MAGNIFICENT HISTORIC CASTLE WITH OUTBUILDINGS AND 30 HECTARES OF LAND

Located in the heart of Béarn (64), the historic southwest of France, stands majestically between mountains and sea, an exceptional estate.

Entirely renovated, this magnificent castle, built in the 17th century, has been saved from decay and relaunched as a venue for transnational meetings aimed at connecting society and science, arts and agriculture, generations and nations. An intellectual microcosm that has grown over the ages, this Castle unites the world of the mind to free creative powers, opening perspectives to the region's talents, attracting international thinkers and artists.

Description

• 17th century castle
• Complete restoration in 2003-2005
• Restored antique furniture dating back 4 centuries
• 30 hectares of land (meadows, fields, forests)

Location

• Between the Basque Coast and Pau on a hilltop, with magnificent unobstructed views of the Pyrenees.
• Distances: Bayonne: 35 minutes by car, Biarritz and Pau: 45 minutes by car, Orthez: 10 minutes by car

Main Building

• Approximately 900 m² of living space, plus 30 m² of basement and 250 m² of attic
• Entrance hall, grand staircase, kitchen, historic bakery, guest toilets, office, 3 lounges, 14 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms
• Vaulted cellar, attic

Outbuildings

• Approximately 320 m² of usable space, plus 200 m² of attic
• Possibility to use these spaces to create additional bedrooms
• 3 event rooms, historic wine press with integrated bar
• 3 guest toilets, kitchen and laundry room, boiler room
• Large garage, 2 attics

Equipment

• Central gas heating for all ground floor rooms, combined heating/air conditioning for 2nd floor bedrooms
• Hot water preparation via 3 air-to-water heat pumps
• Central telephone and internet system
• Modern fully equipped kitchen, with gas stove and 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, refrigerator-freezer with ice machine
• Wastewater disposal via modern biobacterial degradation system with infiltration pipes