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A veritable belvedere over the Pyrenees, this historic capital of Béarn from 1080 to 1260 had a brilliant development thanks to the Fors de Morlaàs, a charter of privileges which made Béarn a true precursor in terms of justice and democracy. From this prosperous period when the Viscounts resided in this place and minted coins, many traces of the past remain, including the Sainte-Foy church, a jewel of Romanesque art. Pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela, numerous, come to meditate there. For a time fallen into disuse, the city regained success at the beginning of the 18th century by embarking on a craft that made its reputation, furniture. The markets, true centuries-old traditions, still persist today.
A circuit of about 2.5 km will allow you to walk without any difficulty to discover the old houses, the Place de la Hourquie planted with hundred-year-old oaks, the old wash house, the station or the Porte de la Baque, the last vestige taken in the city's defensive system.
Unaccompanied visit, accessible to all, all year round, free
Ask for the detailed circuit brochure at the tourist information offices in Morlaàs, Arzacq and Lembeye.Find it on the Guide Béarn Pyrénées's Blog...
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A veritable belvedere over the Pyrenees, this historic capital of Béarn from 1080 to 1260 had a brilliant development thanks to the Fors de Morlaàs, a charter of privileges which made Béarn a true precursor in terms of justice and democracy. From this prosperous period when the Viscounts resided in this place and minted coins, many traces of the past remain, including the Sainte-Foy church, a jewel of Romanesque art. Pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela, numerous, come to meditate there. For a time fallen into disuse, the city regained success at the beginning of the 18th century by embarking on a craft that made its reputation, furniture. The markets, true centuries-old traditions, still persist today.
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