| Béarn des Gaves | |
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| Le Saleys in Salies-de-Béarn | |
| Information | |
| Country |  France |
|---|---|
| Region | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Largest locality | Salies-de-Béarn |
| Area | 442 km² |
| Population | 24 583 hab. (2014) |
| Density | 55,62 inhab./km² |
| Location | |
 43 ° 24 ′ 5 ″ N 0 ° 53 ′ 31 ″ W | |
| Touristic site | |
the Béarn des Gaves is a community of municipalities located in the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques in the region New Aquitaine halfway between Pau and Biarritz, at the gates of the Basque Country and not far fromSpain.
Of Navarrenx To Sauveterre-de-Béarn Passing by Salies-de-Béarn, Béarn des Gaves will seduce you with its quality of life and its diversity. Its location near the sea and the mountains and its temperate oceanic climate make it a little piece of paradise.
Understand
Béarn des Gaves is a geographical area where exchanges are permanent and which has played a role in the history of Bearn. It is a concentrate of the history of this state, an independent time.
Béarn des Gaves is built around the historic towns of Navarrenx, Sauveterre-de-Béarn and Salies-de-Béarn. The bastides, the ramparts which inspired Vauban, the medieval towns as well as the paths of Santiago de Compostela are worth the label "Country of Art and History" in Béarn des Gaves.
Cities
- 1 – «
», The first bastioned city in France with its military heritage still well preserved. Also, the capital of salmon fishing, a Mecca for whitewater sports and hiking, and a stopover town on the way to Santiago de Compostela. - 2 Sauveterre-de-Béarn – the medieval city with its remains bear witness to a privileged place of stay for the Princes of Béarn. They overlook the Gave d'Oloron, where fishing and whitewater sports can be practiced, with the Pyrenees as the horizon.
- 3 Salies-de-Béarn – the city of salt is renowned for its thermal baths and fitness. A small town full of character, with old houses on stilts and beautiful residences in the 17e and 18e century, it has also preserved buildings from the Belle Epoque.
The Community of municipalities of Béarn is the result of the merger of the communities of municipalities of Salies-de-Béarn, Sauveterre-de-Béarn and Navarrenx.
The territory brings together 53 municipalities. In addition to tourism, agriculture plays a significant role in the local economic ecosystem. Moreover, it is the second sector of activity behind shops and services.
To go
By plane
- Pau airport
- Biarritz airport
By car
Toulouse –Pau-Biarritz A64 motorway - Exits 7 (Salies) or 8 (Orthez) Bordeaux –Bayonne A63 motorway Bordeaux-Pau A65 motorway
By train
- TGV Dax link Salies / Sauveterre by bus
- TGV Orthez bus link Salies / Sauveterre by line 22 or taxi
By bus
- Transport 64 – Bus connections from Navarrenx, Sauveterre-de-Béarn and Salies-de-Béarn.
Do
Activities
Béarn des Gaves is a playground for all those who enjoy outdoor activities.
- Peach
- Rafting
Also hiking at the foot of the Pyrenees, cycling or golf or hot air balloon routes.
TO Salies-de-Béarn, hydrotherapy and well-being are guaranteed. The thermal spa of Salies-de-Béarn is located in a listed historical monument.
Patrimony
Béarn des Gaves benefits from the "Country of Art and History" label, granted by the Ministry of Culture.
Santiago de Compostela
The Béarn des Gaves is crossed by the main routes taken by pilgrims to get to Santiago de Compostela : the Puy-en-Velay route passing through Navarrenx and the Vézelay route passing through Sauveterre-de-Béarn.
Craftsmanship and know-how
Navarrenx, Sauveterre-de-Béarn, and Salies-de-Béarn are known from the eighteenthe century as important craft centers.
To buy
Market days in Béarn des Gaves: Wednesday morning: NavarrenxThursday morning : Salies-de-BéarnSaturday morning : Sauveterre-de-Béarn Sunday morning : Navarrenx (from mid-May to mid-September)
