Situated in the north-east of Pau, a real belvedere over the Pyrenees, this historical 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 real forerunner 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 from Santiago de Compostela come here in great numbers. After a period of disuse, the town was successful again at the beginning of the 18th century when it started to produce furniture, a craft that made its reputation. The markets, true secular traditions, still survive today.
Activity details
Visiting conditions : Unaccompanied tours
Opening Opening 2026 :
  • From 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
Accessible toute l'année
Prices Prices 2026
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Free of charge---
Prices 2027
PriceMinMaxAdditional fee
Free of charge---
Situation
GPS location Latitude : 43.3451
Longitude : -0.263463

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Agenda

02May

The PASSEM! is a race held every two years across the Gascony region (Béarn, Bigorre, Landes, Bas-Adour) to raise funds which are then donated to projects ?uranting the transmission and enhancement of…

NAVAILLES-ANGOS
02May

9:30am/11am: free mode & virtual reality. Free-access digital museum and virtual reality. And check out our new selection of free-access activities: games, books and crafts to help you discover Paris in a…

MONTARDON
02May

The race, which promotes the transmission of the Lenga Nosta language, will be accompanied by entertainment as it passes through the village. Three relays are scheduled in Montardon between 3:58 and 4:11…

MONTARDON