Château de Montaner Castles in Tarasteix

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Location : In the countryside

Province : Hautes Pyrénées - From Tarbes to the plateau de Lannemezan

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  • English
    • Montaner Castle is a fortified castle located in Montaner, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. It was built in the late 14th century by Gaston Fébus, Count of Foix and Viscount of Béarn, to strengthen the defenses of his territories against the Kingdom of Aragon.


      Architecture and history

      The castle is a remarkable example of late medieval military architecture. It is characterized by its imposing red brick keep, which rises to a height of 40 meters, offering panoramic views of the Pyrenees mountain range and the surrounding countryside.

      Gaston Fébus designed this fortress to be a symbol of his power and independence.

      The castle has a rich and eventful history, having witnessed many conflicts and historical events.


      Visits

      Today, Montaner Castle is open to the public and offers an immersive experience of medieval history. Visitors can explore the various parts of the castle, including the keep, armory, and inner courtyards.

      A new scenography allows you to travel through the history and traditions of the 14th century.


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Traveller Reviews Château de Montaner

4.5 sur 5 758 reviews

  • Pierre

    2 sur 5 Reviews posted by Pierre on 24/03/2025

    Déception, site fermé au public jusqu'à l'été prochain... Les conditions d'ouverture ne sont pas vraiment connues. L'exécution d'un contrat de concession va déterminer le cadre de la future exploitation. La présence de quelques inscriptions hostiles déci delà trahit un climat pas très serein pour le moment, notamment avec les anciens acteurs des fêtes médiévales, lesquelles pourraient ne plus exister... A voir, à suivre...

  • Jean-Michel MAUREL

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jean-Michel MAUREL on 19/01/2025

  • bruno roux

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by bruno roux on 10/11/2024

Traveller Reviews Château de Montaner

4.1 sur 5 46 reviews

  • "Perfect for our grey afternoon"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by VCLOZ (Brisbane, Australia) on 11/04/2019

    The day was a grey and rainy, and my son and I were probably the only visitors around there for the day. We made it in time for the tour and really enjoyed it. Our young guide was friendly and very...

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  • "Lovely afternoon with activities for the whole family."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Stephen M (County Antrim, United Kingdom) on 04/08/2018

    We had a lovely afternoon here. There’s not much to see around the grounds of the castle but the Tower has several floors of exhibitions and there are two short videos to watch in the dungeon. We...

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  • "Never ceases to amaze"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by GlutenFreeGourmand (Cheshire, United Kingdom) on 20/08/2017

    I love Montaner. The chateau, now partly restored and made into a little museum, is a jewel in the Occitane countryside. The steps up to the top can be a bit of a trek for the less fit but it's well...

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Château de Montaner

Address

962 Chemin Costa de Febus
64460 Montaner

Contacts

Phone : 05 59 81 98 29

GPS coordinates

43° 20'57.24"N, 0° 0'43"W

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