Chateau Observatoire Abbadia, Hendaye

Guided tour with a group of about ten people. Playful tour of the castle's various wings, led by a friendly guide. It's a must.A.

By Russian standards, this is a historical heritage, according to the French rather new-found. An authoritative researcher of Africa, who decided to retrain as an astronomer (later president of the French Academy) Antoine Abbadia after marrying a wealthy heiress built a pseudo-historical castle in the southwest of France. And set up an observatory in the castle. As an architect, The Chief Restorer of France, Eugene Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, was invited. It was his tower that burned down on Notre Dame. The entrance to the territory is paid, the castle itself is allowed only in groups with a guide. Impressions positive. And the site is chosen good (views of the sea and mountains). And the structure itself is interesting both outside and inside. Especially pleased with the work place of the astronomer, the chapel and the stairs to nowhere. It is forbidden to shoot inside the castle. It's a shame to be around and not to visit.