“Lembeye, the desire to take time”.

In the morning, follow the old steam streetcar route for a charming hike and treat yourself to a gourmet break with a tasting of Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh at the Doléris underground winery. Or take a mountain bike ride to the Bassillon-Vauzé and Lembeye lakes.

In the afternoon, explore the capital of the Vic-Bilh region on a historical trail, a Tèrra Aventura treasure hunt or a horse-drawn carriage ride.

Chemin de la ligne” hiking trail

This walk from Lembeye takes you back in time. From 1904 to 1931, the Vic-Bilh region was crossed by the steam railroad line, also known as the “streetcar line”, which linked Pau to Lembeye. Along the way, discover several structures (bridges, water downpipes, stone embankments, etc.) that bear witness to this passage.

Easy level – Distance: 6 km – Duration: 1h20 – Difference in altitude: + 130 m

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Lakes Trail” mountain bike trail

Aesthetically pleasing and varied, this route allows you to enjoy the tranquility of the Béarn countryside, with its fields, hills, forests and architectural heritage, all the way to the lakes of Lembeye/Corbère-Abères and Bassillon-Vauzé. This itinerary, originally designed for mountain biking, can be shortened for a more family-friendly bike ride.

Mountain bike circuit – Easy level – Distance: 17.6 km – Duration: 2h – Difference in altitude: + 200 m

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Heritage

Historic heart tour

Lembeye, an ancient fortified village, reveals a rich past along its streets: the Clock Tower, Béarn-style homes with carved lintels, a fountain and a washhouse in the heart of the orchard… A 2 km circuit immerses you in the history of this capital of the Vic-Bilh region.

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Doléris underground cellar

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This historic site was built by Jacques Amédée Doléris, an internationally renowned gynecologist and politician, who planted vines and produced a sparkling wine called “Royal Béarn”. In 1905, he had a 170 m-long underground cellar dug to preserve it. Now owned by the Cave de Crouseilles, the site hosts a sales and tasting area for Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh wines and local produce.

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