Castle of Nolibos

Construction

Its construction is posterior with that of the primitive castle (this last marking the foundation of the city, and built on the site of the current theater). One allots it to Gaston Phébus (Viscount of Marsan), in order to reinforce defenses of the city of the east coast, most exposed.

Leitartikel: Foundation of Mount-of-Marsan

Etymology

Nolibos draws its name from the Gascon phrase No there the boss: You do not want it there. Why and which are those which did not want any? Its name testifies in any case to a certain dissatisfaction with the Mons…

Its destruction

Louis XIII ordered his demolition in 1622 and today, there remain about it today nothing any more.

See too

• Tourism in the Moors
• List of the French castles by department

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