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Barcus

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Barcus is a village of about 700 inhabitants, located 15 km from Mauleon and 18 km from Oloron-Sainte-Marie.

There is a bakery, a butcher, a mini market, a pharmacy and a medical center, a gourmet hotel and restaurant and a post office. As well as a breeder-producer of foie gras, and a beekeeper! What to compose a beautiful table!

Geographical information

Municipality	Barcus
Postcode	64130
Latitude	43.1890040 (N 43° 11’ 20”)
Longitude	-0.7695070 (W 0° 46’ 10”)
Altitude	From 176m to 793m
Surface area	46.93 km²
Population	645 inhabitants
Density	13 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Pau (49 km, 59 min)
Insee code	64093
Intercommunality	CA du Pays Basque
Department	Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Territories	Aquitaine, Béarn-Basque Country, Pyrenees
Region	New-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Esquiule	7 km (10 min)
Roquiague	9.7 km (16 min)
L'Hôpital-Saint-Blaise	10.2 km (18 min)
Saint-Goin	10.4 km (17 min)
Geüs-d'Oloron	11.6 km (20 min)
Lanne-en-Barétous	11.9 km (19 min)
Géronce	12 km (18 min)
Chéraute	12.7 km (16 min)
Aren	12.7 km (21 min)
Orin	12.8 km (20 min)
Ance Féas	13 km (21 min)
Préchacq-Josbaig	13.1 km (22 min)
Aramits	13.8 km (22 min)
Montory	14.2 km (23 min)

Things to see and do

Several hikes; Ahargo, The Madeleine. And at a short distance, countless sites to discover...

Events and festivities

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Weather

Wednesday 24 april

Min. 3°C - Max. 11°C

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Thursday 25 april

Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C

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Friday 26 april

Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C

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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Rafting in the river Aspe (Oloron-Sainte-Marie).
A train ride of three hours in the mountains Artouste (Pic du Midi d'Ossau).
Jump from a paraglider in the mountains (instructor) in Accous.
From the acro-branches in Aramits.
From canyoning and caving in Bruges.
The animals of the zoo Pyrenees Argeles Gazost.
The caves of Betharram (15 km from Lourdes).
River fishing (Oloron).
Walk an hour by train in the mountains, the Rhune (Basque coast).
The caves of Sare.
The Oceanographic Museum in Biarritz.
The zoo in Asson (between Pau and Lourdes).
There are many farmers in the area who visit their farm.

Leisure activities

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Visit to an artisanal espadrilles manufacturing workshop	Arts and Crafts	5 €	Mauléon-Licharre (10.5 km)
Show at Cabaret La fourmi rouge	Entertainment	35 € to 70 €	Laàs (23 km)
Canyoning in the Ossau Valley	Sports sensations	45 € to 70 €	Castet (32 km)
Exotic Park - Béarn vivarium zoo	Nature and the great outdoors	10 € to 14 €	Lescar (34 km)
Outdoor show: Love games in the garden	Culture and education	17 €	Pau (35 km)

All leisure activities around Barcus

Outings

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Ahargo	Hike	Athletic	5:00	Barcus
Mountain bike N°4 - Crêtes d'Issarbe	All-terrain bike itinerary	Intermediate	55 min	Lanne-en-Barétous (19.1 km)
Petrilare (Iraty Forest)	All-terrain bike itinerary	Intermediate	1:05	Larrau (27 km)
Peak of the stairs/ Eskaleta	Hike	Intermediate	3:35	Larrau (27 km)
Stairs Peak/ Eskaleta - Trail	Hike	Intermediate	3:35	Larrau (27 km)

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The Church of St Blaise Hospital

Remarkable Romanesque architecture inspired by the Hispano-Moresque style

Mauléon-Licharre

Discover its two beautiful castles, both listed Historic Monuments!

Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Is cathedral boasts a splendid Romanesque doorway!

