The Abbadia estate is located around Château Observatoire Abbadia, which borders the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a pleasant place , where visitors can take a stroll. Discover , a unique walk between ocean and forest.
The historic site of Abbadia
Located high above Hendaye, along the Basque coast, Château Observatoire Abbadia was built between 1864 and 1884 by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, the architect behind the famous Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. All in typical neo-Gothic style. Its architecture was inspired by the models of fortified castles dating from the Middle Ages, and visitors can tour it. Today, it is listed as a historic monument, having been donated to the Académie des sciences. Surrounding is an area of great beauty, made up of plains and forests. The ocean and fields can be seen in the distance at .
A stroll around the d’Abbadia estate
The beauty of the Château lies not only in its architecture. Its surroundings are just as interesting. The visitors to the Château can take advantage of the estate to stroll around. It takes between an hour and an hour and a half to do a complete tour of the estate. Nature and splendid landscapes are on offer to those who embark on this novel discovery of the site. During this walk, you can admire the ocean and the pastures that border the estate. It’s a corner of nature that’s hit by the sea air and enjoys a very pleasant climate in all seasons.
Around the Château, which stands facing the ocean, visitors can enjoy a delightful outdoor scenography: landscaped garden, scientific laboratory, agricultural park, campsite and golf course… Along the way, archival photos and interpretive elements take you on a journey through time.
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