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| Sauveterre-de-Béarn | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Regions | Pyrénées-Atlantiques Béarn des Gaves |
| Area | 14,54 km² |
| Population | 1 362 hab. () |
| Density | 93,67 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 64390 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 43 ° 23 ′ 58 ″ N 0 ° 56 ′ 23 ″ W | |
| Official site | |
Sauveterre-de-Béarn is a town located in the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in the region New Aquitaine, in the southwest of France.
Understand
Geography
On the border of Béarn and the Basque Country, Sauveterre-de-Béarn enjoys a privileged location in the heart of Béarn des Gaves. At his feet, flows the Gave d'Oloron, a French river known for the presence of what is nicknamed the "King of the Gave", the Atlantic salmon. Thanks to its elevated position on a rocky outcrop, the city allows you to contemplate from its esplanade, the Pyrenean mountains in the background and at its feet the Gave which makes the richness of the territory and which embraces with its two arms the Island of la Glère, a small, preserved natural gem. Salies-de-Béarn, the city of Salt is 10 km, and Navarrenxbastioned city 20 km.
Story
The origin of the city can be found in the two Latin names "Salva Tierra", which means Saved Land giving the name "saved". The purpose of the rescues was to bring together the population to ensure their protection under the clergy. The Medieval City of Sauveterre was to experience great prosperity in the region. XIIe to XVIe centuries thanks to two great viscounts of Béarn, Gaston VII Moncade in the 13the century, and Gaston III de Foix de Béarn, better known under the name of Fébus, in the XIVe century. The stone ramparts and most of the fortifications will be built or reinforced (St André Church, Tour Monréal, Pont de la Légende, Viscount castle, etc.). During this prosperous period, Sauveterre became one of the main boroughs of Béarn with Orthez, Morlaàs and Oloron-Sainte-Marie. Let us not forget also, that from the XIe century, Sauveterre-de-Béarn has seen pilgrims from Compostela taking the Vézelay route, who helped enrich the city. The XVIe century will mark the end of this happy period. In 1523 first of all, Sauveterre undergoes the passage of the Spaniards to the reconquest of Navarre, then in 1569, Jeanne d'Albret, mother of King Henri IV, will establish Protestantism in Béarn, source of conflict with the very Catholic Basques on the other side of the Gave. The city is experiencing numerous degradations which leave it bruised and make it lose its strategic role.
Weather
Sauveterre-de-Béarn enjoys a temperate oceanic climate. Winters are generally mild, with a few days of frost but rarely snow. Summers, sometimes punctuated by heat peaks, benefit from regular rainfall all year round, as can be seen through the green landscapes of Béarn des Gaves.
To go
By car
via the D933 leading north towards Salies-de-Béarn and the A64 motorway (exit 7), and south towards St Palais.
By bus
- Keolis – line Dax - Puyoo - Salies-de-Béarn - Sauveterre-de-Béarn - Mauleon
- Transport 64 – route 809 Orthez - Salies-de-Béarn - Sauveterre-de-Béarn - Holy palace
By train
the nearest station is that of Puyoo To 17 km, then Orthez To 25 km and finally Dax To 45 km.
By plane
- Pau airports
- Biarritz airports
Do
- Hiking. Sauveterre-de-Béarn is surrounded by rolling, green landscapes through which the Gave meanders.
- Aquitaine Blonde Fair. Each year, Sauveterre-de-Béarn, cradle of the Blonde d'Aquitaine, honors the beautiful Blondes in August which are part of the local landscape and which can be seen grazing in most of the surrounding meadows. . The 3e August weekend takes place the Fair of the Blonde d'Aquitaine attracting a large number of visitors with a cattle exhibition in the morning, a Borit competition (pot au feu), a market and garage sale for the day with small breakfast, meal and supper of the Blonde. Many activities are thus offered throughout the month around this great day (Cow Art competition, Breeders' Landscape Stroll, etc.).
- Monreal Tower – impressive defense tower over 30 m high, which houses the Sauveterre model of the XIIe to XVIe centuries, made in the 100th, in stone and mahogany. This site allows you to discover the entire history of the Medieval City but also of Béarn thanks to a modern and fun scenographic layout.
White water sports
Enjoy a descent on the Gave d´Oloron or the Saison
- 2x adventures – canoeing or rafting
- Rafting 64 – rafting
- canoe rental USSCK – to discover magnificent hidden natural landscapes, preserved.
- Boost Sup – For stand-up paddle lovers
Good plans
- At the foot of the ramparts of the City, in the middle of the Gave, is a preserved natural area, considered the 4e monument of the city, Ile de la Glère. 4 ha a piece of land on which flourish wild black poplars, boxwoods, oaks ... where only the song of birds, the waves of the Gave break the silence. This island has been able to evolve at the same time as the city, as you will explain various signs along the route. Here is the opportunity to land, to dream, to appreciate the surrounding flora and fauna (if you are lucky, you may be greeted by one of the many fish present in the Gave d'Oloron).
- It is at the back of St André Church that you can enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramas on the Gave, the Pyrenean valleys and the magnificent Pyrenees chain as a backdrop.
Good to know
- the Michelin Guide 2017 appreciated his visit to Sauveterre-de-Béarn by classifying the city among its most beautiful villages in France.
- Since 2010, Béarn des Gaves has benefited from Country of Art and History label, granted by the Ministry of Culture. It is awarded to territories which not only have exceptional “heritage” but also set up actions to promote and transmit this wealth.
To buy
The southwest, renowned for its well-being and eating well, has many addresses where you can find very good products.
- Gratien canning – offer a wide range of local products and cooked dishes, canned or fresh (Béarn pâtés, Garbure, piperade, etc.).
- Jean-Michel Ihidoy – for all those who wish to taste Blonde d'Aquitaine or farm pork since it was awarded the 2016 red label farm pork gold medal.
- Pastry Charrier – chocolate maker, or in addition to a very warm welcome, here you are, once home, enveloped in gourmet scents from a display of chocolates and pastries of great diversity…. and beauty.
- Parabis Pottery – you will meet a passionate couple who have worked as a duo for many years at the origin of these pieces of pottery, very recognizable by their bluish tint.
Eat
- Town Hall Bar – located in the heart of the Medieval City with its shaded terrace, offers regularly revised menus and a la carte, sometimes with a touch of exoticism and excellent value for money. For those with a sweet tooth, the desserts are made on site.
- Auberge du Cheval Blanc – also well placed in the center of the village, allows you to taste the local cuisine in a pleasant setting, either indoors in rooms with exposed stone walls or on the outdoor terrace to enjoy the rays of the sun.
- – on the outskirts of Sauveterre-de-Béarn, the chef is keen to help you discover his colorful and flavorful cuisine, made with local products, with daring pairings.
Housing
For one night, a weekend or several days, Sauveterre-de-Béarn benefits from a wide choice of hotels, guest rooms, campsites, furnished apartments ... and unusual accommodation spread throughout the Béarn des Gaves
- Rooms of the Legendary Bridge
- Bortu Begi House
Other destinations
- Laàs – the principality 10 km away, with its “Serbat museum”, its “castle of Enigmas” and its “Escape Castle”.
- Salies-de-Béarn – the Cité du Sel 10 km away, with its thermal baths, its salt museum, its crypt, its saltworks and the adjoining museum area.
- – bastioned city 20 km, voted the most beautiful village in France.
- 1 Gurs Camp (To 25 km At the South-East) – the largest internment camp in southern France during WWII.
