MAGNIFICENT HISTORIC CHÂTEAU WITH OUTBUILDINGS AND 30 HECTARES OF LANDLocated in the heart of Béarn (64) -in the historic southwest of France- stands majestically between the mountains and the sea, an exceptional estate. Fully renovated, this magnificent 17th-century château was rescued from decline and revitalized as a venue for transnational gatherings aimed at bridging society and science, the
MAGNIFICENT HISTORIC CHÂTEAU WITH OUTBUILDINGS AND 30 HECTARES OF LANDLocated in the heart of Béarn (64) -in the historic southwest of France- stands majestically between the mountains and the sea, an exceptional estate. Fully renovated, this magnificent 17th-century château was rescued from decline and revitalized as a venue for transnational gatherings aimed at bridging society and science, the arts and agriculture, and different generations and nations. An intellectual microcosm that has evolved over the ages, the Château unites the world of the mind to unleash creative potential; it opens up opportunities for local talent, attracts international thinkers and artists, and strengthens the regional identity of Béarn. Description:- 17th-century Château- Complete restoration (2003–2005)- Restored antique furniture spanning four centuries- 30 hectares of land (meadows, fields, and forests)Location:- Situated on a hillside between the Basque coast and Pau, offering magnificent, unobstructed views of the Pyrenees. - Distances: Bayonne: 35 min by car; Biarritz and Pau: 45 min by car; Orthez: 10 min by carMain building- Approx. 900 m² of living space, plus 30 m² of basement and 250 m² of attic space- Entrance hall, grand staircase, kitchen, historic bakery, guest toilets, office, 3 reception rooms, 14 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms- Vaulted cellar, atticOutbuildings:- Approx. 320 m² of usable area, plus 200 m² of attic space- 3 event rooms, historic wine press room with built-in bar- 3 guest toilets, kitchen and laundry room, boiler room- Large garage, 2 attic spacesFacilities:- Gas central heating for all ground-floor rooms; combined heating/air conditioning for second-floor bedrooms- Hot water provided by 3 air-to-water heat pumps- Central telephone and internet system- Modern, fully equipped kitchen featuring a gas range with 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, and a fridge-freezer with ice maker- Wastewater treatment via a modern bio-bacterial system with infiltration pipes Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/