Location: Maubourguet - Trie sur Baise area in France
Nearest Airport:
Pau, Toulouse at 120
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Nearest Train:
Lannemezan at 15
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Nearest Motorway:
A64, Capvern at 10
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Car: necessary
Les Glycines is the starting point for day trips in the region. You can hike directly from the house or drive to one of the many opportunities in the area including in the beautiful Pyrenees National Park where you will find hidden lakes, wildlife and glorious scenery. There’s fishing, tennis, golf and bicycle touring over the same course taken by the Tour de France. Several of the surrounding towns have weekly markets that make for interesting sightseeing and are great sources for fresh food. Many area farms sell their products directly including foie grass, conserves, honey and cheese. Historic Pau and Lourdes are an hour's drive. Also nearby you’ll discover prehistoric caves, ancient churches and abbeys. Biarritz, Toulouse, Andorra and Carcassone are each an interesting day trip. For breathtaking views of the mountains, take the cable car to the summit of the Pic Du Midi (2877m). There are festivals in various area towns in the summer that are interesting and fun.