Nearby Historical & Cultural Sites
In an area rich in history and culture, there are countless sites within driving distance that are a must-see for those visiting the area.
Mirande
30 mins drive
Another small town with a big heart, Mirande has country’n’western music for 2 weeks in July, attracting big hats and big bikes.
Marçiac
45 mins drive
The small town of Marçiac has a huge round the clock jazz jamboree for two weeks in August, which draws in Jazz giants and big crowds from around the globe. Side streets are lined with restaurants and stalls selling craft-work.
Lourdes
1 hr drive
Lourdes is famous for the cure, the Basilica, and its castle which houses a museum dedicated to all things culturally Pyrenean.
Pau
1 hr drive
Pau is a beautiful city for shopping, sight-seeing and its English connections! (it boasts the first 18-hole golf club in continental Europe and the first French rugby club).
Auch
1 hr drive
Auch is a beautiful old town that is a must-see while in the area.
Biarritz
2 hr drive
Head to Biarritz for the magnificent coastline, casino and wave watching with wet suited surfers sliding down impressive Atlantic rollers.
Carcassonne
2 hr drive
Carcassonne is a spectacular and popular tourist attraction. A medieval double walled, turreted hill top fortification containing some good restaurants cafes and craft-shops, it is a fantastic day out.
Toulouse
1 hr 30 mins drive
Toulouse is full of surprises, including a must-see historical centre, with university culture and connections to Concorde, Airbus and the Ariane space programme.