Discover Cauneille, Landes, Aquitaine, and its treasures

A short stage from the abbey of Sorde, in the Landes region, to cross the Gave d'Oloron and the fertile plain. The first hill marks the entrance to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, via the Béarn hamlet of Léren. But already, through a succession of panoramic hills, your footsteps are treading on Basse-Navarre, the Basque province where the pilgrim welcome of Arancou awaits you.

From Sorde l'Abbaye, head for Saint-Cricq du Gave. On the way, stop off at Kiwis Délices to buy your kiwi juice and jam. You'll pass many kiwi orchards. Continue downhill towards Carresse Cassaber, then back on the road towards Sorde l?Abbaye. Take the opportunity to visit the Abbaye de Sorde, located in the heart of the bastide. Difficulty varies according to weather conditions. More technical section of the Santiago de Compostela route.

Sorde-l'Abbaye offers a very ancient historical heritage of a rare richness in Aquitaine. Sandwiched between a limestone hillside and the Gave d'Oloron, the site has developed in an advantageous geographical area. This territory, open to the Pyrenees and the plains of Aquitaine, has favoured the passage of men and animals. The human imprint is visible from prehistoric times to the present day: rock shelters from the Magdalenian period, Roman villas on the ancient road linking Bordeaux to Spain, a Benedictine abbey founded in the 10th century and listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as part of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela in France. The current town, surrounded by ramparts in the 13th century, was built around the abbey complex.

From Peyrehorade, head for Orthevielle and Port de Lanne. Follow the Adour downstream towards Bec du Gave. Then follow the Gaves réunis to Peyrehorade. Numerous kiwi orchards can be seen along the way. Difficulty varies according to weather conditions.

From Peyrehorade, take the Chemin de l'Empereur to Hilh dou Moulié, then head for Bélus. Then descend to Cauneille and Peyrehorade. Difficulty varies according to weather conditions.

From Peyrehorade, head for Hastingues and follow the Gaves Réunis to the bastide, where you can stop to visit the village. Then head for Arthous Abbey, one of the must-see sites in the Kiwi Valley. Finally, head back towards Peyrehorade. Along the way, you can admire kiwifruit orchards.

Take half a day to make the most of this loop. Leaving Peyrehorade, head for Sorde l?Abbaye. You can stop off in the heart of the bastide to visit the Abbaye de Sorde. Then follow part of the route de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle to the commune of Léren. Then head up towards Oeyregave, where you can admire kiwi orchards along the way. Difficulty varies according to weather conditions.

Starting from Peyrehorade, take a stroll through the villages of Lahontan, Labatut, Saint-Cricq du Gave, Sorde l'Abbaye and Oeyregave. Points of interest: Lahontan and its lake, Labatut and Lac de Glés, where you can take a refreshing break, Sorde l'Abbaye with its heritage trail and abbey, and the many kiwi orchards along the way. Be careful on the section following the Route Royale to Labatut: many trucks use this route (between July and October).

Take half a day to make the most of this loop. Departing from Peyrehorade, it passes through Oeyregave and then joins the towpath from Came. You can also stop off at Bidache to visit Château de Gramont. The Le Gantxo restaurant in Guiche is about 2/3 of the way along the route, where you can stop for lunch. The tour then passes by Lac de Sames, through Hastingues, an ancient bastide town worth a detour to visit the village and the Exhibition Centre located on the Aire d'Autoroute on the theme of the roads to Santiago de Compostela. On the final stretch, be sure to visit Arthous Abbey and Maison Barthouil.

Starting from Camping de la Comtesse, take a stroll through the villages of Bélus and Saint-Lon-Les-Mines. We suggest two gourmet stops at our partners La Ferme de Beleslou and La Tradition Landaise. You can also discover the mining past of Saint-Lon-Les-Mines and visit the fruit museum in Cagnotte.

In the heart of the village of Sorde the Abbey, walk through the remarkable architectural complex of the Abbey of Saint-Jean de Sorde, classified as Historic Monuments and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Pilgrimages of Santiago de Compostela in France . During the guided visit (about 45 minutes) of the Abbey or during the unaccompanied visit (depending on the season), discover its open air spaces, its majestic terrace, then its exceptional underground gallery. Enjoy a discovery of the site during the events, in music, songs, visits or night according to the annual program.

