Sauveterre-de-Béarn combines history and nature in distinctive locations: the Pont de la Légende is a fortified bridge. The Tour Monréal, a medieval tower within the town walls, is open to visitors and houses a model of the medieval town of Sauveterre-de-Béarn.
Renting a holiday apartment in Sauveterre-de-Béarn may be part of your personal travel planning.
Nature
The Île de la Glère has been designated an Espace Naturel Sensible because of its exceptional vegetation. An educational trail is also available on the Île de la Glère. The esplanade by the Church of Saint-André offers views across green landscapes to the mountains of the Pyrenean range. The Church of Saint-André was designated a historic monument in 1912.
Water and Trails
Canoeing and rafting take place on the Gave d’Oloron; the river is also suitable for salmon and trout fishing. Booste Loisirs offers rafting, canorafting and white-water swimming in Sauveterre-de-Béarn.
The Chemin de la chapelle alternates between the history of the town of Sauveterre and discovering the Way of Saint James along the Via de Vézelay. In Sauveterre-de-Béarn, the Tèrra-Aventura route “Sancie sauvée des z’eaux” is a 3-kilometre treasure hunt.
Festivals and Food
The Fête de la Blonde d’Aquitaine takes place every year and celebrates the local Blonde d’Aquitaine cattle breed. The festival includes a livestock exhibition. There is also a large celebratory meal; for smaller appetites, plated dishes and burgers are available.
Au Fil de l’Eau is located at the foot of the medieval town walls of Sauveterre-de-Béarn and serves ice cream, cakes, smoothies, ciabatta and aperitif platters there throughout the day.
Getting Around
Bus route 523 connects Orthez with Sauveterre-de-Béarn and Saint-Palais via Salies-de-Béarn.
