Visit to the park and the castle
Urtubie Castle – Cultural Tours Description : Urtubie Castle , a 16th-century gem, invites you to discover its rich architectural heritage and period furniture. Park-side facade : Admire the beauty of this facade, testifying to the elegance of the castle in its green setting. 16th…
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Urtubie Castle
Saint Jean de Luz
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Urtubie Castle – Cultural Tours
Description :
Urtubie Castle , a 16th-century gem, invites you to discover its rich architectural heritage and period furniture.
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Park-side facade : Admire the beauty of this facade, testifying to the elegance of the castle in its green setting.
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16th Century Hunting Room : This room, decorated with 17th century furniture, evokes the history of hunting in past centuries.
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Dining room : Its 17th-century furniture, as well as a beautiful 16th-century tapestry, immerses you in the atmosphere of a prosperous era.
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Small 18th-century salon : This salon houses a portrait of the Countess of Coral by Etcheverry (1912), an elegant tribute to the aristocracy of the time.
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Grand salon of the 16th century : Renovated in 1830, this salon houses a portrait of Monsieur H. de Larralde-Diusteguy , descendant of the viscounts of Urtubie, painted by Etcheverry in 1907.
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First Empire bathroom : A refined space, enriched with period furniture, a testament to the comfort and elegance of the early 19th century.
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17th century chapel : A remarkable place of worship, rich in history and sacred art.
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17th century orangery : Now transformed into a seminar and exhibition hall, it retains its old-world charm while adapting to modern events.
Escape Game (starting September 1st) The Mystery of Saint Jean de Luz (additional charge, online booking required) for ages 9 and up. All the guests at a country luncheon in Saint-Jean de Luz fall seriously ill, except for the castle's cook. You decide to take advantage of his absence to infiltrate his back kitchen and search for an antidote.
Opening hours of the park and castle: 7 days a week except Easter Sunday:
- From April 1st to 30th: from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:15 pm to 6 pm
- From May 1st to July 14th: from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:15 pm to 6:15 pm
- From July 15th to August 31st: from 10:30 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 6:15 pm
- From September 1st to 30th: from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:15 pm to 6:15 pm
- From October 1st to 31st: from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:15 pm to 5:45 pm
- November, only during the All Saints' Day holidays: from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:15 pm to 5:45 pm
Urtubie Castle visiting hours:
- Visits are self-guided with a paper description or an audio guide on a smartphone inside the castle and in the park.
- The history of the castle and its architecture are explained by a guide at the following times:
- From April 1st to May 31st: 11:15am, 3pm, 4pm.
- From June 1st to July 13th: 11:15am, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm.
- From July 14th to August 31st: 11am, 12pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm
- From September 1st to September 30th: 11:15 am, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm
- From October 1st to October 31st, 11:15am, 3pm, 4pm.
- November, only during the All Saints' Day holidays: 11:15 am, 3 pm, 4 pm
Prices:
- PARK + CASTLE + ORANGERY : – Adults (over 16) €9.50 – Children (5 to 16) €5.00 – Free for children under 5 – For groups, large families, and discounts, please contact us
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Urtubie Castle
Saint Jean de Luz Owned by the same family since its construction in 1341, this fortified castle was enlarged in the 16th and 18th centuries and is now a very welcoming Historic Monument, furnished and decorated with refinement.
The stones of Urtubie tell the story of six centuries of Basque Country history. King Louis XI stayed here in 1463, and Louis XIV raised the estate to a viscounty in 1654. In the 19th century, Soult and then Wellington passed through during the Napoleonic Wars.
Its location, 3 kilometers from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and 9 kilometers from Spain, makes it a privileged place whose charm and historical richness invite visitors to explore or stay longer.
The guest rooms are open from April 1st to November 2nd. All the rooms are located in the castle; they have been recently renovated and are fully furnished and decorated with 18th- and 19th-century paintings and furniture. They all have bathrooms equipped with a bathtub and shower, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.
The 6-hectare grounds include a swimming pool, tennis court, garden, and terrace for enjoying sunny days.
