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Beyries Castle is a 17th-century building located in the Landes department, in the commune of Beyries. This monument, classified as historical monuments since 2001, presents itself as a small noble house, typical of the local architecture of the period. Its main house body, spread over two levels, is flanked by two pavilions, forming a rectangular ensemble with walls in lime-heavy bellows. The roof, covered with slates and tiles of Marseille, as well as its nine chimneys with right hood, dated from the construction, are remarkable elements of its architectural heritage.

Beyries Castle should not be confused with Beyrie Castle, another building in the same department. Although less known than other monuments in the Landes, its inscription in 2001 shows its historical and architectural interest. The materials used, such as the rubble and tiles of Marseilles, reflect the local construction techniques and trade of the time. The absence of any mention of its owners or its precise use in available sources limits the knowledge of its social history.

The architecture of the castle, with its rectangular plan and its two levels in double depth, illustrates the characteristics of the 17th century rural noble houses in New Aquitaine. These buildings often served as secondary residences for wealthy families or as local administrative centres. Their presence in the Dutch landscape is a testament to the feudal and post-feudal organization of the region, where nobility played a major economic and political role despite the relative modesty of some constructions.

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