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Self-guided heritage tours

The Béarn des gaves Tourist Office presents its new self-guided tour!
Available to listen and read, 3 tours invite you to explore the rich history of the must-see towns of Béarn des gaves, Salies-de-Béarn, Sauveterre-de-Béarn and Navarrenx.

3 free 1-hour tours
100% free!

SALIES-DE-BÉARN

The rich and fascinating history of the city of salt

Jeanne d’Albret, Viscountess of Béarn, on a visit to Salies-de-Béarn in 1568, will walk you through its rich and fascinating history.
Its salt water springs have long been prized – from the legend of the boar fountain to the thermal spa quarter, almost 600 years of history will be revealed to you along the way.

SAUVETERRE-DE-BÉARN

Step into the legend…

Queen Sancie, Viscountess of Béarn, recounts her legendary destiny and that of the medieval town, with its pebble-lined river and vista of the Pyrenees. Discover the fascinating  heritage of Sauveterre-de-Béarn: the ramparts, the castle, the dovecote, and of course the Ile de la Glère, a haven of peace classed as a Sensitive Natural Area. Let yourself fall under its charm…

NAVARRENX

The medieval town brimming with history

Fabricio Siciliano, architect of the ramparts, invites you to discover this town in the heart of the Béarn, opposite the majestic Pyrenean mountain range and overlooking the Gave d’Oloron. Stroll through the medieval centre of one of the oldest towns in Béarn, which still boasts many of its ancient and historic features.
And that little extra? Navarrenx is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France – and that’s official!