Iholdy: Holiday apartments and houses

Culture

The Château d'Olce was rebuilt in the mid-17th century, in 1664, by Bishop Jean d'Olce on older structures. The vestibule of the Church of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist preserves gravestones and disc-shaped steles.

The Chapelle Saint-Blaise, formerly called Chapelle d'Oxarty, was built in 1594 and is dedicated to Saint Blaise. It attracts pilgrims every year: a pilgrimage for children takes place on Whit Monday, and on 3 February farmers from the canton of Iholdy pray for the health and prosperity of their livestock.

The parish church of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist was founded in the Middle Ages; its structure appears to have been altered several times in the 17th century. The dates 1605 and 1693 are engraved on the lintels of the entrance and the portal, respectively.

Hiking

The Sentier des contrebandiers has an equestrian variant from Iholdy to Lasse. Hoxahandia is an 11.2 km circular hiking trail that takes around four hours and is rated moderately difficult. The route leads to the 577 m-high summit of Hoxa Handia; from there, it offers views of Pic d'Orhy and the Crêtes d'Iparla.

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Nature

Lac d'Iholdy is a 1.2-hectare lowland lake with a depth of 3 m. The lake has a wooded path, partially shaded areas and a picnic area.

Fishing at Lac d'Iholdy requires a fishing permit issued by AAPPMA A.P.R.N. Rainbow trout and brown trout are found in Lac d'Iholdy.

Geographical location

Lac d'Iholdy can be reached from the A63 via the Bayonne Sud exit and from the A64 via the Hasparren exit; parking is available along the unpaved road near the left bank of the lake.

Other destinations: Pau, Ciboure, Sainte-Engrâce, Bielle, Buziet, Uhart-Cize, Arudy, Gère-Bélesten

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