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Rental accommodations

LAAS
Unrated
Les Cabanes du Temps Suspendu

Domaine du Château de Laàs. Stays in tree cabins within a 10-hectare park. Three cabins for couples, two family cabins. Sports activities nearby, hiking trails and medieval towns close by.
Record created by OT Béarn des Gaves
Attraction and activity

PAU | In the city center
Les Halles de Pau

Less than 1 hour
Tasting tables, local produce, weekly market. A producers’ hall, large terrace, venue for lunches or private evenings, and also a brasserie, L’Esprit des Halles. Underground parking.
Group accommodations

ACCOUS
Maison Despourrins

10 accommodations
Gîte for groups and families in a natural mountain setting.
Record created by Office de Tourisme du Haut-Béarn
Attraction and activity

PAU
Musée des Beaux-Arts

2 to 3 hours
Recognised as one of the major museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Nationally renowned exhibitions. Collection dominated by 19th-century painting. Works by Edgar Degas, Berthe Morisot, El Greco, Rubens, etc.
Attraction and activity

NAY | In the city center
Musée du Béret

Less than 1 hour
The only beret museum in the world, dedicated to the history and manufacture of France’s most iconic headwear. Film in several languages retracing its history.
Attraction and activity

OLORON-SAINTE-MARIE | In the city center
Oloron Sainte-Marie

2 to 3 hours
Town of Art and History overlooking the Pyrenees. Rich heritage. Sainte-Marie Cathedral, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a major stop on the Way of St James.
Canoeing - kayaking

BIZANOS | Very close to Pau
Parc Aquasports – Stade d’Eaux Vives Pau-Pyrénées

1 to 2 hours
International-scale white-water sports complex. Open to everyone, from beginners to international athletes. Rafting, kayaking, hydrospeed, tubing, surfing: 5,000 m² water area, competitive courses, two event rooms.
Attraction and activity

PAU
Parc des Expositions
Center for trade shows, fairs and professional events.
Attraction and activity

SALIES-DE-BEARN
Pôle Muséographique des salines de Salies-de-Béarn

1 to 2 hours
The complete history of salt water, from its formation millions of years ago to industrial exploitation, including the creation of Salies-de-Béarn and the development of spa tourism. Audio-guided route with interactive terminals, videos and exhibition cases.
Attraction and activity

SALIES-DE-BEARN
Salies-de-Béarn, la cité du sel

2 to 3 hours
Town renowned for its salt water and history linked to salt. Two districts: the old town around the salt spring and the spa district with its Moorish-style establishment.
Attraction and activity

PAU
SPL Le Palais Beaumont
Convention and performance center in the heart of Pau.
Attraction and activity

GOURETTE | En montagne, au pied des pistes
Station de ski de Gourette

Over 4 hours
Family resort in a listed natural site, near the legendary Col de l’Aubisque. Ski area with 1,000 m vertical drop. Beginner area. Safe Nordic activities. Gondolas open in summer.