Bénéjacq: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Bénéjacq combines local history, paths through the Bois de Bénéjacq and landscapes along the Lagoin. The history of the village includes the parish church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption: in 1853, Emile Loupot drew up a reconstruction project for it, which was carried out from 1855 to 1858. The church was consecrated in September 1886. Its nave is divided into five aisles and features pointed-arch arcades resting on clustered pillars.

Those choosing Bénéjacq as a holiday destination may be planning to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

The Lagoin runs along the edge of Bénéjacq. A walking trail through the Bois de Bénéjacq begins at Place de la Bacoue and combines shady woodland, cool streams and views of the Pyrenees.

Paths

The Chemin Henri IV runs through the Bois de Bénéjacq to Saint-Vincent. In the Middle Ages, this route was known as the “chemin de Saint Pé” before it acquired its present royal name. The VTC3 cycle route also passes through Bénéjacq along the section towards Coarraze.

Surroundings

The wider region around Bénéjacq is home to Château Fort, a castle, and Château de Pau, also a castle. Other attractions include Pène de la Hèche, a summit; Maison paternelle de Bernadette, a historic site; Monastère de Marie-Immaculée, Reine du Rosaire, a monastery; and Grotte de Massabielle, a cave.

The area around Bénéjacq also includes Soum de Marti Peyras and Pic de Larbastan, both summits.

Traditions

The historic Rigole du pied des coteaux was a 6 km-long branch on the right bank of the Lagoin between Bénéjacq and Beuste. At Maison Laguilhon, a foie gras museum and a new boutique were established to share and promote the traditions and expertise surrounding foie gras.

For the overview of destinations at the higher level: Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

More destinations

More places in the same destination:

Uzos, Musculdy, Bassussarry, Gelos, Louhossoa, Bunus, Miossens-Lanusse, Rontignon.