Built on the site of an oppidum, the castle of Pons was an important medieval stronghold due to its location as a hub of roads including those for the pilgrims of Saint James.

Despite its cold appearance, several rooms within the Keep have comfortable interior with wooden ceilings and mounted canvas decorated with allegorical figures.

The base of the ramparts has been partially preserved, and forms a walk from which one can enjoy a panoramic view of the Seugne valley.

Archeology digs continue to reveal more information about the approximate size of the original castle as well as additional structures that were once present.

In 1904, Émile Combes added fancy machicolation and telescopic corner watchtowers equipped with loopholes, based on an engraving found at the Keep of Tonnay-Boutonne.

The first floor has a vast room, lit up on the south side by two paired windows enclosed by two semicircular openings.

Starting in 1630, Henri the first of Albret built a long and banal manor, in line with the feudal ruins and the old rampart.

In 1652, César Phébus d'Albret, heir to the third generation, modified the manor by extending the building into a larger, two-story structure on vaulted cellars.

The first, called "Oratory", located in a small room on the ground floor of the square tower, is decorated with allegorical paintings, framed by wooden moldings.

The second, located in a lower room of the central part, is a wooden ceiling, consisting of Louis XIII style molded panels.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a large fountain was added and the garden was redone, this time without any reference to the classical period.

These 17th century stairs, were built by Lord of Pons, Pierre Dugua following his return from his renown explorations and settlements in New France (modern-day Canada).