Tourist Attractions & Monuments Hautes-Pyrénées

AOC Bareges-gavarnie is assigned to seed sheep aged 2 to 6 years who have summered at least twice and neutered males over 18 months of age having also summered at least twice. In winter, animals are fed only with hay, except for the period of breastfeeding during which a supplement in cereals is permitted. The race is rustic and resists the harsh mountain climate, finding its food on the most difficult terrain. The meat is tender, juicy, melt, with a bright red but without a strong taste of sheep. The ribs will be perfect for grilling, gigot will give a tender flesh and the necklace or braised shoulder, or civet, will make excellent dishes dishes. In the Moutonniers of Country Toy, Joël Escaich will tell you everything about his breeding and production.

Its steeple with the square tower shapes stands above the monumental portal of entry: on the little square dedicated to him, the church of Notre-Dame which used to defend the village lost nothing of its superb. Built in the th century, it housed an arms room and, over time, the kings of the Baroque, the Ferrere brothers, illuminated its interior by providing their mastery of foil and sculpture. A magnificent reissue that bears their feet and represents the assumption of the Virgin is still visible, and it was during its installation in the th century that the name of Sainte-Catherine church was abandoned for its current patronymic. A th-century Pietà is still there and a Roman chevet. A marvel to see for its exterior sobriety and the golden exuberance of its furnishings.

Walk in the steps of Napoleon III and Eugénie de Montijo and follow the history of the imperial couple who stayed in the spa resort from August to October 1859. The Empress made a 23-day cure considerably improving his health. When she did not take the waters or did not engage in any kind of activity, she was leaving for a built-in walk. You have to imagine the beautiful lady and his cortege, swallowed in corsets compressing the chest, boots of boots and bearing multiple jupons… Today, you're leaving the light foot! The promenade begins at the town hall, at the Maison Gradet-Poque, which housed the Council of Ministers of Napoleon, continues towards the Napoleon Bridge, which decided its construction during its stay, and leads you to the thermal district where a visit of the thermal springs to the imposing columns of marble and glass is required. The trail passes through the chapel of Solférino, built under Napoleon III, who had his initials and those of his wife graving above the door. The chapel owes its name to the battle, which lived the French victory over the Austrians in June 1859. A beautiful walk all in history and landscapes!

A live city whatever the season, Cauterets is in constant motion with its producers market, its halles and its leisure. The various forts that animate this city, which is highly thermal and dedicated to fitness, are concentrated at the tourist office, which will help you discover all the options available to you. The stay counselors will guide you according to your needs and your desires. And the good plans here are not missing like the City Cab, a free bus that will promote you to the village during the winter school holidays but also from May to September. To simplify your travel, it allows you to park your car when you arrive only when you leave. Ideal to reach the Pont de España, its hikes or 36 km cross-country skiing or the Lys and its mountain bike! This year it's the lease of the Pocket Wi-Fi that has seduced us, a nomadic system that allows to benefit from the 4 G unlimited, anywhere, from day to week: that's the smart idea! Swimming pool, rink, winter sports and summer recreation, film festival, berdy and cheeses: Cauterets never stops.