In a majestic setting dotted with green hills leaning against the foothills of the Pyrenees, bucolic valleys where the gaves (wild rivers) meander and renowned vineyards such as Madiran and Jurançon, the Béarn reveals itself...
You will discover its picturesque villages: Navarrenx with its 16th century ramparts; Sauveterre-de-Béarn, medieval town with its Monréal tower; Salies-de-Béarn, the Venice of Béarn with its salt water springs and thermal baths... its numerous castles: Pau, Morlanne, Montaner, Coarraze... and exceptional sites: the Kakuetta Gorges, the Verna cave...
The landscapes of the Béarn can also be discovered in Laruns, by boarding the Artouste train, the highest in Europe with its 2000m altitude, a 10km journey punctuated by splendid panoramas of the Pyrenees.
Located equidistant from Bordeaux and Toulouse, the Haut-Béarn region is an ideal destination for lovers of nature, outdoor activities and mountain holidays. Hikers will find numerous trails, preserved natural sites, sporting activities in the Aspe valley: mountain biking, climbing, paragliding and the opportunity to observe exceptional wildlife (ibex, marmots, ermines, eagles, etc...).
Fishing enthusiasts Salmon won't miss the Gave d'Oloron and a detour to Navarrenx, the world capital of salmon fishing!