Origin and history

The Castle of Abbadie is a monument located in the commune of Aroue-Ithorots-Olhaiby, New Aquitaine. Although its time of construction is not specified in the available sources, this castle remains a significant part of the local heritage, testifying to the architectural and cultural history of this region of south-west France. In the general context of New Aquitaine, castles have often played a central role in the social and economic organization of the territories.

They served as residences for local lords, defence places, or symbols of power. In Aroue-Ithorots-Olhaiby, as in other rural communes, these monuments were also linked to agricultural and craft activities that structured the daily life of the inhabitants.