Tour to discover hautes-pyrénées

During this first day, we suggest you visit the castle Garderes, one of the finest masterpieces of the eighteenth century. Then visit Tarbes.

Castle Garderes, Garderes

Castle Garderes was saved from ruin by the current owner. The amenities of the gardens are still underway, but you can see the titanic work undertaken on the castle and the park. The garden tour organized by the landscape is interesting and exciting.

The birthplace Foch, Tarbes

After your picnic spot, you can go to Tarbes. A small museum is dedicated to Marshal Foch. Inside, you will find documents that trace his life. Upstairs you will find the chair on which he died.

Then you can sunbathe on the Place de Verdun. True heart of Tarbes, this place is surrounded by many bars.

Start your day with the Memorial Museum of Deportation and the Resistance. After going to a church garden then you prendrer the boat to discover the Adour.

The Resistance Museum, Tarbes

Memorial Museum of Deportation and Resistance brings memories preserved and collected by the protagonists Tarbais at the 2nd World War.

Then you can if you want to relax in the garden Massey. This park is inhabited by peacocks and ducks. Alternatively, you can also go to the 11 hectare Parc de Saint-Cloud.

A ride on the banks of the Adour, Tarbes

At the beginning of the afternoon, visit the Cathedral of Sède. The oldest part dates from the twelfth and thirteenth century. The rest was added in the eighteenth century. Then you will have a ride comment on the banks of the Adour.

During the third day, we suggest you take a walk Payolle (village of the town of Campan), known for its marble.

Payolle

Payolle is a charming site, suitable for many fun activities and walks. Between lake, river, forest, tree houses, nature lovers will be in heaven throughout the day. Payolle is also famous for its marble quarry.

The "courtaous" or pastoral together are another attraction of the city. There are two in the direction of Lake Montarouye. The first is to Courtaou Artiguemy with its famous laïtets. The second, which is named the Esclodes is much broader. The walk is in both cases very pleasant.

During this third day, you go to the castle Mauvezin. Then you explore the village of Bagneres-de-Bigorre.

Bagneres-de-Bigorre

Then off to explore the village of Bagneres-de-Bigorre. Take the cable car and go up to the Pic du Midi of Bigorre.Vous can visit the museum, go to the gift shop, with a magnificent view over the Pyrenees ...

But be careful, the average annual temperature is 1 ° C. When you leave, stop Bagneres-de-Bigorre. Stroll along the many houses in the village. They attract your attention with their facades and architecture.

For the fourth day you will visit caves Médous before you go to the Planet Aquarium.

Caves Médous, Asté

Stalactites, stalagmites, petrified waterfalls ... Throughout your visit, you will discover the beauty of the caves Médous. They are divided into two parts. Part of the tour takes place aboard a boat.

Planet Aquarium, Lourdes

Then, 15 minutes from Lourdes, you will find Planet Aquarium. With over 240 species in 52 tanks, you'll sturgeon, koi carp, pike, chub, salmon, bullhead, loach, eel ... a theatrical video will enrich your culture on different species living in their natural environment.

During the fifth day, we offer you to start your day in Lourdes, before you go to the abbey of Saint Savin.

The ancestral home of St. Bernadette, Lourdes

Start your day by visiting the ancestral home of St. Bernadette. In this house formerly called "Moulin Lacadé" you will see the bed slept Bernadette and furniture of his parents. Then you can make a detour through the cave Massabielle. This is where Bernadette Soubirous said to have seen 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1858.

The castle of Lourdes

Then you can go to the castle of Lourdes. Inside it, you will discover that the Pyrenean Museum has the largest collections on the history of the French Pyrenees and expagnoles. You will also discover a baroque church furniture and decorative arts.

Finally, to finish the day, go to the abbey of Saint Savin. Inside, you will find the largest collection of Romanesque murals in Europe.

Balance

Other alternatives are available to you. The circuit that we offer is not only possible to see the High-Pyrenees. We tried to make it as rich as possible. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to leave us a comment.