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Rising 73 m above sea level, it overlooks Cap Hainsart. 248 steps to reach it, offering panoramic views over Biarritz and the French and Spanish Basque Country.

Unobstructed view over the wild coast of La Tremblade, the Coubre forest and Île d’Oléron.

Former medieval city perched on a rocky spur, now a charming university town. Known as the “City of a Hundred Bell Towers”, encircled by two rivers, with a historic center featuring half-timbered houses, cathedral, baptistery and palace.

3,000 m² of free-access spaces for all audiences. Information centre on Prehistory and the Vézère Valley (15 prehistoric sites and decorated caves in the valley, a UNESCO World Heritage area). Shows, events and documentaries covering 400,000 years of history.

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.

A masterpiece of metal architecture, the gondola of the lift bridge carries you from one bank of the Charente to the other. Discovery of the bridge’s history, the ferry bridge house and its interactive space, and an audio walk. Guided tours by reservation.