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 The Maison Carrée, <strong>built in the 16th century</strong> by a wealthy cloth merchant, is a magnificent <strong>Renaissance-style</strong> mansion directly inspired by Florentine architecture. Its inner courtyard, Italianate loggias, and elegant sculptures make it a <strong>jewel of Béarn's heritage</strong> . Inside, a remarkable collection of regional furniture (from the 17th to the early 19th century) showcases the great local schools such as Morlaàs and Monein. A vibrant cultural hub, the Maison Carrée also offers temporary exhibitions and events throughout the year.
