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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The Church of Notre-Dame de Bordagain, located in Ciboure in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, is a religious building classified as a historical monument. Its status as an ancient fortress church suggests a defensive function, typical of religious constructions of some troubled times. The facades and the tower, excluding the modern chapel adjacent to the east, were inscribed by decree of 28 April 1987, highlighting their heritage value.

The location of this monument, in the municipality of Ciboure (code Insee 64189), is specified with an official address: rue de la Tour. The region, now integrated into New Aquitaine, was historically marked by a religious architecture often linked to the protection needs of local populations. Fortress churches, like Bordagain, played a central role in community life, serving both as a place of worship and as a refuge in the event of conflict.

The church property belongs to the municipality of Ciboure, and its present state (open or closed to the visit) is not specified in the available sources. The location data, although satisfactory (note 7/10), indicate an approximate address at 38 Joseph Street Iturriza. No additional information on its contemporary use (rent, guest rooms) is mentioned.

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