Domaine du château de Coarraze

English translation

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History

The seigneury is mentioned from the 12th century. At the end of the 15th century, Gaston de Foix, count of Carmaing, becomes owner of the land of Coarraze and carries out all manner of exactions which lead Jean d'Albret to raze the castle in 1508. The castle is accidentally burnt in 1684 and rebuilt around 1755. Built on vaulted cellars, apparent on the north side to form three levels, the building has a central avant-corps in slight projection, topped with a triangular pediment. A strong cornice encircles the building, separating the ground floor from the upper storey of roof space covered with a roof replaced in the 19th century. Inside, on the north side, a monumental staircase gives access to the upper rooms. On the south side, a salon hung with Chinese wallpaper decorated with branches and birds forms the pivotal room of the ensemble. The park presents a succession of terraces. To the north are built the large vaulted stables with groin vaults, surmounted by hay lofts. Below, towards the entrance, are arranged the outbuildings. Henry IV spent his early childhood here, his governess, Suzanne de Bourbon, having been baroness of Miossens and Coarraze.