Take part in a stroll through the remains, followed by geopolitical explanations of the construction and garrison. Demonstrations of the skills used in construction, performed on the lower battery, will be presented to you.
The fort built by Louis XIV, based on the palisaded defense tower designed by the engineer Poupard, is much more modest than the one imagined by the royal engineer Jacques Alleaume, when he came to Hendaye in August 1618. Nevertheless, the fortress was part of Louis XIV's plan for greatness, both for himself and for his people. The city of Fontarabie was impressed, and the people of Hendaye found relative peace...
The fort built by Louis XIV, based on the palisaded defense tower designed by the engineer Poupard, is much more modest than the one imagined by the royal engineer Jacques Alleaume, when he came to Hendaye in August 1618. Nevertheless, the fortress was part of Louis XIV's plan for greatness, both for himself and for his people. The city of Fontarabie was impressed, and the people of Hendaye found relative peace...
Animation patrimoine - Visite
Patrimoine culturel
Opening- Le samedi 30 mai 2026 , à 15h00
Prices
Gratuit, sur réservation.
Situation
GPS location
Latitude : 43.3599
Longitude : -1.77428
Longitude : -1.77428
Agenda
Journée hendayaise de la prévention de la noyade
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Sagarno Eguna - Journée du Cidre
13/06We are celebrating the Sagarno Eguna event in order to impregnate cider producers (12), Hendaye associations (14) and consumers with cider culture. Sagarno Eguna also serves to contribute to the local economy.…
HENDAYE
Exposition - Grands artistes et petites mains
du 02/06 au 13/06Nayara? Aimé? Robbie? Lea? Isaure ? Armand Luna Nora ? Ibai ? Dali ? Luma ? Aia ? Adam Mariam ? Ilune Alba ? Ferielle ? Yuri ? Maia Martin ? Hojala…
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