Guidebook for Saint-Goin
Sightseeing
Navarrenx is a fine example of the bastides found all across the South West of France. This pretty little town, over looking the Gave d’Oloron was awarded prestigious Plus Beau Village status in 2014.
Since the Middle Ages has been a resting place for pilgrims travelling to Saint Jacques de Compostella (Camino de Santiago).
It is home to many artisans, potters and painters not to mention a micro brewery. Navarrenx has a choice of cafes and restaurants and is only a short drive away
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Navarrenx
Navarrenx is a fine example of the bastides found all across the South West of France. This pretty little town, over looking the Gave d’Oloron was awarded prestigious Plus Beau Village status in 2014.
Since the Middle Ages has been a resting place for pilgrims travelling to Saint Jacques de Compostella (Camino de Santiago).
It is home to many artisans, potters and painters not to mention a micro brewery. Navarrenx has a choice of cafes and restaurants and is only a short drive away
With more than 2000 years of history Oloron Sainte-Marie is the oldest Bearnaise city of importance since Roman times. It is situated where the Gaves Aspe and Ossau merge to become the Gave d’Oloron. Originally two separate towns, Oloron and Sainte-Marie, which were unified in 1858 by the Empress Eugenie.
Today you can explore it following one of the heritage trails and if you buy a ‘wristwatch’ from the Tourist Office, you can listen to brief commentaries at each of the terminals along your chosen route.
In the medieval quartier St Croix, you will find Tour de Grède, dating from the late 12th to early 16th centuries. From the tower you will get a 360° panoramic view over the city
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Oloron-Sainte-Marie
With more than 2000 years of history Oloron Sainte-Marie is the oldest Bearnaise city of importance since Roman times. It is situated where the Gaves Aspe and Ossau merge to become the Gave d’Oloron. Originally two separate towns, Oloron and Sainte-Marie, which were unified in 1858 by the Empress Eugenie.
Today you can explore it following one of the heritage trails and if you buy a ‘wristwatch’ from the Tourist Office, you can listen to brief commentaries at each of the terminals along your chosen route.
In the medieval quartier St Croix, you will find Tour de Grède, dating from the late 12th to early 16th centuries. From the tower you will get a 360° panoramic view over the city
Parks & Nature
Fabulous scenery and so many things to do and see, both for the energetic and those who like to take things more gently.
Take a trip on the Petit Train Artouste through the mountains. Visit the Pic du Midi observatory which is open all year round and reached by a two stage cable car ride.
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Pyrenees
11 Av. MeritxellFabulous scenery and so many things to do and see, both for the energetic and those who like to take things more gently.
Take a trip on the Petit Train Artouste through the mountains. Visit the Pic du Midi observatory which is open all year round and reached by a two stage cable car ride.
Arts & Culture
This cosmopolitan city has much to offer - parks and gardens, cafes and restaurants plus wonderful shopping.
History buffs will enjoy a visit to the Chateau du Pau, originally built in 1370 and the birthplace of Henri IV in 1533. The castle became a museum in 1926 and houses important collections dedicated to Henri IV and the royal apartments.
Pau is particularly well known for its confectionery and the ‘Pass Sucre’ will let you taste some of the very best.
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Pau
This cosmopolitan city has much to offer - parks and gardens, cafes and restaurants plus wonderful shopping.
History buffs will enjoy a visit to the Chateau du Pau, originally built in 1370 and the birthplace of Henri IV in 1533. The castle became a museum in 1926 and houses important collections dedicated to Henri IV and the royal apartments.
Pau is particularly well known for its confectionery and the ‘Pass Sucre’ will let you taste some of the very best.