Come and play laser paintball or lasertag in the open air at Sorde l'Abbaye, on an area of over 1000m2. Players work together to achieve a common goal. You'll go head-to-head with your opponents, trying to score points. In lasertag, you use laser toys to mark your opponents and move around by hiding behind modules placed on the pitch. Suitable for children aged 7 and over. The playground is located on the same site as the canoe base, for a variety of fun.

During the tour, discover man's relationship with salmon : the life cycle of wild salmon, migration, fisheries and the traditional smoking methods used by the Barthouil family bussiness. Open from February to October. Closed on public holidays. Free guided tour : Monday to Friday at 11:00 and 15:00

Charming farmhouse apartment in a renovated barn dating from 1762. Bright apartment with independent, fully-equipped kitchen, living room, bathroom with bathtub and 1 separate toilet. Terrace not overlooked. Independent entrance, free parking.

In a beautiful renovated 1830 Landes farmhouse, between Peyrehorade and Dax, set in 2700m2 of enclosed grounds planted with trees and featuring a secure swimming pool. Three guest rooms: the first on the south-west facing ground floor (double bed) with private shower room and WC; the second and third on the middle floor, ideal for large families with a family suite comprising 2 bedrooms with private shower room and WC. Total maximum capacity: 8 people. Table d'hôtes available on request. Discount for stays of 3 nights or more.

An 18th-century residence, Basta welcomes you to its 5 spacious and original rooms, each with private bathroom and toilet, WIFI and television. Meals are served either on the terrace or under the veranda, and will delight you with their conviviality and quality. Swimming pool, fitness room, ping pong, various games, fitness trail. Cot on request. Parking available. Evening meal by reservation (closed on Saturdays). Children's rates apply from age 2. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

The Petite Ferme de Pouillon is an educational farm which has a 5-hectare animal park with lamas, miniature pigs, ponies, donkeys, sheep, chickens, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. Pony rides for kids and campground at the farm : Indian tepee rental. Refreshment stand, playground, archery, picnic tables. The farm travels everywhere in Aquitaine. Regular opening hours : year-round, saturday and sunday from 2 to 7pm, or by booking ahead. Hours during school holidays and bank holidays : every day from 2pm to 7:30pm

Family-friendly campsite in a 6-hectare park (14.8 acres) with Wifi coverage everywhere in the campsite. The campsite is tree-lined and has a private fishing pond. Water park with a triple water slide and 2 large swimming pools (open 15/06 - 15/09). Spacious pitches separated by hedges. 2 and 3-bedroom mobile homes hire/rental available with reversible air conditioning, for a weekend (except July & August) or weekly (all year). Pleasant and peaceful setting. Snack bar, bar, grocery shop, ice, laundrette/laundromat, barbecue areas, tennis court, petanque courts, playground, cycle hire/bike rental, entertainment in high season, kids’ club. Showers and toilets equipped for the disabled and baby facilities. Special rates for spa clients (except July & August).

Locked in the Castle of Gramont in Bidache, you will have 60 minutes to solve the riddles and free yourself "This is the first week of the guide's work at the Castle, his predecessor had to be rushed to a psychiatric hospital. Our new guide is not reassured, she says she hears voices and is now convinced that the castle is haunted. She has also found a letter from her predecessor that supports this belief and has heard a message from the ghost that if his soul is not appeased in one hour, everyone in the Castle will be damned forever." Reservations required. See conditions on the website.

