The Salt Museum, preserving local knowledge
The Salt Museum, preserving local knowledge
8,1 km - Salies-de-Béarn
Culturelle
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This charming village is an essential stopover during your visit to Béarn des Gaves. Situated on a rocky outcrop on the way to Saint Jacques, Sauveterre de Béarn was once an ideal place to watch neighboring Navarre, Gascony and Soule. You will enjoy strolling through the alleys, taking as a starting point the central square at the top of the village facing the Tourist Office. First, take advantage of the beautiful view that awaits you towards the Pyrenean foothills, then discover the imposing St André church from the end of the 12th century. Beautiful view overlooking the Gave and the legendary bridge, built in the 13th century on the model of that of Orthez. During your visit of the old streets you will also discover the Montreal Tower, from the 12th arrondissement, imposing with its 5 levels but which cannot be visited.
A few kilometers from Sauveterre, the charming chapel of Sunarthe is worth the detour, you will discover the model of Sauveterre in the 16th century, astonishing reconstruction made of thousands of small cut stones ...
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This charming village is an essential stopover during your visit to Béarn des Gaves. Situated on a rocky outcrop on the way to Saint Jacques, Sauveterre de Béarn was once an ideal place to watch neighboring Navarre, Gascony and Soule. You will enjoy strolling through the alleys, taking as a starting point the central square at the top of the village facing the Tourist Office. First, take advantage of the beautiful view that awaits you towards the Pyrenean foothills, then discover the imposing St André church from the end of the 12th century. Beautiful view overlooking the Gave and the legendary bridge, built in the 13th century on the model of that of Orthez. During your visit of the old streets you will also discover the Montreal Tower, from the 12th arrondissement, imposing with its 5 levels but which cannot be visited.
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