Visit to the Maison Carrée
Maison Carrée de Nay - Cultural Tours Description : The Maison Carrée in Nay , a remarkable historical building, invites you to discover its inner courtyard and Renaissance gallery . This iconic location immerses you in the architecture of the period and allows you to…
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Maison Carrée de Nay - Cultural Tours
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The Maison Carrée in Nay , a remarkable historical building, invites you to discover its inner courtyard and Renaissance gallery . This iconic location immerses you in the architecture of the period and allows you to experience the unique atmosphere of this historic monument.
The Maison Carrée, whose real name is Maison Bonasse , was built in the second half of the 16th century at the request of François de Béarn-Bonasse, son-in-law of Pedro Sacaze, a wealthy merchant from Nay who had settled in Zaragoza. One of the few Renaissance buildings in Béarn, the Maison Carrée in Nay is unique in Aquitaine with its Italianate loggias on four levels on the west side and three on the east. Discover the architecture and decor of a noble house inspired by Renaissance châteaux. The tour also reveals the daily life of the very wealthy bourgeoisie through period furniture, rich silk and velvet fabrics, 16th-century tableware, and more. It also evokes the turbulent era of the Wars of Religion and the war captains, such as François de Béarn-Bonasse.
The Maison Carrée in Nay now houses a museum recounting its history and that of Nay, which also hosts temporary exhibitions and cultural events.
Schedules
All year round (except July/August):
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday : 10am-12pm/3pm-6pm Thursday and Friday : 3pm-6pm
July/August:
Tuesday to Sunday : 10am to 12:30pm / 2:30pm to 6:30pm. Closed on Mondays. Open every public holiday (except Mondays).
Prices
Summer Period (Summer Exhibition)
The ticket includes access to the temporary summer exhibition as well as the museum's permanent collections.
- Single price: €5
- Reduced price: €3.30
Rest of the year
Summer off-season period
- Temporary exhibitions: Free
- Museum (1st floor) : Full price: €3 / Reduced price: €2 (recipients of the minimum old-age pension, job seekers, people with disabilities, students under 25 and other students in art / art history / archaeology / museology, tour guides, holders of the "on the historical route of Béarn and Basque Country" passport)
Free access to the Renaissance courtyard all year round.
Animations
Variable rates
Library
Hours: by appointment only
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Nay La Maison Carrée, <strong>construite au XVIe siècle</strong> par un riche marchand drapier, est un superbe hôtel particulier de <strong>style Renaissance</strong>, directement inspiré de l’architecture florentine. Sa cour intérieure, ses loggias à l’italienne et ses élégantes sculptures en font un <strong>joyau du patrimoine béarnais</strong>. À l’intérieur, une remarquable collection de mobilier régional (du XVIIe au début du XIXe siècle) met en lumière les grandes écoles locales comme Morlaàs et Monein. Lieu vivant de culture, la Maison Carrée propose également des expositions temporaires et animations tout au long de l’année.
