Urtubie Castle: tourist and cultural visit to the Basque Country
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Special Event – Easter Moons at Urtubie Castle
Come with your family for an authentic medieval experience! A military encampment hosted by Les Sentinelles de la Guivre, children’s activities, a medieval market, live music, Marc the blacksmith… and a period costume photo contest!
Monday, April 21, 2025
From 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:15 to 18:00
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Easter Monday
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Immerse yourself in the Middle Ages at Urtubie Castle!
Monday, April 21, 2025
Urtubie Castle – Urrugne / Saint Jean de Luz
On Easter Monday, Urtubie Castle offers an exceptional day of discovery and family entertainment, in the immersive atmosphere of a living medieval military camp animated by Les Sentinelles de la Guivre.
⚔️ A living historical reenactment for young and old.
Throughout the day, you’ll explore an authentic and lively medieval encampment with:
- The Militaria Arena: Medieval weapons and fencing demonstrations, complete with armor!
- Kids’ List: Introduction to swordplay (foam), shield, and the knight’s oath
- Viking Combat: Immersion in collective combat strategy
- Coin Workshop: Minting coins and discovering the history of money
- Heraldry Workshop: Create your own coat of arms!
- Marc the Blacksmith: Traditional blacksmithing demonstrations throughout the day
- Two Medieval Musicians: Period music strolling through the park
- Small Medieval Market: with vendors, artisanal goods, and local sweets
📸 Photography Contest
"Medieval Costume"
Children are invited to come in costume (knights, princesses, troubadours, etc.). Parents can take a photo on the castle grounds and send it to our email address. A jury will choose the best photo and costume!
To win:
- Free admission for four people to our fantastic storytelling evening with Julie the storyteller on Thursday, April 24th.
- A surprise treat
- And a featured photo of the winning photo on our social media channels.
ℹ️ Practical information
Schedules:
- 10:30–12:30 and 2:15–6:00
Prices:
- Adults: €9.50
- Children (5–16 years): €5
- Free for children under 5 years old
Reservations:
- Urrugne Tourist Office: +335 59 54 60 80
- Online :
Come in costume, curious or with your family, and experience a day out of time in the fascinating world of the Middle Ages at Urtubie Castle!
a historic monument
A HISTORICAL MONUMENT TO DISCOVER
Belonging to the same family since its construction in 1341, this fortified castle was enlarged in the 16th and 18th centuries to become today a very welcoming Historical Monument, furnished and decorated with refinement
Castle visit
The stones of Urtubie tell six centuries of Basque history.
Charming hotel
Family house, originally a fortified castle from the 14th century, the Urtubie Castle welcomes you for short and long stays
Dalzate shop
The DALZATE brand was born at the chateau of Urtubia on the Basque Coast, in the immediate vicinity of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Urtubie Castle
a historic monument
This fortified castle still belongs to the same family since its construction in 1341 . Additions and improvements were carried out in the XVIe and XVIIIe centuries and the castle of Urtubie is today an inviting historic monument , furnished and decorated with refinement .
The stones of Urtubie tell six centuries of history of the Basque Country . King Louis XI sejourned in the castle in 1463 and Louis XIV raised the domain to the status of viscounty in 1654 . In the 19th century Soult then Wellington were known to the castle during the Napoléonic wars .
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