The museum has been installed in the House of Jeanne d'Albret who stayed there when in Orthez.
You'll love !
- Jeanne's house
- a recreation of the church
- the French garden
On the road frontage, stop to look at some beautiful mullioned windows.
In the (French) garden you can still see the stages of construction of the house and the well and the pigeon loft, the prerogative of all noble houses.
In the octagonal tower connecting the two wings of the house there is a superb spiral stairway in dressed stone welcoming you to your visit.
Jeanne and her famous children
Welcome to the life of a famous protestant: Jeanne d’Albret. The museum shows the amazing journey of the Huguenots from the start of the Reformation (16th century) to the start of the 20th century. The museum also presents Jeanne's famous children: Catherine de Bourbon and Henri IV.
It's also a good time to meet famous people who have moulded the history of Orthez and Béarn, like the Reclus family, Félix Pécaut ... and many others.
Opening hours 2024 :
- From 30 January to 31 March and from 2 November to 31 December: Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm to 6pm.
- From 2 April to 13 July and from 27 August to 31 October: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm.
- From 14 July to 24 August: daily from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm, closed during the Orthez festivals.
Online booking recommended from www.museejeannedalbret.com.
Admission:
Self-guided tour: €5/adult, €3.50/student, jobseeker. Children under 15 free.
Guided tour: €7/adult, €5.50/student, jobseeker.
Contact
37 rue Bourg Vieux - Tel: 05 59 69 14 03
contactmuseejeannedalbret.com
www.museejeannedalbret.com
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The House of Jeanne d'Albret in Orthez, XVth century
