In summary
Welcome to Château des Aubépines, a historic gem dating back to 1622, meticulously renovated to combine timeless elegance with modern comfort and sustainability. This exceptional estate, set in the heart of the Béarn region, is designed to offer you a haven of calm and serenity, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Enjoy its relaxing rooms, swimming pool, fully-equipped gym and vast terraces overlooking a majestic forest of giant sequoia trees. Just a short distance from iconic towns such as Pau and Biarritz, and close to the magnificent Pyrenees, this château is an ideal base for hiking and nature breaks.
This property is also perfect for hosting your personal or business events (weddings, birthdays, communions, christenings, family celebrations, business seminars, etc.).
Bedrooms
Each bedroom combines elegance and practicality, with sober, serene decor that soothes the spirit.
Room 1
Room, 1st floor. This bedroom has 1 double bed 180 cm. Bathroom private, with bathtub, shower. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also fan.
Room 2
Room, 1st floor. The bedroom has 2 Beds including 1 double bed 180 cm, 1 single bed. Bathroom private, with shower. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also fan.
Room 3
Room, 1st floor. This bedroom has 1 double bed 180 cm. Bathroom private, with shower. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also air conditioning.
Room 4
Room, 1st floor. This bedroom has 1 double bed 180 cm. Bathroom private, with bathtub, shower. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also air conditioning.
Room 5
Room, 1st floor. This bedroom has 1 double bed 180 cm. Bathroom private, with shower. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also air conditioning.
Room 6
Room, 2nd floor. This bedroom has 2 twin beds 90 cm. Bathroom private, with shower. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also air conditioning, balcony.
Room 7
Room, 2nd floor. This bedroom has 1 double bed 180 cm. Bathroom private, with shower. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also fan.
Room 8
Room, 2nd floor. This bedroom has 1 double bed 180 cm. Bathroom private, with bathtub. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also fan.
Room 9
Room, 2nd floor. The bedroom has 3 Beds including 1 double bed 180 cm, 1 single bed 90 cm, 1 single bed 110 cm. Bathroom private, with shower. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also air conditioning.
Indoors
You'll immediately be swept away by the warm, refined ambience. Each room is a meeting of history and modernity, offering light, airy spaces decorated with subtlety.
The communal living areas, such as the lounge and dining room, have been designed to create an atmosphere of comfort and harmony. The lounge, with its historic fireplaces and cosy sofas, is a great place to relax and read a good book or enjoy a glass of local wine. The dining room, meanwhile, offers a majestic setting in which to enjoy convivial meals featuring quality cuisine.
There is also a modern, fully-equipped gym.
Outdoors
The château grounds extend over several hectares of greenery, with a swimming pool (10 x 6 m - depth: 1.2 to 1.8 m) inviting you to swim and relax. The sunny terraces are perfect for relaxing in the open air, surrounded by the soothing murmur of the giant sequoias. This enchanting setting invites contemplation and tranquillity, encouraging peaceful strolls in the garden or, for the more active, a sporting session in the fresh air.
Location
The château is ideally located in the heart of Béarn, a region rich in cultural and natural heritage. Just 30 minutes from the centre of Pau, a city of art and history, and 90 minutes from vibrant Biarritz, the estate offers easy access to regional attractions. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Pyrenean mountains, while culture buffs can venture out to discover the traditions of the Béarn region. Its proximity to the Spanish border, just an hour's drive away, also makes it an ideal gateway for discovering diverse landscapes and cultures across the border.
Dream accomplished with these few nights spent in October in this 1622 castle renovated with great taste to preserve the soul and authenticity of this improbable place.
Peaceful, bucolic, the edges of the swimming pool or the walk in this redwood forest in the castle park are all invitations to meditation.
Thanks again to the owners for their oh so warm welcome