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Winemakers in the A.O.C. Jurançon wine(Protected Appellation of Origin), Patrice and Freya welcome you in their house of the XVIIIth century. The property overlooks the traditional village of Lasseube and is located in front of the Pyrenees chain. The tranquility of the vaulted cellar invites you to taste dry and soft wines from a singular countryside. Another room is reserved for the reception of groups up to 50 persons.
This beautiful loop follows the signposted "Tour du Dolmen" trail, with an extension from the station. It allows you to discover the Béarn countryside surrounded by the foothills of the Pyrenees.
Away from the beaten track, it has a few surprises in store: it passes through 2 remarkable villages, a dolmen - the largest in the département - and a section of the Chemin du Piémont Pyrénéen, following in the footsteps of pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
This route is proposed by the Comité Régional de Randonnée Pédestre. Departing from a train station or TER bus stop, it allows you to join a walking or hiking itinerary, and take a stroll in ecomobility!
The first sections of the Ossau Valley greenway/bike route have been completed. It will eventually link Buzy to Eaux-Bonnes and will cross 9 municipalities.
To date, 13 km of cycle route (Buzy/Bielle and Geteu/Laruns station sections) with rest areas equipped with multifunctional bicycle terminals. A very easy bike ride at the foot of the mountains, at the entrance of the green Ossau valley, on a greenway that took over from an old railroad. It has a bucolic landscape dimension on the edge of the powerful river Gave that comes down from the mountains, but also a heritage dimension.
The Hondet farm is located in Lasseubetat, on the Jurançon hillsides between Oloron Sainte-Marie and Pau. It's a small, family-run business in full expansion, whose main activity is the force-feeding and processing of fattened ducks.
Initially, the Hondet farm was devoted to dairy cows. In 1983, the introduction of milk quotas weakened the then booming farm, forcing us to diversify. We opted for duck force-feeding.
Our products are sold on the farm: duck ribs and sausages, pâtés with foie gras and semi-cooked foie gras, preserves.
In the hills of Monein, on the route of Jurançon vines near Lacommande, the “Maison Canterou” is in a wine-farm qualified as “Agriculture raisonnée », Marie-JO and her daughter Corinne will host you as real friends.
This typical Béarn farm, dating from 1860, relates the history of the family, generation after generation. 3 rooms, with carefully chosen décor, are arranged on the first floor of the house, overlooking the vineyards, with delightful views of the hillsides. All of the rooms have full bathroom facilities. Table d’hôte set meals 3 times a week.
Special Features: Tasty breakfasts made with home-made products (yoghurts, jams, crêpes, French toast) are served on a beautiful flower-filled terrace, facing the Pyrenees.
In the village of Buzy, 30 kms from Pau, the ossau gardens offer you a production of small fruits and jams. Ideal for picking fruit at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains. The farm is located near the peat bog of Buzy.
Sale of fruits and home-made jams all year round. Possibility of picking berries (mainly blueberries) in July and August. On site you will find a natural camping area for a quiet stay in the middle of nature.
In the heart of a protected natural site, in the village of Buzy, is the campsite Les Jardins d'Ossau. The flora and fauna is particular with a peat bog (sphagnum mosses, carnivorous plants, droséras). Ideal for a starting point for a hike in the Ossau Valley.
It is a campsite set in the middle of nature, with 12 pitches on a large shady meadow, wooden chalets to rent by the week and a berry orchard, which you can pick yourself and also learn how to make delicious jams. The campsite Les Jardins d'Ossau welcomes you for a relaxing and educational holiday. On-site sale of jams, fruit and vegetables.
Come and live the Terra Aventura adventure by bike from La Croix de Buzy to Bescat, in the Ossau Valley!
Equipped with the Terra Aventura application, set off on an adventure and let yourself be surprised by unexpected discoveries on your bike! Live a unique experience with the POI'Z "Ziclou", all while having fun. A treasure hunt for everyone.
A holiday home in the heart of the countyside, a few kilometres from Oloron-Sainte-Marie, on the doorstep of the Jurançon vineyards.
This detached holiday house is one of the buildings of a large Béarn farmhouse, offering another holiday home and bed and breakfast. The holiday home is distinguished by its fireplace and its old beams, giving a homely atmosphere. Marie always reserves a special welcome for her guests and talks lovingly about her native Béarn. Numerous little paths lead from the holiday house, perfect for exploring with the family.
Tourist attractions: 5 km away lies the typical Béarn village of Lucq de Béarn, with its listed 16th century church. Wine tasting and visits to wine estates. Oloron-Sainte-Marie, the capital of Haut-Béarn.
Located in the heart of the countryside, on an estate of 14 ha, with protected views of the mountain and the charming village of Issor, the Auberge des 3 Baudets is a real haven of peace!
This carefully restored typical old Béarn farmhouse combines the charm of yesteryear with all modern comforts.
Park, garden, swimming pool, pleasant and spacious rooms, tasty and hearty meals, where everything is generous, good humour natural and relaxation compulsory!
Description of the accommodation, private garden adjoining owner, car park, bathroom with shower private shower room
Mountain view. Shared swimming pool facilities.
Languages spoken: German, Spanish and French. Services: table d'hôtes meals, Wi-Fi
This estate is on the hillsides of Monein, near to Pau and facing the Jurançon vines and the Pyrénées. For generations the Malarrode estate has been home to the Mansanné family who have harvested the vines and farmed the land. In 1986, Gaston decided to devote the entire estate to winemaking; a total of 14 hectares of vines were planted, part of which were terraced. He then restructured the vineyard and invested in new barrels for the cellar. He focuses on the quality of the harvest to produce three very typical vintages : one dry and two sweet Jurançons.
Guided tours of the set up, tastings and direct sales are on offer and campervans are welcome via the France Passion network.
In the heart of the Ossalois village of Bescat facing south facing the peak of the Midi of Ossau, you will find the guest rooms "le Balcon de l'Ossau". About 25 km separate Bescat from Pau, 17 km from Oloron-Sainte-Marie, 31 km from Gourette and about 45 km from Spain.
Three rooms decorated and personalized by Kathrin and Michel. Located on the first floor of a former presbytery, they have a separate entrance opening onto the garden and a pleasant terrace for breakfasts overlooking the mountains. Jams and yogurt prepared by Kathrin. Parking 50 meters.
Owner since 7 generations.
Come to discover and share the passion of a wine producer of Jurançon wine. In this typical Bearnese landscape, in front of the Pyrenees chain and close to Lasseube. All this around a glass of Jurançon wine.
Wines tasting and visits.
Rent room for group, dining apéritif, seminares, etc. Information upon request.
Museographic space to discover Barétous, earth of movement and traditions. 5 showrooms:
- The valley in movement: presentation of the valley of Barétous and that of Roncal
- The earth in movement: space dedicated to the caving (speleology), to the underground network of Pierre Saint-Martin and to the seismology
- The tradition in movement: unique collection of antiques, presentation of the multiple aspects of the rural life in Barétous and the jobs of yesterday and today.
- The people in movement: history of the people of the valley; history without border which built itself for a long time with the Spanish neighbors, celebrated every year with the treaty of the Junte of Roncal.
In the district of Bager in the middle of nature, a few kilometers from Arudy in the Ossau Valley, Claire offers to welcome you (by appointment) to her farm "Les Cueillettes de Claire".
Claire welcomes you and offers you a visit of her herbal and wild plants. Claire also collects flowers in the mountains to elaborate perfumed and beneficial herbal teas. Herbal teas and medicinal plants in bulk are sold on the spot.