Arette

Arette

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Arette		Aramits at 3 km
Insee code	64040		Lanne-en-Barétous at 4 km
Postcode	64570		Issor at 4.5 km
Latitude	43.0952450		Ance at 5.9 km
Longitude	-0.7162200		Lourdios-Ichère at 6.6 km
Altitude	From 292 to 2315 meters		Féas at 7.1 km
Surface	92.23 km²		Montory at 8.3 km
Population	1200 inhabitants		Asasp-Arros at 9 km
Density	13 inhabitants/km²		Lurbe-Saint-Christau at 9.1 km
National label			Escot at 9.5 km
Chief town	Pau (at 49 km, 56 min)		Sarrance at 10.5 km
Department	Pyrénées-Atlantiques		Agnos at 10.8 km
Region	Aquitaine		Search another town

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Nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees, the town of Arette is located in the valley Barétous, bordered on the west by the Aspe Valley and east by the Basque valley of the Soule. Village of 1200 inhabitants, Arette is part of the territory of the High Beam and has preserved its traditions and traditional economy. Farming and pastoralism are the economic mainstays of the town with logging and tourism. Arette is also the ski resort of La Pierre Saint Martin 23 km from the village.

Strongly marking the papers, the earthquake on August 13, 1967 destroyed the village close to 80%. This sad event has significantly shaped the history of the town.

Barétous Valley is also known as the birthplace of the Musketeers, the elite of the French Guard, honored by Alexandre Dumas. Several sites can follow the life and adventures of the Musketeers who inspired Dumas.

Land of pastoralism, land border, the Barétous is an emblem of cooperation between peoples with the Treaty of the junta Roncal or Tribute of three cows, oldest peace treaty in Europe. This peace treaty was renewed each year since 1385, July 13 at Col de la Pierre Saint Martin, where French and Spanish meet to agree on the use of pasture.

• The valley to the peaks and Barétous climb the mountain all the valley at his feet. Peaks, hills, meadows, forests, streams, villages, gorges ... That space to play, as scenery, locals to meet and beautiful traditions to share: transhumance and the lives of shepherds, pantières for Lanne, history of the three musketeers, the junta Roncal, the road before Pax, local festivals ...
• The House of Barétous:

Située au coeur du village d'Arette, la Maison du Barétous est un espace muséographique qui met en valeur l'histoire barétounaise en abordant superbement différents thèmes : la spéléologie, la sismologie, le tremblement de terre d'Arette, les outils d'" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Located in the heart of the village of Arette, Barétous House is a museum space that showcases the history barétounaise superbly addressing different themes: caving, seismology, earthquake Arette, tools of formerly, the local culture (songs, pastoral traditions ...), cross-border trade, the story of the Musketeers, emigration ... A showcase of Barétous, this visit has become an absolute must, before exploring the various villages valley. The House of Barétous opened its doors in July 2009: You'll discover the Barétous earth movement and traditions of many facets, through various showrooms:

Spéléologie : l'aventure en mouvement." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Caving: the adventure in motion. Begun in 1950, exploring the depths of the Pierre Saint-Martin, has had a global impact with numerous records in depth and more with the accidental death of Marcel Loubens in 1952. Film Haroun Tazieff testimony to more recent images recent expeditions is to explore an underground world of wonder Barétous House invites you.

Émigration : la tradition en mouvement : Territoire frontière du Béarn voisin, du Pays Basque et de la Navarre, la vallée de Barétous a toujours vécu au contact d'autres cultures." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Emigration: the tradition in motion: Territory border neighbor of Béarn, the Basque Country and Navarre, Barétous Valley has always lived in contact with other cultures. This probably explains emigrate here was nothing unusual. The Musketeers, to other colorful characters or simple anonymous, you will discover the importance of emigration barétounaise over the centuries.

Pastoralisme : la tradition en mouvement : Survivance d'un accord de paix datant de 1375, le traité de la Junte de Roncal est le témoignage le plus original de l'histoire de la vallée de Barétous." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Pastoralism: the tradition in motion: Survival of a peace agreement from 1375, the Treaty of the junta Roncal is the most original testimony of the history of the valley Barétous. Each July 13, the Col de la Pierre Saint-Martin, a strange ceremony takes place around the terminal 262. A story out of time to learn to better understand the relationships that once existed between Spanish and French shepherds.

