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Log cabin village comprising 16 log cabins scattered in a park planted with trees and equipped with a swimming-pool, in a fenced and safe environment which is perfect for young children. Quiet and homelike atmosphere.
At the foot of the Pyrenees, at the confluence of the Ossau, Aspe and Barétous valleys, 5 minutes from Oloron Sainte-Marie, 60 dairy cows of all breeds enjoy the green pastures of Gurmençon.
Farm visits and direct sales of farmhouse cow's milk cheeses: Gourmançon and Henri IV's Crown, and their brothers: Petit Gourmançon and pouquets, plain and with peppers. Faisselle, fromage blanc and crème fraîche complete the raw-milk range. Farm churn butter made with organic raw milk. Organic since May 2019.
Batistou is a Tèrra Aventura bike tour.
Discover the Josbaig valley and its villages. Departing from Géronce, the itinerary takes you on a journey of discovery through the 6 villages of the valley: Géronce, Saint-Goin, Geüs, Préchacq, Aren and Orin.
Heritage, the banks of the Gave, panoramic views of the Pyrenees, history and stories to share with family and friends, the trail runs all year round. At the end of the adventure, you can win a "Ziclou, au bord de l'eau" badge! Also available in a "countryside" version on other routes.
Bring your bike and helmet. The circuit alternates between trails and small roads. Prefer mountain bikes.
17.5 km - Allow 3 hours or more.
Patrick and Corinne welcome you in one of their five Bed and Breakfast rooms (awarded 3 "keys"), in this old parsonage dating from the XVIIIth century, in the heart of the Medieval city. Right from the entrance, the tone is set: old stones and woodwork mix with wrought iron elements, creating a warm atmosphere. Here, you will enjoy the relaxing lounge, the card table, TV, the reading area and, in winter, the authentic Bearnese fireplace.
Outside, you will discover a priest's garden and our organic kitchen garden to delight the taste-buds. In the evening, you can enjoy our friendly "table d'hôte" and our local specialties... as well as the chef's surprises!
Thanks to the visit of the weaving workshop Lartigue, you will know better the different steps of production of the traditional linen. You will discover the transformation of the thread in a multitude of colored clothes, then the making of numerous finished products. The collection is presented in the shop.
5 minutes from Oloron Sainte-Marie, Olivier's farm specializes in raising Gascon ewes and pigs. Store and farm visit. The ewes summer in the Vallée d'Aspe, and the cheeses are made in the traditional way (still pressed by needle). They are matured on the farm using the Béarnaise method. Our black pigs are raised in the open air under our chestnut and oak groves, and fed on whey and cereals produced directly on the farm.
A warm welcome and a wide choice of farm products: cured meats, Gascon pork charcuterie, ewe's milk cheese, greuil, Pyrenean suckling lamb, ready-made meals and fresh meat for your grills.