Newly renovated 83 m² house in Heugas, comprising a living/dining room with sofa, table, chairs and TV with free unlimited WIFI and Netflix. 2 bedrooms, one on the first floor with a 140/190 bed and a second 28 M² mezzanine with a 160/190 bed, built-in closets and desk. Cot with bath, high chair. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave oven, multifunction electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, ironing board and iron, vacuum cleaner. Bathroom with washbasin, wall-hung WC, bath, towel dryer and hairdryer. South-east-facing terrace with garden furniture and barbecue, two private parking spaces. The village center is 2.5 km away, with a bakery/pastry shop, mini-market, etc

Producer of Kiwis de l'Adour, Kiwis Délices offers kiwis products: jams, fruit juice. Points of sale in Pays Orthe and Arrigans : Les Gourmandises de Nicolas, place A. Briand in Peyrehorade; Restaurant La ferme d'Orthe in Orthevielle; Auberge de l'Abbaye in Sorde l'Abbaye. Cosmetics based on kiwis seed oil.

This wash house-fountain was a gathering place for the villagers. To discover it, by-pass the church and follow the Gave d'Oloron. This wash house, built in stone, is supplied by a source coming from the church. The fountain of Bourg Neuf is quoted in the registers of the municipality on the 17th century.

The church still has vestiges from many periods in its history which consequently makes it a very motley architectural ensemble with Romanesque and Gothic parts. Don’t miss the mosaics behind the main altar and a model of the abbey at the back of the church.

The library of Sorde l'Abbaye makes available rich and varied supports. Multimedia space with internet access. Open on Wednesday 4:30 pm to 6 pm and Saturday 10:30 am to 12 am

In the heart of the village of Sorde the Abbey, walk through the remarkable architectural complex of the Abbey of Saint-Jean de Sorde, classified as Historic Monuments and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Pilgrimages of Santiago de Compostela in France . During the guided visit (about 45 minutes) of the Abbey or during the unaccompanied visit (depending on the season), discover its open air spaces, its majestic terrace, then its exceptional underground gallery. Enjoy a discovery of the site during the events, in music, songs, visits or night according to the annual program.

Pre-existing village, very old passage place. Jacobean route. Benedictine abbey founded around 960 on Gallo-Roman remains. Toll bridge created in 1289. Bastide founded on December 16, 1290 by Eustache de Beaumarchais (seneschal of Toulouse for the king of France). Passes from the hands of the French to those of the English who take it back in 1295. Destroyed during the Wars of Religion, then new activity in the 17th-18th century until the Revolution.

On the Domaine du Pourtaou, this garden composed mainly of old roses. Restored from the plan of the poet Jean Rameau (1858-1942). Initial creation around 1910. You will have access to the exhibition "Jean Rameau", presented in the barn of Pourtaou.

Sale of Armagnac direct from producer. Open year round from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 12pm and from 1:30pm to 7pm.

NEW The Peyrehorade Library For All, 62 rue Alsace Lorraine is now computerized. To access the site: cbpt40.com The online catalogue is open. Click on the photo of the Peyrehorade library and consult the catalogue.

Cuisine made with regional produce – Serrano ham, Chalosse foie gras, tagine with scallops cooked in Jurançon wine, grilled prime rib, Madiran sauce... (regional wines). July and August: open every day. The rest of the year: closed Saturday.

Close to the town of Peyrehorade, the Bistronomic restaurant Les 4 Vents has just been established on the heights of Cauneille. You will find a warm atmosphere with a panoramic view of the Pyrenees. The chef Anne, who is in the kitchen, will make you discover many countries through your taste buds Reservation recommended.

Mixed dishes, salads, dish of the day... Every Wednesday - market's day - from 8:00 am, traditional breakfast and snacks. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch.

The great meeting place for pigs' feet on Wednesday mornings, during the market. The restaurant starts serving its first dishes at 7am, so early risers are in for a treat! Discover all our specialities, the traditional entrecôte steak with home-made chips... Old-fashioned, home-made desserts to finish your meal. Open Tuesday to Sunday every lunchtime.

Les copains d'abord, a bar-restaurant that has been open for 18 years in Peyrehorade, offers a friendly atmosphere and daily menus. On Wednesday mornings, come and enjoy the atmosphere of the market and taste the pig's trotters.

Traditional restaurant, specially popular on Wednesday morning, during the market. The restaurant serves its first dishes from 7am to enjoy the early birds ! Local specialties to taste : traditional steak house with homemade french fries, "Assiette de Pays": a certified plate composed of local farmers' products, and many more ... Homemade desserts to finish the meal. Open for lunch 7/7 and Friday and Saturday evenings.

