{"id":5266,"date":"2026-05-15T13:49:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beaucamping.com\/?page_id=5266"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:38:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:38:59","slug":"tourism-bearn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.beaucamping.com\/en\/tourism-bearn\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit B\u00e9arn: discover the hidden heart of the French Pyrenees"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Discover B\u00e9arn, the hidden heart of the Pyrenees<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A land of character set against the Pyrenees, B\u00e9arn<\/strong> cultivates a strong identity, distinct from its neighbour the Basque Country<\/strong>. It is a region of lush valleys, rushing mountain rivers and towns steeped in history<\/strong>. To start exploring it, our Camping Beau Rivage<\/strong> is an ideal base, being a campsite in B\u00e9arn<\/a> located just 30 minutes away. A perfect spot to roam the area and soak up the B\u00e9arn soul.
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What to see and do in B\u00e9arn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Cat\u00e9gorie<\/th>\n \u00c0 ne pas manquer<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Histoire & Villes<\/td>\n \n Ch\u00e2teau de Pau (berceau d’Henri IV), Navarrenx (“Plus Beaux Villages de France”), Salies-de-B\u00e9arn (Cit\u00e9 du Sel)\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Nature & Aventure<\/td>\n \n Randonn\u00e9e dans le Parc National des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es, vue sur le Pic du Midi d’Ossau, balade le long des gaves\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Saveurs & Terroir<\/td>\n \n D\u00e9gustation de vin de Juran\u00e7on, fromage Ossau-Iraty, la garbure traditionnelle\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\u00c9v\u00e9nements<\/td>\n \n F\u00eate du Sel (Salies-de-B\u00e9arn), F\u00eate des Bergers (Aramits), Hestiv’Oc (Pau)\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What is the unique history of B\u00e9arn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Between the 14th and 17th centuries, B\u00e9arn<\/strong> was a sovereign state<\/strong>, fiercely asserting its independence. Under powerful viscounts such as Gaston F\u00e9bus<\/strong>, who ruled from his capital Orthez<\/strong>, the territory built fortified castles and its own laws, the Fors de B\u00e9arn<\/strong>. This era forged a proud temperament, symbolised by the motto of Orthez: “Toque-y si gauses”<\/em> (Touch it if you dare!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The history of B\u00e9arn took a decisive turn with Jeanne d’Albret<\/strong>, Queen of Navarre, and especially her son Henri III of Navarre<\/strong>. Born at the Ch\u00e2teau de Pau in 1553, the future Henri IV<\/strong> of France was, according to legend, baptised with a clove of garlic and a drop of Juran\u00e7on wine<\/strong>. Once King of France, he remained deeply attached to his native land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1620, the attachment of B\u00e9arn to the French Crown<\/strong> took place under Louis XIII<\/strong>, ending its sovereignty. Later, in 1790, the creation of the Basses-Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es<\/strong> department united this territory with the Basque provinces. In 1969, this department was renamed Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Atlantiques<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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