When was Sainte-Marie castle built?

The castle dates from the 14th century, a period of feudal architecture in the Pyrenees.

Why does only part of the castle remain?

Only ruins survive; the site is officially designated as remains rather than an intact structure.

Is the site protected?

Yes, the castle remains have been listed as a historical monument since 1930, with the protection updated in 2023.

Restes du château de Sainte-Marie

Esterre

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Restes du château de Sainte-Marie stands in Esterre (Hautes-Pyrénées), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The remains of Sainte-Marie castle, located in Esterre, date from the 14th century. Protected as a historical monument since 1930, the site preserves traces of medieval Pyrenean architecture. What survives today offers evidence of fortified occupation in this mountain region.

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The site has no organized visitor facilities or regular opening hours.
There is no admission fee to view the remains.
No accessibility infrastructure is documented at the location.

Where this château is

Esterre · Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie

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2 Rue de l'Eglise, 65120 Esterre

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00095392
Period of construction: 14th century

Frequently asked

When was Sainte-Marie castle built?: The castle dates from the 14th century, a period of feudal architecture in the Pyrenees.
Why does only part of the castle remain?: Only ruins survive; the site is officially designated as remains rather than an intact structure.
Is the site protected?: Yes, the castle remains have been listed as a historical monument since 1930, with the protection updated in 2023.