Vieux Château

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Vieux Château, Medieval castle in Mauléon-Licharre, France

The castle stands on elevated ground with three corner towers, stone walls, and a three-arched bridge spanning across a defensive moat.

Originally constructed in 1261, the fortress remained under English control until Gaston IV of Foix reclaimed it for France in 1449.

The castle exhibits a combination of dressed stone in its lower sections and roughly cut stone in the upper parts of its towers.

The entrance fee is 3 euros for adults and 2 euros for children, with guided tours available by appointment for groups between 20 and 50 people.

A 29-meter deep well remains within the castle courtyard, along with narrow passages leading to ancient dungeons beneath the structure.

Location: Mauléon-Licharre

Inception: 1261

GPS coordinates: 43.21920,-0.88639

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47

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