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Lourdes – the most popular destination for Roman Catholic pilgrims outside of Rome
St Lary Soulan – tourist spot and ski resort - www.saintlary.com
Arreau – medieval town sited on the confluence of two rivers
St Bertrand de Comminges – imposing medieval walled town
Marciac – medieval town with annual jazz festival - www.bastidesetvallonsdugers.com
Ainsa – old Spanish town in elevated position, with great views, quirky shops and loads of restaurants
Chateau de Mauvezin – 14th Century castle with superb views www.chateaudemauvezin.com
L’Abbaye de l’Escaladieu – old Cistercian abbey by the river - www.cg65.fr
Pic du Midi – observatory with breathtaking views of the Pyrenees and surrounding countryside - www.picdumidi.com
Hippodromes at Tarbes, Lannemezan and Pau
Wine Production - tour and tasting (near Pau) - www.cavedejurancon.com
Balnea – a summer and winter bathing complex - www.balnea2000.com
Thermal baths at Bagneres de Bigorre, Capvern de Bains, St Lary Soulan - www.aquensis.fr www.capvern-tourisme.com www.accorthalassa.com http://www.thermes-de-st-lary.com
Casinos at Bagnerres de Bigorre and Capvern - www.lemirage.fr
Donjons d’Aigles – daily show of birds of prey in the grounds of a ruined castle - www.donjondesaigles.com
Zoo featuring many species indigenous to the area (near Argeles-Gazost) - www.parc-animalier-pyrenees.com
Adventure park (near Montrejeau) - www.pyrenees-ho.com
Theme parks (near Toulouse and Agen) - www.cite-espace.com www.walibi.fr
Pyrenees Areas of Natural Beauty
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| Vallee du Louron view of Lake Genos | Freshly pisted snow in Piau Engaly |
Neouvielle – mountain top nature reserve
Lakes at Genos, Payolle, Oules, Aumar, Oridon, Barroude, Aubert and Cap de Long
Caves at Betharram, Labastide, Esparros, Medous and Varga – a choice of natural spectacles www.grottes-de-betharram.com www.gargas.org www.gouffre-esparros.com http://www.grottes-medous.com/
Les Baronnies – the foothills to The Pyrenees and an area of much beauty and abundant wildlife
www.ot-neste-baronnies.com
Vallee du Louron – natural beauty with activity centres www.lelouron.com
Val d’Aure – spectacular scenery and wildlife
Col d’Aspin – high spot with wildlife, views and walks
Col de Tourmalet –part of the Tour de France route amidst the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees and beneath the Pic du Midi www.tourmalet.fr
Sierra Guara/Monte Perdido – two areas with exceptional landscapes, just the other side of the Bielsa Tunnel, in Spain. This is where the canyoning takes place, but it is also popular with climbers, birdwatchers, walkers and cyclists
Tourist Information:
www.tourisme-midi-pyrenees.org
www.tourisme-hautes-pyrenees.com
www.lannemezan.com
www.lespyrenees.net