Château de Morlanne

Morlanne, France

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Phone: +33 5 59 81 60 27

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Situated in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, the Château de Morlanne is a formidable 14th-century fortress designed by Sicard de Lordat. Built in brick, it presents a striking polygonal defensive enceinte punctuated by gateways and surrounded by moats, with a commanding central keep dominating the composition. The castle's interior courtyard remains a focal point of its layout, while a manor house constructed at the end of the 16th century occupies the inner precinct, reflecting the gradual evolution of military architecture toward domestic comfort. Designated a monument historique in 1975, the restored castle now welcomes visitors.

Architect

Sicard de Lordat

Type: castle
Heritage: monument historique inscrit
Place: Morlanne, France

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Location

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