Guidebook for Araujuzon
Food Scene
Excellent regional cuisine in quiet village setting. Reputed to be one of the very best in the region -- surprisingly affordable.
15 locals recommend
Auberge Claverie
2 Pl. de l'EstanquetExcellent regional cuisine in quiet village setting. Reputed to be one of the very best in the region -- surprisingly affordable.
Very quick with a large selection of toppings -- in Susmiou right next to the grocery store.
Pizza Bella
9 Rte de BayonneVery quick with a large selection of toppings -- in Susmiou right next to the grocery store.
Open 7 days a week, all year long, in Navarrenx near the post office. Good and cheap; lunch buffet available in addition to a la carte and daily price fixe menu. Pleasant outdoor seating. Distinguished as a waystop by pilgrims on their way to St Jacques de Compostelle (Santiago de Compostela)
Taverne de St Jacques
Open 7 days a week, all year long, in Navarrenx near the post office. Good and cheap; lunch buffet available in addition to a la carte and daily price fixe menu. Pleasant outdoor seating. Distinguished as a waystop by pilgrims on their way to St Jacques de Compostelle (Santiago de Compostela)
Excellent boulangerie/patisserie in Susmiou... on the corner of a larger building just off the main road as you head to the Intermarche.
La Boulange de Susmiou
11 Rte de BayonneExcellent boulangerie/patisserie in Susmiou... on the corner of a larger building just off the main road as you head to the Intermarche.
Next to the Town Hall (mairie) in Sauveterre-de-Bearn-- very good and very busy at lunch, so arrive early ;)
Bar de la Mairie
Rue PannecauNext to the Town Hall (mairie) in Sauveterre-de-Bearn-- very good and very busy at lunch, so arrive early ;)
In Sauveterre-de Bearn beside the church and that incredible view... Has it all -- thoroughly enjoyable ambience, delicious food, engaging service. Outside seating in nice weather. Local wines showcased.
La Légende
5 Rue de l'Abbé DuplechIn Sauveterre-de Bearn beside the church and that incredible view... Has it all -- thoroughly enjoyable ambience, delicious food, engaging service. Outside seating in nice weather. Local wines showcased.
Great location on a triangular point with lots of light, very affordable -- delicious food and fantastic service. Very near the Spa/Casino in Salies-de-Bearn.
Restaurant De La Gare
4 Bd Saint-GuilyGreat location on a triangular point with lots of light, very affordable -- delicious food and fantastic service. Very near the Spa/Casino in Salies-de-Bearn.
Parks & Nature
This location in the Pyrenees is one of the very prettiest, with waterfalls, great hiking trails, and nearby access to a ski lift in the summer that leads to a lovely trail / high mountain lake (Lac de Gaube), featuring an unexpected restaurant
56 locals recommend
Cauterets
This location in the Pyrenees is one of the very prettiest, with waterfalls, great hiking trails, and nearby access to a ski lift in the summer that leads to a lovely trail / high mountain lake (Lac de Gaube), featuring an unexpected restaurant
Very picturesque... where the mountains meet the sea. Great surfing here.
43 locals recommend
Côte des Basques
Very picturesque... where the mountains meet the sea. Great surfing here.
Very clean with views to the Pyrenees and Spain. Relatively uncrowded.
54 locals recommend
Plage d'Hendaye
Very clean with views to the Pyrenees and Spain. Relatively uncrowded.
Gorges Kakuetta
Beautiful hike and some amazing waterfalls!
Essentials
Intermarche Susmiou
9 Rd 936small but well stocked... closest to the house
Getting Around
Orthez - Gare SNCF station
Avenue de la GareGare SNCF station
Pyrenees Airport
Route de l'AéroportSightseeing
Lovely 14th Century fortified town -- the first in France. Worth visiting the fortifications and walking the streets.
33 locals recommend
Navarrenx
Lovely 14th Century fortified town -- the first in France. Worth visiting the fortifications and walking the streets.
Lovely town in the Pyrenees foothills. Besides the famous Catholic attractions (St Bernadette), there is a wonderful castle in the town center with great views and an interesting tour/museum. Also there is a funicular railway with incredible views of the city and the Pyrenees.
170 locals recommend
Lourdes
Lovely town in the Pyrenees foothills. Besides the famous Catholic attractions (St Bernadette), there is a wonderful castle in the town center with great views and an interesting tour/museum. Also there is a funicular railway with incredible views of the city and the Pyrenees.
Only 10 minutes or so from the house is this internment camp memorial -- it was used both to intern Spaniards fleeing the Civil War in the 1930s, as well as Jews and others during the Vichy regime. There is an educational video at the entrance, and signposts throughout the walk -- a place to spend a very sobering couple of hours learning -- or being reminded of -- 20th century history.
Gurs internment camp
Impasse d'OssauOnly 10 minutes or so from the house is this internment camp memorial -- it was used both to intern Spaniards fleeing the Civil War in the 1930s, as well as Jews and others during the Vichy regime. There is an educational video at the entrance, and signposts throughout the walk -- a place to spend a very sobering couple of hours learning -- or being reminded of -- 20th century history.
Arts & Culture
Must see. Beautiful castle and birthplace of the famous Henri IV of France. Click on the link to the right for details!
98 locals recommend
Musée national du château de Pau
Rue du ChâteauMust see. Beautiful castle and birthplace of the famous Henri IV of France. Click on the link to the right for details!
Gorgeous chateau, beautiful grounds, and a museum -- the Musee Serbat. All well worth a visit...just click on the website link to the right for details. 5 minutes from Araujuzon
7 locals recommend
Domaine de Laàs
BourgGorgeous chateau, beautiful grounds, and a museum -- the Musee Serbat. All well worth a visit...just click on the website link to the right for details. 5 minutes from Araujuzon