Lac de Barbazan is a rare glacial lake at an altitude of 450 metres.
Those planning a stay in Barbazan may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The church located in the centre of the village of Barbazan contains interior artworks listed in the inventory of historic monuments.
The thermal park of Barbazan was probably laid out in the last quarter of the 19th century. The planted avenues crossing at right angles give it a regular design that is unusual compared with the thermal parks of the Pyrenees from the 19th century.
The cultural area of the Barbazan casino offers exhibitions, conferences and literary presentations every month.
The surrounding area of Barbazan also contains the Musée archéologique départemental museum, the Basilique Saint-Just church and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame church.
The wider regional area around Barbazan is home to the Abbaye de Bonnefont en Comminges, which is listed as a historic site.
Nature
Lac de Barbazan is classified as a first-category fishing lake and offers a tourist fishing and introductory course. Swimming in Lac de Barbazan is prohibited.
The Tour de Barbazan route leads to the Vierge au Rocher; from there, hikers can climb to the summit and enjoy the panorama.
The area around Barbazan includes Pic de Cau, the Grotte de Gargas cave, Sommet de Chay and Sommet d'Herbe Rouge.
Getting There
Barbazan can be reached via exit 17 of the A64 towards Luchon-Lerida (Spain); the distance is 10 km. Rail connections to Barbazan are provided via the stations at Loures-Barousse (2 km), Montréjeau-Gourdan-Polignan (8 km) or Saint-Gaudens (14 km).
