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Visit Sauveterre-de-Bearn: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: The view from the terrace in front of the church in Sauveterre-de-Béarn is one of our favourites in the Basque Pyrenees region

Sauveterre-de-Bearn is situated in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Attractions in Sauveterre-de-Bearn

The church of Saint-André in Sauveterre is an interesting and charming roman style church built in the 12th century: Sauveterre church of Saint-André

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Sauveterre-de-Bearn in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Laas at 7 km and Salies-de-Bearn at 8 km.

Sauveterre-de-Bearn, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Sauveterre church of Saint-André

Church less than one km (direction south-west)

The church of Saint-André in Sauveterre is an interesting and charming roman style church...

See Sauveterre church of Saint-André guide

Laas

at 7 km (direction east)

Laas is a pretty village with a castle and roman style church in the...

See Laas guide

Salies-de-Bearn

at 8 km (direction east)

The small town of Salies-de-Bearn is a pleasure to explore, and a nice place...

See Salies-de-Bearn guide

Saint-Palais

at 11 km (direction south-west)

Saint-Palais is a small town on the Bidouze river in the historic Navarre region...

See Saint-Palais guide

Navarrenx

at 17 km (direction east-south-east)

Navarrenx is a traditional fortified French bastide town in the western pyrenees...

See Navarrenx guide

Orthez

at 17 km (direction east-north-east)

The 13th century stone bridge across the river is the highlight of your visit...

See Orthez guide

La Bastide-Clairence

Most Beautiful Village at 26 km (direction west)

Labastide-Clairence is another of the most picturesque villages in the Basque region...

See La Bastide-Clairence guide

Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Cathedral at 35 km (direction east-south-east)

The cathedral of Sainte-Marie is best known for its remarkable 12th century entrance...

See Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie guide

Oloron-Sainte-Marie

at 35 km (direction east-south-east)

There are several sights of interest in Oloron-Saint-Marie including a picturesque section of river...

See Oloron-Sainte-Marie guide

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

at 35 km (direction south-west)

The small village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port has a long established role on one of the...

See Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port guide

Dax

at 35 km (direction north-north-west), in the Landes department

Established as a spa since Roman times, Dax is a pleasant if quiet town...

See Dax guide

Church Sainte-Croix in Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Church at 36 km (direction east-south-east)

The Church Sainte-Croix is an interesting roman style church built in the 12th century...

See Church Sainte-Croix in Oloron-Sainte-Marie guide

Cambo-les-Bains

at 38 km (direction west)

Cambo-les-Bains is a small pleasant town, best known for its thermal waters and the...

See Cambo-les-Bains guide

Itxassou

at 38 km (direction west)

Less visited than some of the traditional Basque villages here, Itxassou is very pleasant...

See Itxassou guide

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Map of places to visit near Sauveterre-de-Bearn

Markets in and near Sauveterre-de-Bearn

• Salies-de-Bearn: market Thursday (8km)
• Saint-Palais: market Friday (11km)
• Orthez: market Tuesday (16km)
• Navarrenx: market Wednesday (17km)
• Peyrehorade: market Wednesday & Saturday (22km)
• Amou: market Sunday (27km)
• Mourenx: market Wednesday & Saturday (27km)
• Arthez-de-Bearn: market Saturday (27km)
• Artix: market Wednesday & Sunday (30km)
• Monein: market Monday (30km)

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Tourist attractions near Sauveterre-de-Bearn, France

What to do at Sauveterre-de-Bearn? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Sauveterre-de-Bearn.

Heritage sites

• Sorde l'Abbaye - abbaye St Jean (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (17km)
• Eglise St Blaise (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (21km)
• Eglise, Oloron-Sainte-Marie (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Porte St Jacques - St Jean Pied-de-Port (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Bayonne cathédrale de Sainte-Marie (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)
• Abbaye de St Sever (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (50km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Bastide-Clairence (26km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc du Sarrat (36km)
• Jardins de la villa Arnaga (38km)
• Jardin du château de Momas (41km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Bayonne (45km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Marais d'Orx (43km)
• Gorges d'Holzarté (44km)
• Forêt d'Iraty (46km)
• Vallée des Aldudes (51km)

Towns of Art and history

• Oloron-Sainte-Marie (35km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Hagetmau (40km)

Geography and distances

Sauveterre-de-Bearn is in the south-west of France at 47 kilometres from Pau, the department capital (general information: Sauveterre-de-Bearn is 657 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Biarritz airport (Bordeaux is another option). