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The Manor House of Moncayolle-Larrory-Mendibieu is a noble house built in the 15th century, characteristic of local architecture with its gable walls and flat roof tiles on steep slopes. The building, partially remodeled around 1830, retains sill windows spread over three levels, while a rectangular tower staircase serves the floors. This monument bears witness to the seigneurial heritage of the Soule, the historical region of the French Basque Country.

This mansion belonged to the Goyheneche family, of which Bernard de Goyheneche, nicknamed Matalas, was a central figure. In 1660 he led the Souletins' revolt against their forced attachment to the Béarn and the crown of France. Arrested after a betrayal, Matalas was beheaded on 8 November 1660, marking the end of this insurrection. The building, classified as a Historic Monument in 1973 for its facades and roofs, thus embodies a significant episode of local resistance.

The architecture of the mansion reflects its status as a noble residence, with discrete defensive elements and subsequent developments, such as the modifications of the 19th century. Its location at 84 Chemin du Presbytère, in a preserved rural setting, makes it a witness to both Basque political history and the evolution of fortified houses in New Aquitaine. The accuracy of its location is estimated a priori satisfactory, according to the available data.

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