Urtubie Castle Castles in Urrugne

3 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, visit the Park and Château d’Urtubie

Belonging to the same family since its construction in 1341, this fortified castle was enlarged in the 16th and 18th centuries to become today a very welcoming Historic Monument, furnished and decorated with refinement. The stones of Urtubie tell the story of six centuries of the history of the Basque Country. King Louis XI stayed there in 1463 and Louis

Its location 3 kilometers from the historic heart of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and 9 kilometers from Spain makes it a privileged place whose charm and historical richness encourage visits.

Château d'Urtubie has a 6-hectare park, full of flowers in spring and summer.

Exhibition in the 18th century orangery on “The benefits of plants from the Basque Country”. For families, old wooden games have been installed in the Park and a treasure hunt is offered at no extra cost for families equipped with a smartphone.

Access: if you come by the motorway, A63 exit exit 2 Urrugne At the first roundabout: take the 2nd exit towards Urrugne and Château d'Urtubie

Urtubie Castle opening hours:

Urtubie Castle is open 7 days a week from April 1 to October 31 and during the All Saints' Day holidays

• From April 1 to July 13: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
• From July 14 to August 31: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.,
• From September 1 to 30: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
• From October 1 to 31: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
• From November 1 to 6: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The architectural evolution of the castle against a backdrop of French history and the history of the family will be commented by a guide at:

• From April 1 to May 31: 11:15 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.
• From June 1 to July 13: 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.
• From July 14 to August 31: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m.
• From September 1 to 30: 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.
• From October 1 to 31: 11:15 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.
• From November 1 to 6: 11:15 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

Prices (Park + Castle + Orangery) :

• Adults (over 16 years old) €9.00
• Students €7.50
• Children (5 to 16 years old) €5.00

Visits to the park and the castle by audio guide on smartphone in French, English, Spanish, Basque, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Japanese

• Free for children under 5 years old
• Groups, large families and discounts: contact us