Arancou

Arancou

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A little history ...

Until the early 12th century, the town has only woods, moors and fields "of course" (uncultivated land rented out to the shepherds of the Ossau valley for the winter). The town was first mentioned in 1119 under the name of Arranque, its name means "Valley High".

The village's history is closely linked to the pilgrimage of St Jacques de Compostela and the ancient kingdom of Navarre. Important step towards Tours, Arancou offers a superb Gothic church of the 13th century Romanesque.

The basement of Arancou is very rich in limestone, so easily modeled by the water that forms cavities. The best known is the Bourouilla. It was occupied at the time of the Upper Magdalenian, 13000 BC least. Excavations have always held and the objects that were found are displayed in the hall of evocation.

• Heritage remarkable

• Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (XII).
• Discoid stele from the porch of the church.
• Lavoir of Galharret.
• Well, wash and fountain of Garay (private).

• Places to visit:

• Bourrouilla Caves: Visit by appointment throughout the year but recommended in September during the excavations. Information from the town hall at +33 5 59 38 42 65.
• Archaeological Museum of Caves: Information from the mayor to +33 5 59 38 42 65.

• Control of heritage interpretation on the theme: The Way of St. Jacques.
• Hiking:

• The Road Tours (Way of St. Jacques).
• The banks of Arancou: Level 2 (2:45 - 230 m elevation).
• For more information, contact the Tourist Office in the Country of Bidache +33 5 59 56 03 49.

• Local Festivals: The following weekend on August 15.
• Heritage Days Country & mills in the month of June
• Search the caves of Bourouilla, every September.

Lavoir

Stele - Church Arancou

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Chambres d hotes gelous   Bidache In the Basque Country, Catherine and Jean Candératz you receive a stone building of the eighteenth century. At the heart of a wildlife reserve, home Gélous is located at the intersection... Located 9.7 km from Arancou 58 € the double room

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Le-franc-pommies Salies-de-Béarn Tourism Furnished, Cottage, DRC-storey contemporary villa with covered terrace and garden in a quiet area only 400 m from the thermal baths and spa, 600 meters from downtown. Located... Located 10.2 km from Arancou

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Antipodes Resort - Residence Le Herre     8.4 Salies-de-Béarn Residence Le Herre is located in the town of Salies de Bearn. It is within easy reach of the city centre and the Basque coast. All the apartments feature a kitchen, lounge area with... Located 9.7 km from Arancou Room from 40 €

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