Balade patrimoine : de la Bastide de Lestelle au pèlerinage de Bétharram
Description
This tour of the village of Lestelle-Bétharram in the Pays de Nay offers a pleasant walk for all the family and takes you along the paths of history and of great Christian myths. Starting at an old fortified town built to a plain and straight-sided plan, you go on to discover the incredible architectural and statuary mix of the Sanctuary of Bétharram, a major centre of the Marian pilgrimage pre-dating that of Lourdes. You can enjoy the site’s baroque architecture, which is unique in Bearn.
Technical informations
1.6 km
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max. 307 m
min. 297 m
30 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Start at the square Place Saint Jean and the church of Saint Jean-Baptiste
From the start at the square Place Saint Jean in front of the memorial, go to the nearby square Place de la Bastide. Cross the road to see the church of Saint Jean-Baptiste.
Towards the paper mill’s dam
Looking at the church go left then right on the road Rue Sully. Turn right on the road Rue du Soum de Castet, then go down and continue straight ahead. When you reach the Gave, follow the path to the left to reach the dam.
The Sanctuaries and the old bridge
Continue from the paper mill along the Gave of Pau. Go up on the road by steps, then turn right and cross on the zebra crossing. Go towards the sanctuaries of Bétharram and take the time to have a good look. Turn to the left of the sanctuary to go and see the bridge and the school of Bétharram.
The Gervine House, the oldest in the commune
From the bridge, retrace your steps and follow the road avenue de Bétharram, which goes back to Lestelle. At a Calvary turn left on the road Rue Peyrounat. You come to the Gervine House on your left when you reach the square Place Saint Jean.
Additional information
Typologie de l'itinéraire
Loop
Thèmes
Compostela
Cultural
Historical
Religious
Contact
Fixed telephone : +33 5 59 13 94 99
Office de tourisme communautaire
Web site (URL) : www.tourisme-bearn-paysdenay.com
Office de tourisme communautaire
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