Di Martino Pizza et Piadina offers home-made pizzas, piadinas, pastas and lasagnes. Everything is made with quality Italian products. For dessert, let yourself be tempted by a tiramisu or a panna cotta.

Hearty, delicious food with a vast array of salads, pasta, meats, pizzas and last but not least, desserts. Lunch menu from €15.50. Pizzeria restaurant, takeaway/take out. Open Thursday – Monday from 12.15 midday and 7.15 pm evenings (Wednesday – Monday in July and August).

Located at the edge of Lake Luc, in a pleasant and friendly place, the Lac de Luc restaurant offers a wide variety of Landes specialties. You will enjoy its two rooms and its terrace, for your meals, banquets, and seminars. Open all year round.

Restaurant in a farm offering its local products : foie gras, confit, black pig Gascon... Gourmet meal at the farm : during a country lunch, farm Beleslou makes you share his food and musical entertainment. Tuesday to Saturday, lunch time only, by booking. Sale of farm products. Open from February 1st to November 30th.

Come and recharge your batteries at Sorde l'Abbaye in your own bubble at the water's edge between the birds' song and the sound of the Gave d'Oloron. "Les Nuits de Cassiopée" offers you two transparent bubbles (Andromeda and Pegasus), installed in the municipal campsite of Sorde l'Abbaye, in a calm and natural setting. If you miss your childhood memories of camping, relive those moments under the stars, under your bubble, protected from insects, dust and allergens. When you wake up, enjoy your breakfast on the terrace or in your bubble. The bubble pitches are privatized to ensure you a stay in complete privacy. Private spa in option. Access to the campsite's sanitary facilities.

Shaded and peaceful campsite along the Gave d'Oloron river.

Detached house, in the stadium neighbourhood, close to the centre of town. Quiet. 2 bedrooms (double beds), 1 bedroom (2 twin beds), living room (TV), separate kitchen (microwave), bathroom, toilet. Patio (washer, barbecue), garden. Possibility to fish at a private pond.

Aroha, a traditional house in the Pays d'Orthe in the Valley of the Gaves, offers 4 guest rooms with en suite facilities, restored in the same style. Beautifully preserved features. Pretty interior garden with relaxation area. Cot available on request.

Guest house in a renovated 16th-century building nestled at the foot of Sorde's abbey church. Three beautifully appointed rooms: hydromassage showers, fitness area, gourmet restaurant.

1-bedroom flat/apartment in a villa. Sitting room (sofa bed for 2 people), kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet, bedroom (1 double bed), swimming pool, fenced garden, patio. 30 km (19 miles) from the sea, 50 km (31 miles) from the mountains. Close to shops and businesses.

Recharge your batteries in the peaceful natural surroundings of this fully restored saddlery on the border between Gascony, the Béarn region and the Basque Country. Situated in large parkland with lots of trees and flowers, a little pond and a forest nearby, this house is the ideal place for a quiet and peaceful holiday. Our goats and donkeys will delight the kids. Disabled access and baby care facilities. Located between the mountains and the ocean, there is no shortage of places to discover: the Atlantic beaches at Hossegor, Capbreton and Seignosse are just 30 km away. The Basque coast, Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz are only 35/40 minutes away and the Pyrenees and Spanish border are less than an hour away. Two stables and a large enclosed meadow are available to accommodate horses at a rate of €12 per horse per day, hay provided. Sheets supplied. Bicycles. WI-FI A convertible s

Lodging of 65 m2 conceived for 2 people, great comfort 3 stars, neat decoration with terrace, barbecue... Located in the Pays d'Orthe and Arrigans at the crossroads of the Basque Country, the Landes and the Bearn. Close to the green way and two steps of the way of Tours.

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Rural gite on a farm with an open-plan kitchen opening on to the dining room and living room with a TV. Two bedrooms (sleeps 4 people). Bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate toilet. storeroom with a washer and ironing board. Patio where you can eat outside. Plancha grill and garden furniture.