Château de Beaucens

The castle features a 25-meter tall central keep and a forty-meter-long main courtyard surrounded by defensive walls with stone crenellations.

Built in 1037, the castle served as the residence of the Viscounts of Lavedan until religious conflicts and natural disasters led to its decline.

The castle structure demonstrates the classical architectural principles of medieval military fortifications in the Hautes-Pyrénées region of France.

The castle grounds now function as a zoological park called Donjon des Aigles, displaying numerous birds of prey with afternoon flight demonstrations.

The Tower of Midi contains a ground-floor well and currently houses a condor, while the eastern section reveals the former living quarters of nobles.

Location: Beaucens

Architectural style: classical architecture

Website: http://donjon-des-aigles.com/histoire-donjon-aigles.html

GPS coordinates: 42.97180,-0.05964

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06