📜 Neo-Gothic château in Hendaye, built by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc for astronomer Antoine d'Abbadie.
🔍 Features a scientific observatory, library, and chapel, with multicultural decorations.
🔭 Explore a unique 19th-century observatory castle.
🎨 Admire eclectic Neo-Gothic architecture and rich interior decorations.
🌍 Discover Antoine d'Abbadie's life as an explorer, linguist, and scientist.
🌳 Enjoy the surrounding park and historical context.
⚠️ Limited daily visitors, reservations required, especially in summer.
🗣️ Guided tours primarily in French; written documents in English/Spanish available.
🚫 Closed on specific dates throughout the year.
🎧 Download an audio guide for self-guided tours (July-August from 4 PM).
🅿️ Free parking available within a 10-minute walk (Ascoubia, La Glacière street).
🚌 Accessible by bus (Abadia stop) or a 15-minute walk from Hendaye beach.
💰 Guided tour adults €12.90, students €10.50, children €5.90. Self-guided tour adults €11.50.
🕒 Daily, but closed January 5-26, May 1, September 11, December 24, 25, 31 (2026).
Two free parking areas within 10 minutes walk: Ascoubia (500m) and La Glacière street (200m).
Awarded 'Tourisme & Handicap' label, indicating accessibility.
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