{"id":14363,"date":"2023-11-02T18:35:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T17:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hendaye-tourisme.fr\/abbadia-the-castle-observatory\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T11:52:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T10:52:33","slug":"abbadia-the-castle-observatory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hendaye-tourisme.fr\/en\/activities\/cultural-activities\/abbadia-the-castle-observatory\/","title":{"rendered":"Abbadia, the Observatory-Castle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Relive Antoine d’Abbadie’s travels in his home, built in then 19th century by Eug\u00e8ne Viollet le Duc.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This castle reveals Antoine d’Abbadie ‘s life, dedicated to science, man and God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People can visit every room recently restored, including the observatory and its lunette m\u00e9ridienne, the library, the chapel, the bedrooms, salons and boudoirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built between 1864 and 1884 in Neo-Gothic style, Abbadia is one of the rare creations of the illustrious architect Eug\u00e8ne Viollet le Duc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is classified as a “Monument Historique” and has been awarded the “Maison des Illustres<\/a>” and “Tourisme & Handicap” labels <\/strong>Tourisme & Handicap<\/strong><\/a>” and “Qualit\u00e9 Tourisme”<\/a> labels.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The castle is closed on the following dates: January 5th to 26th, May 1st, September 11th, December 24th, 25th and 31st, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See the 2026 leaflet<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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NEW : why not become Antoine d’Abbadie’s heir at the Abbadia Escape Game<\/a> !<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Note to visitors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Abbadia is a particularly fragile site<\/strong>. Its daily attendance, agreed jointly with DRAC Aquitaine, is limited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reservations are required all year round, especially in midsummer. We guarantee you the best possible welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abbadia offers 2 free parking areas within a 10-minute walk: the Ascoubia parking lot (500 meters) and the la Glaci\u00e8re street (200 meters).
Please note: the nearby Armatonde street is free from mid-September to mid-June; however, it is particularly steep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public is encouraged to come by bus (Abadia stop – lines 14, 15 and 26<\/a>) or on foot from Hendaye beach (about 15 minutes).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Information & Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Abbadia, the Castle-Observatory<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

27, route de la Corniche
64700 HENDAYE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tel: +33 5 59 20 04 51<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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