North Béarn Tourist Office / Madiran vineyard - Arzacq-Arraziguet office Coteaux Béarn Madiran: vineyards, heritage and nature

Located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, the Coteaux Béarn Madiran region , with its rolling landscapes, plains, vineyards and panoramic view of the Pyrenees mountain range, invites you to stroll!

Rich in heritage, the Coteaux Béarn Madiran region is full of unmissable gems! Curious friends, embark on a journey through the history of the Château de Morlanne and the Château de Mascaraàs (Mascaraàs-Haron), listed as Historic Monuments. Discover the Gallo-Roman Museum of Claracq with its ancient villa in Lalonquette, the Bayonne Ham Museum in Arzacq, the Museum of Old Tools – Arasclet in Garlin, or the Pottery Museum in Garos. Come and stroll through our authentic bastides, towns, and villages with their distinctly Béarnese character: the bastides of Arzacq, Garlin, and Lembeye; the medieval village of Morlanne; the village of Conchez-de-Béarn; the village of fountains in Moncaup; Morlaàs, the former historic capital of Béarn, and the Béarnese town of Pontacq. Admire the Roman church of Saint-Foy in Morlaàs with its magnificent portal. Discover several natural sites, such as the remarkable garden of the Château de Viven, the Epicurean garden in Morlanne, the banks of the Arlas in Serres-Castet and the Manas valley in Ger.

For gourmets, you will be seduced by the charm of our vineyards producing Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, but also Béarn and Comté Tolosan. The cooperative winery and independent winemakers welcome you to their properties for moments of sharing and conviviality: guided tour of the estate, the vines and the cellars; discovery of their know-how, their passion for wine and the terroir; wine tasting...
Land of Béarnese gastronomy and conviviality, the restaurateurs in Coteaux Béarn Madiran will delight you with their local specialties: garbure, poule au pot, duck breast and confit, cep omelet… Come and meet the producers, who sometimes offer tours of their farm or discover the gourmet shops. Savor delicious products: foie gras, pork, chocolates and confectionery, Pastis d'Amélie, jams, snails, spirulina… Come and stroll through our markets, unmissable events not to be missed!

Adventurers, the Coteaux Béarn Madiran is a vast playground for all kinds of outdoor and leisure activities! Explore the area on foot, by mountain bike, or on horseback through the 71 hiking trails, 36 mountain bike trails, and 8 equestrian trails. The Coteaux Béarn Madiran area is crossed by two routes of the Way of St. James, those of Arles and Puy en Velay. Try the drawing-hike, unique in the department, with its drawing desks to learn how to sketch the heritage and landscapes.
Around the water, try paddleboarding or sailing on Lake Gabas, fishing on our many lakes and fishing trails, or take a dip in our outdoor pools.
If you are keen on fun activities to enjoy with family or friends, try the Tèrra Aventura geocaching circuit in Lembeye, Morlanne and Pontacq, the escape games at Château de Crouseilles and outdoors in Arzacq, the Randoland circuits in Garlin and Arzacq, the Loisirs O'd'Espoey with its mini-golf, karting and laser game, the magic maze in the corn in Nousty, vintage moped rides in Moncaup, sand activities with Grains de sport (beach volleyball, beach tennis, etc.), take a donkey, horse-drawn carriage or pony ride... Finally, for the more intrepid, get your adrenaline pumping with aerial activities such as freefall, a hot air balloon flight or a plane ride!

The Coteaux Béarn Madiran region is lively throughout the year with numerous wine, gourmet, cultural, heritage and sporting events.

It is the ideal destination for your holidays and weekends with family, friends or simply for a day of escape.