Château-Vieux, Medieval castle in Bayonne, France
The Château-Vieux features three Roman towers integrated into its square structure, forming a substantial defensive complex at the northern corner of ancient walls.
Built on a Roman castrum from the 2nd century, the castle underwent reinforcement in 1619 under the direction of Antoine de Gramont, governor of Bayonne.
The castle exemplifies the architectural evolution from Roman military structures through medieval fortifications to 17th-century defensive adaptations in French military engineering.
Interior access to the castle requires participation in specific heritage events, as the building currently functions as a military facility.
The fortress incorporates original Roman towers from the 2nd century, making it one of the oldest continuously used military structures in France.
Location: Bayonne
Address: 2, rue des Gouverneurs
GPS coordinates: 43.49190,-1.47790
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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