Barcus: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Ahargo VTT mountain bike route begins in the village of Barcus and leads to the summit of Ahargo, which offers a remarkable viewpoint.

Those who have chosen Barcus as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature and Activities

Culture

In Barcus, Dantzan is a space dedicated to sharing Souletin dance. For groups of five or more people, Dantzan offers guided visits by prior reservation.

The Notre-Dame de Paradis chapel stands beside a relatively abundant spring in the forest and is associated with legends of miraculous healings.

Cuisine

Ferme Uhartia in Barcus is one of the last self-sufficient duck farms in south-western France. It offers goose liver pâtés, or foie gras, and duck confit made exclusively from its own farm production. In July and August, Ferme Uhartia offers farm visits by prior reservation.

Culture and Village Character

The main street of Burgia is lined with houses featuring carved lintels. A mill building is located in the centre of Barcus.

Other destinations: Arbonne, Mendionde, Lons, Bidart, Salies De Bearn, Laàs, Ahaxe-Alciette-Bascassan, Viven

For the higher-level travel overview: Pyrenees-Atlantiques.