In the heart of Albret, between Mézins and Sos, built in the 13th century by the lords of Poudenas, vassals of Edward I Plantagenet, Duke of Aquitaine and King of England, the castle of Poudenas defended the valley of the Gélise, which it overlooks by 50 meters, at the outlet of the Landes Forest.
A military fortification until the 16th century, the castle was then decorated with mullioned windows.
In the 16th century, the former military fortification was transformed into a lordly residence and then, in the 17th century, into an Italian palace. By its architecture and the landscape which surrounds it, the castle of Poudenas is comparable to the villas of Tuscany.
An authentic stay...
During your visit, you can walk in the park of 10 ha rich of a hundred different species, cedars of the Atlas and Lebanon, oaks, walnut trees, and even cypresses dating from the XVIIth century.
You will be able to appreciate the castle, the succession of 6 rooms including the large lounge in the Italian classical style, the library or the guard room.
You will also be able to enjoy the life of the castle in the adjoining prestigious gîte.
Jean and Alix de Nadaillac organize by appointment visits for groups of more than 10 people.
They also offer stays for wedding receptions, family, friends or professional seminars.
They are also members of a club of castles in the Lot et Garonne.
Castle of Poudenas
2, rue du Château,
47170 Poudenas
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