Château de Bouvées, Labrihe, France

Château de Bouvées was built between 1530 and 1560 by Monseigneur de Saint-Julien, Bishop of Aire-sur-Adour, on the ruins of an earlier structure. At the time of the French Revolution, it was sold as a national asset.

The building consisted of three wings enclosing an inner courtyard, flanked in the corners by round towers. Only the east and south parts remain, the agricultural buildings attached to the ancient walls reproducing the earlier layout. Of the towers, all that remain are that in the south-east and traces of the south-west. The pigeon loft was built on the base of a tower. A demolished wall near the chapel reveals the former gatehouse which led into the courtyard. The chapel still has sculptures and two mullioned windows decorated with mouldings. Attached is a round tower standing on a base with four floors. A vaulted cellar gave surveillance of the surrounding area by spy holes. Inside are 15th and 18th century chimneys, earthenware paving, beamed ceilings and visible joists.

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Eric Oudin (12 months ago)
Beautiful castle apparently well maintained but private space where it is forbidden to enter

KARINE BRIFFLOT (2 years ago)
Very friendly setting and warm welcome. I recommend.

Virginie Benedetto (4 years ago)
I did not have the opportunity to visit it inside but on the other hand from the outside it is simply splendid

elios TOMAS (4 years ago)
Nice place to meet friends

Caroline Vermylen (4 years ago)
Private castle, rental possible for holidays! Very nice holidays, great setting, beautiful swimming pool, great for children, donkeys, chickens ...

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