13 août 1967 : la terre en mouvement : Séisme d'une magnitude de 5,7 sur l'échelle de Ritcher, le tremblement de terre d'Arette est l'un des plus destructeurs ressentis récemment sur l'ensemble des Pyrénées." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> August 13, 1967: Earth in Motion: Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 on the Richter scale, the earthquake Arette is one of the most destructive felt recently throughout the Pyrenees. He recalled that the Iberian plate and the Eurasian Plate have not finished compete in this part of the globe. The archive footage and direct observation of movements of the earth you will better understand how and why such events occur.

Horaires d'ouverture : En juillet et août : du lundi au samedi de 9h à 12h30 et de 14h30 à 18h30 et le dimanche de 10h à 12h30 et de 14h30 à 18h." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Opening hours: July and August: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 12:30 and 14:30 to 18:30 and Sunday from 10am to 12.30pm and from 14h30 to 18h. In May, June, September and October, open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 12pm and from 14h to 18h, closed on Sunday. Open during the autumn holidays, Christmas, February and Easter opening hours of the Tourist Office.

Entrée payante." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Admission fee.

House Barétous

Mill Arette

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 5°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C

L'Olivé de Haut à Aramits     9.5 Aramits Excellent bred and breakfast de charme in an delightful environment. Superb views, great comfort and great calm. Located 2.3 km from Arette From 55 € to 61 € the double room

Le pelouha   Lourdios-Ichère Calm and rest in exceptional environment for hosts loving nature: 2 rooms 'no smoking', private bathroom with shower and terrace, including 1 accessible handicapped hosts, label 3 Keys.... Located 6.7 km from Arette 52 € the double room

La Maison de Lucie pau oloron buzy     9.7 Buzy This ancient restored farm is situated in the heart of an attractive village from Bearn, in the Ossau valley, at the foot of the mountains and at a one-hour drive from the Ocean. Lucie... Located 21 km from Arette From 55 € to 60 € the double room

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Gîte l'Abérou Asasp-Arros At feet of Pyrenees, in the heart of Bearn, in valley of Aspe... Be welcome in Abérou, this independent house typically from Bearn, classified 3 ears Holiday cottages(Shelters) of France... Located 8.8 km from Arette From 400 € to 580 € per week

Gite gayou   8.6 Lourdios-Ichère The house is a cottage Gayou 19th century traditional style Bearn in stone. A mountainside, surrounded by woods and meadows with wonderful panorama of the valley and surrounding mountains... Located 8.9 km from Arette From 250 € to 400 € per week

Gîte La Sartesse, animaux non acceptés   10 Sarrance An isolated barn overlooking the valley of aspe. Leave the road Somport and climb to the Col d'Ichère. The barn is perched atop a hill with sweeping views over the mountains and the... Located 9 km from Arette From 220 € to 300 € per week

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Barétous-Pyrénées     8.7 Aramits 'Campaign to the Mountain' in the Pyrenees, between Béarn and Basque Country, Camping Barétous-Pyrenees is a family of internationally recognized quality. Calm, serene, full of charm... Located 3.2 km from Arette From 14.70 € to 21.30 € per day

Camping Eyharche    9.6 Barcus Camping at the farm, located in the countryside Barcus (Basque Country). Beautiful views of the Pyrenees. Approximately 10 minutes from Barcus (30mn of Oloron St. Mary) 40 minutes of... Located 11.3 km from Arette 17 € per day

Camping Uhaitza Le Saison     8.6 Mauléon-Licharre Located in the heart of Basque country in an exceptional and preserved nature, the Uhaitza campsite welcomes you with quality services in a family atmosphere. The campsite Uhaitza is... Located 20 km from Arette From 13 € to 19 € per day

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Hôtel de l'Ours      7.3 Arette Situated in the heart of Arette, the hotel is close to the Béarn, the Basque Country and Spain and 45 minutes from Pau, 90 minutes from Biarritz and Bayonne. The hotel de l'Ours offers... Located in Arette Room from 48 €

La Posada Mariposa     9 Lanne-en-Barétous Set in a renovated cottage in the village of Lanne-en-Barétous, this B&B has a terrace and is 20 metres from the slopes. Free Wi-Fi access is provided, and the lounge includes a TV,... Located 4.1 km from Arette Room from 40 €

Auberge De L'Étable      7.7 Montory The Auberge is located far from the hussle and bustle of the city but nonetheless close to the main roads of the area. It is located between the Bearn and Soule regions of France, in... Located 8.4 km from Arette Room from 50 €

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