Balade patrimoine à Morlaàs, capitale historique du Béarn
Description
Heritage walk in Morlaàs, the historic capital of Béarn
Situated to the north-east of Pau, this historic capital of Béarn from 1080 to 1260 enjoyed brilliant development thanks to the Fors de Morlaàs, a charter of privileges that made Béarn a true precursor in terms of justice and democracy.
On his arrival, Viscount Centulle V built the château de la Hourquie, the exact location of which is unknown. The town quickly developed from south to north in a succession of towns surrounded by moats. This topography, fixed in the 1st quarter of the 12th century, is what we know today, with the main street, 1.5 km long, whose different names correspond to these medieval villages.
Many traces of the past remain from this prosperous period, when the Viscounts lived here and minted their coins, including the church of Sainte-Foy, a jewel of Romanesque art.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Church of sainte-Foy in Morlaàs
Built around 1080 by Centulle V, then Viscount of Béarn, the church of sainte-Foy and its western portal are a formidable testimony to the glorious past of this former capital of Béarn.
the station
Old-timers say that on their way back from the Pau trade fair, on the very steep Morlaàs hill, passengers had to get out of their carriages to lighten the load!
the town hall
Once home to the Justice of the Peace, a school and a grain market, this beautiful building still has its bell tower, which was used to ring the closing bell for the many inns and cafés in Morlaàs.
Additional information
Typologie de l'itinéraire
Loop
Durée moyenne de l'expérience
1 to 2 hours
Thèmes
Cultural
Historical
Religious
Contact
Fixed telephone : +33 5 59 33 62 25
Syndicat du tourisme Nord Béarn, bureau de Morlaàs
Web site (URL) : www.bearnmadiran-tourisme.fr/
e-mail : contact@bearnmadiran-tourisme.fr
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