Origin of the first castle XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Initial construction on feudal motte.
XVIIe siècle
Construction of the fort house
Construction of the fort house XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Current construction on the old site.
1792
Sequestration
Sequestration 1792 (≈ 1792)
Abandonment and degradation of the building.
1860
Partial Demolition
Partial Demolition 1860 (≈ 1860)
Half discount, use as attic.
8 octobre 1993
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 8 octobre 1993 (≈ 1993)
Official site protection and remains.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Former castle (Box D 561), with its feudal motte, the ditch surrounding it (Box D 562), and the archaeological ground of its former courtyard (Box D 386, 388): inscription by order of 8 October 1993
Key figures
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Origin and history
The castle of Camou is a 17th century fortress built on the site of a 12th century castle in Aïcirits-Camou-Suhast, Lower Navarre. This monument, partially demolished in the 19th century, was erected on a feudal motte surrounded by a ditch. In 1792, already in poor condition and uninhabited for decades, he was placed under receivership. In 1860, only half remained, used as an attic. The current building retains traces of its original structure, including a round tower of stairs to the southwest.
The castle was inscribed in the Historical Monuments in 1993, including the feudal motte, its ditch and the archaeological ground of the former lowyard. Today, it houses collections of ancient tools and models of machines inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's plans. These elements bear witness to its architectural evolution and its role in local history, between medieval heritage and subsequent reuse.
Aïcirits-Camou-Suhast, a municipality in the Basque Country, is marked by a rural history and a strong cultural identity linked to Lower Navarre. The castle, though transformed, remains a symbol of the local heritage, reflecting the social and economic dynamics of the region, notably through its agricultural occupation and its integration into the network of historical monuments of New Aquitaine.
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