Capital of Béarn during the Middle Ages, Orthez is one of four towns with character that form a territory shaped by history. Navarrenx, a bastioned city, medieval Sauveterre-de-Béarn and Salies-de-Béarn, whose destiny is linked to salt, await you in Béarn-des-Gaves. While the region's heritage bears vivid witness to the Moncade family, a local dynasty who built a defensive system, there are also traces of Jeanne d'Albret and Gaston Fébus. Castles, bastides and fortifications mark this land that has been awarded the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire label. Water is an elixir of well-being, thanks to the unique Salies salt spring, and the white waters of the two Gaves attract fishermen and sportsmen alike. The multi-faceted natural landscape, with its hills, valleys, forests and ridges, is a paradise for hikers and cyclists. The sport of Basque pelota stands out, and craftsmen perpetuate ancestral skills, from woodcarvers to coppersmiths, opening the doors of their workshops to you. A mecca for local produce and gastronomy, with poule au pot, garbure and traditional charcuterie gracing the tables: here, we love confit and ewe's milk cheeses! As you can see, Béarn-de-Gaves has a strong cultural identity, and you'll be able to share it with us during the artistic programs, festivals and traditional celebrations - the Salt Festival in Salies, the Orthez Feria, the Blonde d'Aquitaine Fair in Sauveterre or the Salmon Festival in Navarrenx - which promote the conviviality of the four towns all year round.

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