roofs have been listed as historical monuments since 1973.
The structure retains its original three gabled walls and period mullioned windows, with alterations made around 1830.
The building holds historical significance as the birthplace of Bernard de Goyheneche, executed in 1660 for his role in the Soule uprising.

Where this château is

Moncayolle-Larrory-Mendibieu · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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64130

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00084449
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

Who was Bernard Matalas ?: Bernard de Goyheneche, nicknamed Matalas, was the priest of Moncayolle and led the Soule uprising in 1660 against the region's annexation to the French crown. Captured through betrayal, he was beheaded on November 8, 1660.
What does the historical monument listing protect ?: The 1973 decree protects only the facades and roofs of the manor, not the interior of the structure.
When was the manor modified ?: The building dates from the fifteenth century and underwent stonework repairs around 1830, following damage and changes linked to previous century events.