Uncover Sorde-l'abbaye, Landes, Aquitaine

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 Sorde l'Abbaye, head for Saint-Cricq du Gave. Follow the road to Lahontan and stroll through the heart of Béarn. Return to the village of Lahontan, before returning to the bastide town of Sorde. There are cornfields, kiwi orchards and a few vineyards along the way. Difficulty varies according to weather conditions.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Leaving Peyrehorade, set off to discover the Gaves Réunis and the Adour. Head for Orthevielle and pick up the Scandibérique at Port de Lanne, as far as the La Marquèze bridge. Cross the bridge and follow the other bank of the Adour through the Barthes to Port-de-Lanne, before returning to Peyrehorade.

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.

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

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.

Less than 30 minutes from Biarritz and Anglet and 1 hour from Pau, the Domaine des Laminak opens its doors to you, in the heart of nature. Whether you're looking for an eco-friendly vacation or an original weekend getaway, settle into this haven of peace and discover the riches of the Basque Country. Let yourself be charmed by our five atypical accommodations: the perched hut, the caravan, the Scandinavian hut, the bubble or the safari tent. In this domain surrounded by beautiful palm trees, the outdoor, heated, shared swimming pool is at your disposal. Breakfast and packed lunches can be prepared on request.

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.

The magnificent Gramont castle, a listed Historical Monument, has been consolidated after years of restoration work. The lords of Gramont built Bidache castle between the 14th and 15th century on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Bidouze river. The castle was burned down in 1523 by Charles Qunt's armies. However, the lords of Gramont rebuilt the castle by preserving its surviving medieval elements. They crafted a luxurious castle embellished until the 18th century. A second fire in 1796 let the castle imposing remains. Today, it opens its doors to reveal itself in all its beauty. A unique panorama of the Bidouze valley and the backdrop of the Pyrenees awaits you at the top of the 15th century dungeon. Discover a continuous exhibition in the dungeon; guided tours departing from the Tourism Office; In summer, night tours with torches and equestrian exhibitions. Free grassy esplanade.

10 km from Peyrehorade and its famous market, and 15 km from the classified village of La Bastide Clairence, this one-bedroom apartment is located in the center of Bidache. This apartment-hotel is located on the 1st floor of the house Le Bel Endroit, which hosts several accommodations. This 18th century stone house has been totally renovated and has a nice little garden facing south. The bedroom, with its view on the hills, has a Queen Size bed. A sofa bed can accommodate 2 additional adults. You will appreciate the beautiful bathroom with its large shower. Common areas for the whole house are at your disposal, such as the large equipped kitchen and a living room with a pool table. By pushing a small door at the bottom of the garden, you will go back in time and discover the preserved heritage of the village.

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)

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).

Base de Pop is a recreational watersports area located face to the lake of Guiche in the Basque Country, 35 minutes drive from Ondres and Tarnos. You'll enjoy the lake with your children ( beach access and free supervised swimming ) and Water Jump facilities for fun time of an hour or a day. 12 jumps for all levels with all types of sliding supports ( buoys , ski, bike , skate and flat stomach ). Stand Up Paddle rentals, kayaks, boat. Snack bar

Welcome to Le Rachet 1820, a lodge located in Habas in the south of the Landes region, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Pyrenees. Le Rachet 1820 is a barn renovated in 2021 in a Boho style and decorated with care in the heart of a 2-hectare estate with two beautiful bedrooms and a large living room bathed in light. Take advantage of this wonderful place to relax, with a pool terrace (shared with your guests) and private spa, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet. Everything here invites you to enjoy a slow life, while benefiting from the proximity of numerous shops, cultural sites, activities and breathtaking scenery. Just 35 minutes from Bayonne, 40 minutes from Pau, the Landes and Basque coasts 45 minutes away, thermal baths 15 minutes away, restaurants, activities, walks, mountains and hikes, and Spain just 1 hour away.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Next to the Maison pour tous, the Léren picnic area welcomes you in a space away from road traffic and secure. A shaded picnic table, a car park and a dustbin are at your disposal. A tennis court completes this rest area. Don't forget your rackets for a digestive game!

This structure was built in 1105 by monks from the Abbey of Saint-Jean de Sorde Since 1895, the Dufau family has owned the mill. The manufacture of flour, a long family tradition, will continue until today, handed down from father to son. Since the 2000s, the mill has only produced flour from organic farming. Thus, we either mill on a cylinder to obtain a fine and white flour, much appreciated by pastry cooks and confectioners; or we mill with a millstone, which will offer bakers a richer flour with more character. Jean-Paul Dufau has recently retired after having created and maintained a network of organic and local producers and bakers. Romain Rouvreau (me) is now taking over.

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

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.

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.

Mixing tradition and modernity, the Central offers delicious cuisine and fine local products. Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Friday and Sunday evening, Monday (except on July and August).

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).

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.

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.

Come and enjoy our convivial local and international dishes, mixing flavours and discoveries to delight your taste buds! You can also take advantage of the wine and beer bar concept with a slate to share with friends.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.