Location: Lourdes - Tarbes area in France
Nearest Airport:
Pau at 60
Kilometres
Car: recommended
Originally occupied by royalty, this attractive traditional stone house dates back to 1800. It is located in the small village of Bernac-Debat (bakery, butchers, post office) with its pretty church in a rural and picturesque setting. All shops and good restaurants can be found in the attractive town of Tarbes (9.5km) which also offers tennis courts, a Thursday market and bike hire. There are many markets in nearby villages and a large supermarket five minutes away at Laloubère. Country and mountain walks abound in the area.
The area is known for its spas, dramatic landscape and good sports facilities. Lourdes is 27km away and the border with Spain 80km. The closest skiing resort is 38km away at La Mongie. Fishing is possible at 2km on the Adour River, horse riding in Bagnères-de-Bigorre (13km), and rafting and canoeing at St-Pé-de-Bigorre (37km) in the spectacular gorges of the Gave de Pau. There is a leisure lake 28km away at Agos-Vidalos (swimming, canoeing, pedaloes, fishing.