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The Pyrenees-Atlantiques has several 'personalities' which together make a fascinating destination: the Atlantic coast around the towns of Biarritz and St-Jean-de-Luz; the pretty villages and outdoor activities in the Basque country; and the Pyrenees mountains.
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Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department of Aquitaine. See also our Pyrenees-Atlantiques travel guide.
- Stand beneath the highest waterfall in France. See one of Europe's most powerful waterfalls up close. The Cirque du Gavarnie is home to multiple towering cascades, the highest reaching a drop of 422 meters.
- Take part in the Montee du Geant cycling festival. Join thousands for a different angle of the Tour de France, with the annual ceremonial ride up the Tourmalet accompanying the Geant.
- Traverse sheer cliffs on the Yellow Train. If you’re looking for a relaxed way to explore the Pyrenees, take a trip on The Little Yellow Train (Le Petit Train Jaune).
- Go canyoning in the moonlight. If you want some adrenalin, try canyoning in the moonlight. Canyoning is very popular in the Pyrenees in summer and you can navigate your way down a natural gorge via a fast-flowing mountain stream.
Capital of the historic Béarn in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department, elegant Pau stands beneath the Pyrenees. Every major city has its iconic street. The boutique-lined boulevard. The monumental avenue. Or perhaps the quaint quarter fringed with historic houses. But few can boast anything to match the elegant city of Pau…
May 28, 2023 · Between mountain and ocean, your heart swings? Discover the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, the department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine that lives up to its name. Located between the mountains of the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean, there is as much hiking and skiing as surfing and idleness.
Pyrénées Atlantiques : Saint Jean de Luz - former fishing village on the Atlantic coast. Natural sites: Virtually the whole of the French Pyrenees and their foothills are an outstanding natural site, and listing every specific site would take an encyclopaedia.
A language, a culture, a history. A fun way to learn! Just 10 minutes a day. Ideally located between the ocean and mountains, Pyrénées-Atlantiques is ideal for lovers of nature as well as fans of outdoor activities and architecture enthusiasts, with a wide range of things to see and do.
