How old is the Monréal tower?

It dates from the 14th century and was part of the medieval defences of Sauveterre-de-Béarn.

What can be seen inside the tower?

A 1:100 scale model of the medieval town, presented with a sound-and-light show recounting its history.

Is the tower a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since a 1886 decree.

Can visitors still climb to the top of the tower?

The top was levelled in the 19th century, which altered the original appearance of the structure.

Restes du château de Montréal

Sauveterre-de-Béarn

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Where: Sauveterre-de-Béarn

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Restes du château de Montréal stands in Sauveterre-de-Béarn (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In Sauveterre-de-Béarn, the Monréal tower stands on a rocky outcrop above the gave d'Oloron, a surviving piece of the town's medieval defences. This rectangular 14th-century tower rises 37 metres and still shows its arrow slits, along with traces of a rampart walk that was later levelled off. Inside, a 1:100 scale model recreates the medieval town, accompanied by a sound-and-light show tracing its history from the 13th to the 16th century.

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What to know

The site sits right in the town centre of Sauveterre-de-Béarn, on a rocky spur above the gave d'Oloron.
The visit includes the tower itself and a scale model of the medieval town, enhanced by a sound-and-light show.
The top of the tower was levelled in the 19th century, so the original rampart walk is no longer visible.
The site has been a listed historic monument since 1886.

Where this château is

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

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Address

Sauveterre-de-Béarn, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00084525
Period of construction: 14th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the Monréal tower?: It dates from the 14th century and was part of the medieval defences of Sauveterre-de-Béarn.
What can be seen inside the tower?: A 1:100 scale model of the medieval town, presented with a sound-and-light show recounting its history.
Is the tower a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since a 1886 decree.
Can visitors still climb to the top of the tower?: The top was levelled in the 19th century, which altered the original appearance of the structure.