Lourdios-Ichère

The Church of St. Isidore, built in the seventeenth century, renovated in the nineteenth, the farm Casteig, which dates in part from the eighteenth in particular, the common (barn, pigsty, henhouse) are the most notable built heritage of the town. But we will obviously appreciate the typical architecture of Haut-Béarn houses and farms.

A visit is obvious to the ecomuseum where is presented an exhibition devoted to pastoralism according to the seasons, "A village tells itself". It traces the agricultural and pastoral life of the nineteenth century to the present day. The whole builds on the memories of Jean Barthou, teacher and secretary of mayor in the nineteenth century, but also photos and objects of yore. A film is projected devoted to the "secrets of the shepherds" and a space is finally dedicated to the manufacture of cowbells (bells tied around the neck of sheep or cows). Open every day in July and August and during school holidays the rest of the year. Free admission. Information on +33 5 59 34 44 84 or +33 5 64 19 00 10.

The nicely hilly territory of the town, its close surroundings and neighboring peaks are a paradise for hikers. Small streams and woodlands (including the forest of Issaux once exploited for its fir trees and beech trees transformed into mats for ships), which punctuate these preserved landscapes add to the pleasure of walkers... Trail maps, documentation and information at +33 5 59 34 57 57.

For the fishermen, finally, these small rivers rich in trout are famous. Contact +33 5 59 84 98 50 for details of the regulations.

The first Saturday of June, the festival of transhumance on the occasion of the rise of herds to the summits for the summer. On the program, convivial meal, songs, marking of the animals and laying of the bells, then possible hike following the herds...

• On 19 may 2024
• Foyer rural
• Presentation and discussion of 7 short films in French by Baronnies director Amanda Meunier. Participation by hat

• On 19 may 2024
• Ecomusée Ça-ï Ça-ï
• 2:30pm : La transhumance, patrimoine mondial de l'humanité, Alix Bastian, project manager for the Pays d ? art et d ? histoire, and Claude Soulas, in charge of pastoral issues at CORAM, talk about this UNESCO recognition and the process by which this age-old practice has been brought to the fore, along with the resulting projects. - 3pm : Paint the bells, workshop for the general public - Transhumance means bells… Come away with your own creation ! - 4:30 pm : Era Souta Musical performance - Julia Hanadi Al Abed, will present a musical piece based on the collection of sounds from the estive reworked into an electro-acoustic tape. The creative work integrates the presence of a shepherd, Marc Haritchabalet, his flock of sheep and his working dogs. - 18h La Transhumance en héritage, presentation of the work by its author, F. LANUSSE.

• On 25 july 2024
• D241, ça-ï ça-ï
• This theatrical tour of the village will feature song, music and text, with the participation of local residents.

Paragliding Accous.

Practicing sports whitewater Soeix.

Climbing trees: adventure Aramits course.