Lescar is a city with strong cultural identity and heritage with its historic monuments like the 12th century cathedral in the heart of the medieval city surrounded by ramparts. Lescar also stop on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela and as such receives many pilgrims visit.
Rich in history and culture, Lescar is a dynamic city, resolutely turned towards the future. Services for the lives of children, a full course of study, a home-school, a major economic center around three business areas involving large retail chains and more than 500 companies in all sectors. Lescar also offers many leisure through a strong network of associations and groups of 95 clubs, sports facilities including 3 new and innovative sports, a municipal school of circus, a stadium golf, swimming, tennis, shooting complex at the arc complex and trinquet ball or artificial climbing structure.
In the beginning ... From early history, the population of Lescar seems to fit in a pastoral setting. During the Roman invasions, the Beneharnenses, pastoral people and farmers living in hamlets and villages. "Lascurris Beneharnensium" was a Gallo-Roman city from the first century AD, then capital of the tribe of Beneharnenses the 4th century. Located in the lower town, the city, more commonly known Beneharnum, was razed by the Normans in 841. It was not until the 10th century, under William Sancho Duke of Gascony, the city began a new life as the Lascurris. Lescar, old fortified episcopal city, stands on the foundations of Beneharnum. All that remains of the past only a small furniture and early history of the Gallo-Roman times, the belt of ancient walls, the remains of the medieval ramparts: Door / Esquirette tower, tower of the Cathedral and Diocese Notre Dame.
Original name ... Legend has it that after the Norman invasions of 841, Beneharnum reborn from the ashes as the Lascurris, named after the creek that runs through the Lescourre. However, the arrival of the Romans, a hamlet called Lascurris probably existed near the site. Upon appointment of the City Administrative Venarni, one of the tribes Novempopulania, the city has certainly called Civitas Lascurris Beneharnensium or Beneharnensium. At its reconstruction, would Lescar regained its original name.
Patrons of the city ... This is St. Julien, the legend place as the first bishop of Beneharnum and Galactoire Saint, Bishop of authentic Beneharnum, martyred by the Visigoths in Mimizan (Landes) in 507. Only Saint Julien is celebrated today, in late August on the occasion of festivals.
Legend ... In the Middle Ages, was a city Lescar "sevenfold" search on: 7 Churches, 7 doors, 7 fountains, 7 rounds, seven mills, seven vineyards, 7 wood.
The bishopric existed from the 5th century with a cathedral, Saint-Julien, in the Lower Town. Destroyed by the Normans rebuilt in the 13th century it was again destroyed in 1569 by the Protestant troops of Montgomery. Rebuilt a third and final time in the 17th century, only the bell gable of the Romanesque church has apparently survived it. Saint-Julien Cathedral was therefore only during the second half of the first millennium. In the 10th century, it remained in the Upper Town a baptistery dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. A soldier repented, "Wolf-Fort", built in its place a chapel and a monastery under the name "Santa Maria". In 1062, the chapel was consecrated cathedral and became Bishop Lescar. During the Revolution, in 1791, he was removed and attached to that of Bayonne at the same time as that of Oloron Sainte-Marie.
SIGHTSEEING
Romanesque building from the 12th century Notre Dame Cathedral. Check out his bedside since the cemetery on the inside, its sculpted, its mosaic of the twelfth ...
The route of St Jacques: Lescar is located on the Route d'Arles following the route of the GR 653 and crossed the Pyrenees to the Somport pass. Lescar is his refuge at the disposal of the Pilgrims.
In the footsteps of the Gallo-Roman Lescar discovered in the Gallo-Roman form of a 5.5 km hike through the city.
Hiking around the city "sevenfold" seven churches, seven rounds, seven fountains ...
Municipal swimming pool discovered in July and August.
Located in the heart of golf Artiguelouve the Restaurant du Golf offers stunning views of the Pyrenees. Stylish, modern design, bright and comfortable furniture, it is a great place...
Located 2.5 km from Lescar
16 € per person
Le Majestic
9
Pau
This is the heart of Pau on Place Royale that is Le Majestic gourmet restaurant to the soothing atmosphere and refined. Let yourself be warmly welcomed by the couple Larrere in a public...
Located 6.7 km from Lescar
Pierre
8.3
Pau
A short walk from Beaumont, Pierre restaurant welcomes you in its establishment the concept 'bistronomique.' Sit in a cozy and friendly and ready to live a moment gourmand explosive....
1 bed 2 persons in room 160 in the Yellow, 140 in the Blue Room decorated in a family suite, ground floor. Shared bathroom with two bedrooms (two sinks, a shower bath). Toilet wc. Living...
Located 3.9 km from Lescar
48 € the double room
Le clos des pins
10
Saint-Faust
15 mins south of Pau, overlooking the Pyrenees and on the hills among the vineyards Jurançon, enjoy the quiet of this house located in a béarnaise park of 7 000m². - At 12 minutes of...
Located 9.9 km from Lescar
70 € the double room
Chambres d'hôtes du petit hameau
9.9
Arros-de-Nay
In their contemporary home, conveniently located on the hills within a framework of greenery and flowers in front of the Pyrenees, Marie-Claire and Francis gill offer two beautiful...
It is at the intersection of the valleys of Ossau, Aspe and Aimé Baretous welcomes you at the farm. This is a beautiful farmhouse typical Béarn with breathtaking views of the Pyrenees....
Located 17.1 km from Lescar
From 450 € to 550 € per week
Gite Bonnevigne labellisé 3 épis 10 pers
Lys
Superb cottage 3 ears of poverty south valley Ossau: Bonnevigne is a cheerful house nestled in lush greenery, surrounded by a large garden that children and adults will discover with...
Located 23 km from Lescar
From 300 € to 600 € per week
Chalet Savonnier
Navarrenx
Chalet with fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms, large shower room and a covered terrace on a 3 star campsite with swimming pool.
Since 1959, the Hotel and Camping The Trees is a holiday destination or transit. This small rustic and authentic campsite can accommodate 100 people on level ground and part shade....
Located 14.3 km from Lescar
From 11 € to 12 € per day
Les ô kiri
7.6
SPECIAL OFFER
Baudreix
Between sea and mountains in the Pyrenees Atlantiques okiri the 25 cabins 10 mobile home, 2 tithome lake, beach sports whitewater, climbing tennis basketball, hiking, biking, between...
Located 19.8 km from Lescar
From 17.50 € to 19.50 € per day
Beau Rivage
9.5
Navarrenx
In the heart of the Bearn region, beside the ramparts of the walled city of Navarrenx Camping Beau Rivage is a haven of peace located between the Atlantic coast and the Pyrenees. 300...
Located 10 minutes from the airport in the foothills of the Pyrenées, this hotel is ideal for families and business travellers alike, offering spacious rooms with garden or pool views....
Located in Lescar
Room from 72 €
Fasthotel Pau/Lescar
7.8
Lescar
This warm and friendly hotel with a family atmosphere is located a 10-minute drive from the centre of Pau. The Fasthotel is air conditioned and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. The comfortable...
Located in Lescar
Room from 32 €
ibis budget Pau Lescar
7.9
Lescar
With a 24-hour front desk, this hotel is 1.8 km from the centre of Lescar and 6.6 km from Pau. If offers a lift, rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi access. All the soundproofed...
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