Lestelle-Bétharram, a bastide with exceptional heritage
Lestelle-Bétharram, a bastide with exceptional heritage
3,3 km - Lestelle-Bétharram
Culture and Heritage
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Located between Pau and Lourdes, the Bétharram Caves invite you to explore a captivating underground world, which has been delighting visitors young and old since 1903. It's an exceptional experience to discover on foot, by boat and even on board a little train!
Discover the natural splendor of this site, where water has shaped rooms and galleries over the centuries, offering a spectacle of breathtaking geological formations. Admire stalagmites, stalactites, gigantic columns, and other formations, all enhanced by carefully studied lighting. Every corner of this stone labyrinth awakens the imagination and inspires awe.
The tour culminates with a boat trip down an underground river, followed by a miniature train ride back to daylight. It's an adventure that will delight young and old alike, offering everyone a unique and memorable glimpse into the hidden wonders of the earth.
The Bétharram Caves are a true journey to the heart of the earth. You will be transported to a magical world and experience something unique in Europe.
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