Culture and Heritage

Do you like walking in beautiful villages, discovering the architectural, cultural and historical heritage of your vacation spot ? You like old stones, pretty churches, places steeped in history to explore... Cultural outings are your pleasure and on vacation in Béarn, you want to see the 1001 castles, remains, medieval marvels ! For enthusiasts of various learning, the insatiable curious, Périgord is  a perfect destination.

According to my cultural desires, offers you articles on Béarn towns, villages and bastides. We have explored for you major tourist sites, others more confidential, pearls to discover... Museums, interpretation centers... Nothing will escape you !

Bayonne Ham, a culinary heritage preserved by the Maison du Jambon de Bayonne and La Saline de Salies-de-Béarn

Bayonne Ham, a culinary heritage preserved by the Maison du Jambon de Bayonne and La Saline de Salies-de-Béarn
Bayonne Ham, a culinary heritage preserved by  ...

Salies-de-Béarn

Let's discover the secrets of Bayonne ham, an exceptional, fragrant, and tender product. This delicacy, patiently cured, follows a strict PGI charter in the Adour Basin. Discover its royal ...

4 good reasons to go on holiday in the Vic Bilh ,a unique territory

4 good reasons to go on holiday in the Vic Bilh ,a unique territory
4 good reasons to go on holiday in the Vic Bil ...

Garlin

Have you heard of the Vic-Bilh ? The vineyards of Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic- Bilh...? This sunny region, in the North-east of Béarn, in the departement of the Pyrénées Atlantiques is at the ...

Lestelle-Bétharram, a bastide with exceptional heritage

Lestelle-Bétharram, a bastide with exceptional heritage
Lestelle-Bétharram, a bastide with exceptional ...

Lestelle-Bétharram

Discover Lestelle-Bétharram, a medieval fortified town with an exceptional heritage. Nestled between river and mountain, explore its historic churches such as Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Notre-Dame ...

5 good reasons to visit Nay, in Pays de Nay

5 good reasons to visit Nay, in Pays de Nay
5 good reasons to visit Nay, in Pays de Nay

Nay

Located in the southwest of France, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques to the east of Béarn, the Pays de Nay delights with its natural setting and its varied landscapes between plains, hillsides and ...

Espace Ludopia: A day of unusual activities with children in the Pyrenees!

Espace Ludopia: A day of unusual activities with children in the Pyrenees!
Espace Ludopia: A day of unusual activities wi ...

Accous

Espace Ludopia is an absolutely unique leisure park, in the heart of the Aspe Valley in the Béarnaise Pyrenees. 1 hour from Pau and 25 minutes from Oloron, in lush greenery, fun and varied body ...

Where to ski in Béarn?

Where to ski in Béarn?
Where to ski in Béarn?

Laruns

Discover the joys of skiing in Béarn, between mountains and family-friendly resorts. Gourette, Artouste, and La Pierre Saint-Martin offer slopes for all levels. Enjoy nature on snowshoes or savor ...

Lendresse interpretation trail: unravel its mysteries...

Lendresse interpretation trail: unravel its mysteries...
Lendresse interpretation trail: unravel its my ...

Mont

Strolling through the Béarn? As a family, as a couple, or with friends, stop at Lendresse and take the time to discover this pleasant, typically Béarn village. The interpretive trail will give ...

The castles of Béarn, magical medieval tours

The castles of Béarn, magical medieval tours
The castles of Béarn, magical medieval tours

Pau

Do you want to visit fortified castles, impressive medieval fortresses, or those beautiful Renaissance palaces ? Do you dream of playing the role of a knight on the occasion of a medieval ...

What to do when it rains in Béarn

What to do when it rains in Béarn
What to do when it rains in Béarn

Pau

Béarn is renowned for its sports and outdoor recreation: cycling, hiking, water activities. But what to do when it rains ? You will see that Béarn does not lack tourist attractions, even in the ...

The museums of Béarn: from the most intimate to the most gourmet!

The museums of Béarn: from the most intimate to the most gourmet!
The museums of Béarn: from the most intimate t ...

Pau

In the museums of Béarn, you will discover the remains of its 1000 years of history. Crossed by the "Ways of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle ", Béarn has a very dense religious heritage. Land of ...

The Salt Museum, preserving local knowledge

The Salt Museum, preserving local knowledge
The Salt Museum, preserving local knowledge

Salies-de-Béarn

In the heart of Béarn and a few kilometers from the Basque Country, stands Salies-de-Béarn. If its thermal baths are famous, it is for the salt it produces that Salies is recognized. From salted ...

Salies-de-Béarn, the Venice of Béarn

Salies-de-Béarn, the Venice of Béarn
Salies-de-Béarn, the Venice of Béarn

Salies-de-Béarn

A few kilometers from the Basque Country but well anchored in Béarn, Salies-de Béarn is a pretty town whose architecture is worth seeing. But not only since the city is known for its salt, its ...

Visit the most beautiful villages of Béarn

Visit the most beautiful villages of Béarn
Visit the most beautiful villages of Béarn

Morlanne

We've explored the most beautiful villages in Béarn for a cultural and nature-filled vacation. Discover Accous, Borce, Lacommande, and many other picturesque gems. Epic hikes in the Cirque de ...

Discovery of Navarrenx, an architectural jewel from Bearn

Discovery of Navarrenx, an architectural jewel from Bearn
Discovery of Navarrenx, an architectural jewel ...

Navarrenx

High panoramic peaks caressing Spain, green landscapes, a strong identity, generous and tasty gastronomy : this is what Béarn has in store for you! But the charm of this province of ...