A fortified town at the heart of Béarn

Restaurants

La Guinguette des Sardines

Meat and Grills restaurant in Lons

6 € to 45 € per person

In the commercial area of Lons, a few kilometers from Pau, "la guinguette des sardines" awaits you for long convivial evenings. It is first of all a wine bar and beers that are served with a choice of tapas: foie gras, plancha sardines, cheeses,…

Located 31 km from Barcus

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French cuisine restaurant in Lescar

3⁵⁰ € to 7⁵⁰ € per person

Emmaus Lescar is located 5 km west of Pau, 1 km from the medieval town of Lescar. On the site of the Bric à Brac, next to the restaurant "Pachamama", you will find a bistro - creperie. You can come all day, only for the bar, or to eat quickly…

Located 33 km from Barcus

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Asian restaurant in Pau

2⁷⁰ € to 47 € per person

In the city center of Pau, in a street away from the noise, you will find the restaurant "shushi shop". You can order many varied dishes to eat on the spot or take away. Asian dishes: especially Japanese, such as sushi, makis, various salads,…

Located 35 km from Barcus

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Bed & breakfasts

L'oustal guesthouses

House with 5 bedrooms in Oloron-Sainte-Marie

60 € to 87 € per double room

Quietly located in the Notre-Dame district in the city center of Oloron-Sainte-Marie, on the GR653 and GR78 (Roads to Compostela) and on the road to Spain via the free Somport tunnel, the Chambres d'Hôtes L 'Oustal welcomes you to a large 18th…

Located 13.5 km from Barcus

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House with 3 bedrooms in Ledeuix

95 € to 125 € per double room

Near Oloron Saint-Marie, at the end of a private road, we welcome you in an old farmhouse of character of the 17th century, enthroned in the middle of unspoiled nature and looking at the Pyrenees of Béarn and the Basque Country. Renovated in…

Located 14.4 km from Barcus

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Bed & Breakfast "draw me a way"

Farm with 3 bedrooms in Sauvelade

82 € to 100 € per double room

Clos Béarnais of the 18th century, offers guest rooms with half board. A quiet setting in the countryside on the way to Compostela. A swimming pool, a jacuzzi are available for a stay of rest and gastronomy.

Located 23 km from Barcus

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Vacation rentals

Gite Ametz Cheraute-mauléon licharre

House for 6 people in Chéraute
111 m², 3 bedrooms

370 € to 625 € per week

New lodging classified "3 stars" in the heart of the Basque Country in the municipality of Mauleon Licharre Chéraute borders, capital of the Soule and cradle of the sneaker. Detached house situated in a tranquil location opposite the hills with…

Located 8.2 km from Barcus

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Farm for 2 people in Eysus
70 m², 1 bedroom

370 € to 420 € per week

Cottage for 2 people in a working farm. This accommodation is adjoining the owner. 2 entrances - A living roomTV) - A kitchen4-burner hob, oven, microwave, Senseo and normal coffee maker, iron, clothes rack, refrigerator with freezer compartment)…

Located 16.4 km from Barcus

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House for 6 people in Lourdios-Ichère
90 m², 3 bedrooms

280 € to 420 € per week

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 2 km from the village of Lourdios-Ichère (25…

Located 19.8 km from Barcus

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Campsites

Camping Pyrénées Nature

Campsite in Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Offering a garden and mountain view, Camping Pyrénées Nature is set in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, 38 km from Palais Beaumont and 41 km from Zénith-Pau. This property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting…

Located 11.9 km from Barcus

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Campsite in Louvie-Juzon

Camping Le Rey is located in the Valley d’Ossau, in the Pyrenees Mountains 30 km away from Pau. The property offers chalets, caravans and mobile homes as well as an outdoor swimming pool opened from mid-June to mid-September. In the camping…

Located 31 km from Barcus

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Camping des Gaves

Campsite in Laruns

Offering river views, Camping des Gaves is an accommodation situated in Laruns, 46 km from Zénith-Pau and 46 km from Palais des Sports de Pau. Featuring free private parking, the 4-star campground is 43 km from Palais Beaumont. The property…

Located 37 km from Barcus

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Hotels

Hotel in Barcus

The Hotel Restaurant Chilo is situated in the heart of the mountains, in the village of Barcus. The hotel has a tree-lined garden and a swimming pool. La maison Chilo is a charming hotel with a lot of character, offering an excellent cuisine.…

Located Barcus away

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Logis Chez Germaine

Hotel in Geüs-d'Oloron

This family-run hotel is set in Geüs-d’Orlon in the Aquitaine region and features a semi-gastronomic restaurant and there is a private garden with a pool about 500 metres away. Guests are welcome to enjoy a drink in the bar. With free Wi-Fi…

Located 8.6 km from Barcus

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Auberge de l'Étable

Hotel in 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 the centre of the village Montory. You will be able to discover…

Located 10.8 km from Barcus

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