In the southwestern corner of France, bounded by the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean you will find the county ‘Pyrénées-Atlantiques’. This county is divided into the Béarn (capital: Pau) and French Basque Country (capital: Bayonne).
This varied and green region influenced by the mountains and the ocean, has had different cultures over the centuries and they have all left their influence.
In the heart of the Atlantic Pyrenees the Bearn opens its doors for us and reveals the tremendous richness of its environment.
Salies de Bearn is located in the north of the Béarn des Gaves, composed of the towns Salies de Béarn, Orthez, Navarrenx and Sauveterre de Béarn.
Domaine d’Esperbasque lies about two kilometres south of Salies de Béarn.
Map
A map of the Pyrénées Atlantiques with important places.
The Béarn in yellow and the Basque Country in red.
Salies de Béarn
Our beautiful region, here is more info for you. Charming Béarn country and french basque country.
Béarn
Together with the Basque Country, the Béarn forms the department of ‘Pyrénées-Atlantiques’. Despite the Béarn being a part of France, this region used to be politically independent from the former French kingdom. This changed when Henry IV of France (whose birthplace is Pau, the capital of the Béarn) became king.
The Basque Country
Basques are proud of their country and its rich history. One can admire the beauty of nature in addition to the authentic and original Basque traditions.
The Coast
At 55 kilometers of Domaine d’Esperbasque lies the Atlantic Ocean with its beaches.
On the coast of the Pyrenees Atlantiques you will find interesting Basque cities such as Biarritz and St Jean de Luz and beautiful beaches with high waves where you can swim and surf.
Spain
Throughout history the area has had many contacts with Spain: the Spanish Basque Country is three times as large as the French part.
Markets
There are many markets in the surroundings, various times and days per week. Here is our helpful list.
