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Laroin

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Laroin - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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Small town of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Laroin takes place just a few kilometers from Pau, on the banks of the Gave de Pau and Las Hies. A viticultural estate located in the AOC production area of ​​the Jurançon vineyards, it is located near Lescar, Bizanos and Mazères-Lezons.

Populated since the Gallo-Roman era, as evidenced by the remains found on the spot, Laroin has a very ancient existence. Property of the bishop of Lescar from the tenth century, it will take its final independence in the second half of the eighteenth century.

Appreciated by lovers of fine wines and outdoor life, the wine-growing town of Laroin continues to attract visitors wishing to get away from the tumult of the city and enjoy authentic and preserved landscapes. Gourmet guests will also be seduced by the ossau-iraty, the town forming part of the appellation area.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLaroin
Postcode64110
Latitude43.3045890 (N 43° 18’ 17”)
Longitude-0.4418370 (W 0° 26’ 31”)
AltitudeFrom 151m to 312m
Surface area7.04 km²
Population1117 inhabitants
Density158 inhabitants/km²
PrefecturePau (7.1 km, 12 min)
Insee code64315
IntercommunalityCA Pau Béarn Pyrénées
DepartmentPyrénées-Atlantiques
TerritoriesAquitaine, Béarn-Basque Country, Pyrenees
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Artiguelouve3.6 km (6 min)
Billère4.6 km (6 min)
Lescar4.8 km (10 min)
Jurançon5 km (7 min)
Saint-Faust5.2 km (10 min)
Lons6 km (10 min)
Gelos6.9 km (12 min)
Arbus7 km (9 min)
Siros7.2 km (9 min)
Pau7.4 km (14 min)
Poey-de-Lescar7.7 km (9 min)
Bizanos8.2 km (13 min)
Aussevielle8.6 km (11 min)
Mazères-Lezons8.8 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Entirely rebuilt in the early twentieth century, the church of Saint-Vincent-de-Xaintes unveils in its interior a white marble font inscribed with the Historical Monuments.

But it is especially for its natural heritage that Laroin appeals to visitors and fans of outdoor sports. To enjoy the local flora and fauna, there are several marked hiking trails, but it is also possible to go to the Iktus area, a fishing center with a lake for salmonid and predator fishing. than a lake for record carp. It is the only fishing site in Europe to present about one hundred sturgeons of fifteen different varieties.

You can also browse the cellars of local wine growers who can teach you all the secrets of their nectar, and explain how they take care of their vines.

Places of interest

Natural sites

Events and festivities

A bike ride is offered every first weekend of May.

The local festival with its animations takes place the first weekend of September.

Photos

The lake of Laroin and the pedestrian footbridge which spans the Gave of Pau
The lake of Laroin and the pedestrian footbridge which spans the Gave of Pau
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Great lake of Laroin
Great lake of Laroin
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Carp fishing in Laroin
Carp fishing in Laroin
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Village square
Village square
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Lake of Laroin
Lake of Laroin
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Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 12°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Hiking in the Pyrenees National Park.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Exotic Park - Béarn vivarium zoo
Nature and the great outdoors10 € to 14 € Lescar (4.6 km)
Outdoor show: Love games in the garden
Culture and education17 € Pau (6.5 km)
Whitewater rafting
Sports sensations35 € Navailles-Angos (14.6 km)
Canyoning in the Ossau Valley
Sports sensations45 € to 70 € Castet (26 km)
Rafting on the Gave de Pau
Sports sensations32 € to 57 € Lestelle-Bétharram (27 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The castle of Pau
HikeEasy1:05Pau (5.5 km)
Shopping trip
HikeEasy50 minPau (6.5 km)
Balcony on the Pyrenees
HikeEasy25 minPau (6.5 km)
Ahargo
HikeAthletic5:00Barcus (29 km)
Chemin de Toulicou
HikeEasy2:00Ossun (36 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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