Château-Neuf

Bayonne, France

Sitting in the highest point of Petit Bayonne you will find the  Château-Neuf (“new castle”) built in the 15th century by Charles IV. This massive building now belongs to the university and is unfortunately closed to the public.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

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3.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Magali Amaro (2 years ago)
The apartment was not the one to book, it smelled like a mortuary room and you didn't have to be thick to get into the bathroom. Indeed it does not fully open it is blocked by the bed which itself is blocked by the bedside table which is glued to the radiator. Don't be fooled when he says flat screen he is talking about a smaller screen than a computer. I did not stay, but I still emphasize that the person I spoke to on the phone when at the apartment was very friendly and really tried to help me.
Gustavo De Almeida (3 years ago)
Very comfortable and inexpensive. Well located and spacious. For a weekend in this beautiful city I highly recommend it.
Carlos A. (4 years ago)
The location is unbeatable. The facilities somewhat dirty and does not smell too good. During the day the area is very quiet and pleasant. At night it is not possible to rest due to the excessive noise of the bars.
Yulia Feliz Shapovalova (5 years ago)
It's very beautiful, but it's very noisy. Beside it there is a bar which is a bit creepy, there is people that look like aee doing bad things. Also in the mornings 30 trash trucks come and make a loud song of working.
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