ABOUT CHÂTEAU DE LUCQ
L’Abbaye Saint Vincent – Lucq-de-Béarn, a property classified as a national monument by the French Ministry of Culture and more commonly known as Château de Lucq. This historic estate has been in our family since 1791, following the French Revolution.
OUR HERITAGE
Château de Lucq has a rich family heritage that dates back to the 18th century. It has witnessed significant historical events and has been meticulously preserved to honor its legacy and share it with future generations.
EXPERIENCE CHÂTEAU LIFE
Step into the enchanting world of Château de Lucq and experience the elegance and splendor of a bygone era. From self-guided tours to exclusive events, immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this extraordinary estate.
ENGAGE WITH US
Become a part of the Château de Lucq community and join us in preserving this cultural treasure. Whether through volunteering, events, or supporting our conservation efforts, your involvement makes a meaningful difference.
YOUR VISIT TO HISTORY
What You Can See
As you explore the grounds of the Abbaye Saint Vincent now known as Château de Lucq, you walk through over a thousand years of continuous history. The Tour de Distribution, restored in 2012, remains a powerful example of medieval monastic architecture, its three levels once serving the physical, communal, and spiritual needs of the Benedictine community.
Though partly in ruins, the church and cloister still evoke the grandeur of the abbey’s peak. The refectory, one of only two buildings to survive the Protestant destruction of 1569, offers a direct connection to the rhythms of monastic life. From the 17th century until the French Revolution, the site was faithfully administered by Barnabite monks, scholars and reformers who helped restore the abbey’s spiritual and social role after the wars of religion.
Your Place in Its Long History
Following its sale as national property in 1791, the abbey was acquired by our ancestor, Pascal Elie, and has remained in our family’s stewardship for nine generations. Today, by simply visiting or learning about this place, you join a long line of those who found meaning here.
We invite you to explore our History page, which offers one of the most comprehensive and well-researched chronologies of the region ever assembled drawn from local archives, scholarly sources, and family records.