Château de Saint-Béat, Saint-Béat, France

Château de Saint-Béat dates from the 12th century. It was enlarged by Henri IV (1553 – 1610). Rulers rarely lived in Saint-Béat; the castle was occupied by captains until the 16th century. In 1588, the Parlement of Toulouse passed a law that required the inhabitants of Melles, Argut and Arlos by turns to guard the castle, subject to a fine of 500 écus. The castle never had to repel invasions, though its strategic position close to the Spanish border led to it being described as 'la clef de France' (the key to France).

The castle was surrounded by two enceintes. The keep measures 5m square and had two storeys. The castle provides views over the village and the Garonne valley.

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Rokki Dakar18 (2 months ago)
Super

Cécile ARNOLD (3 months ago)
A very beautiful castle very well restored, a top welcome as well as the meals. It is also possible to cook outside, each room having its place with fridge, hotplate and crockery. The pool area is also very pleasant. The rooms are well renovated, the beds are good. For me, only one downside: we had a room facing the road with a lot of trucks and we did not have a window that opened in our bed nook.

Karen Kommer-de Graaff (7 months ago)
Love this place! Warm welcome! So much to enjoy, to see, to do here in the beautiful mountains, Les Pyrénées. We have spend our holidays off season a couple of times as a(n) (extended) family here at super friendly owners Yvette and Arné place. We enjoyed every moment whether it was for Yvette s cooking skills, hike in the mountains, skiing day, rafting, balnea therapy (Loudenviel) or any other day just relaxing by the pool or in the garden (there is just so much to do!). Next dream is to have a big gathering with friends there. A la prochaine!

Babette Pinto (2 years ago)
Cet endroit est tout simplement super.les propriétaires sont aux petits soins, l accueil est chaleureux, le repas du soir très copieux et délicieux, pareil pour le petit déjeuner. À refaire.

Jesse Postma (3 years ago)
Beste vakantieplek ooit!! ook de activiteiten met Stefan zijn geweldig

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