Bastide de Garlin

Garlin developed in the Middle Ages on the Roman road linking Lescar to Aire-sur-Adour and the Saint-Pé transhumance path.

Appearing in the 10th century, the village gained importance, with the foundation of a country house in 1302 by the Viscountess Marguerite de Béarn. Around the typical square of medieval bastides, the village takes off with the cattle market and develops under the impetus of large Protestant families, then Catholics, mainly rue Victor Lefranc.

The bastide was protected by ditches and closed by three gates, to the south, north and east. The Hiton castle testifies to the local influence of the village and the refinement brought to the interior decorations (Louis XV woodwork). The Capuchin convent at the end of the 17th century marks the reconquest of the Catholic religion, celebrated in the 19th century. by the construction of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church.

A 2 km loop takes you into the oldest historic heart of the Bastide de Garlin, founded in 1302 by Marguerite de Béarn.

Rue Victor Lefranc, Château Hiton, the municipal park and its remains, the Capuchin convent, the Boulevard des Remparts, the old church, the granary on Place de la Liberté, the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, you will allow us to discover Garlin over time.

Free visit, accessible to all, all year round. Free.

Ask for the detailed tour brochure at the tourist information offices in Lembeye, Arzacq and Morlaàs.

North Béarn tourist union - Lembeye office
Phone : +33 (0)5 59 68 28 78
@ : contact@tourisme-nordbearn.fr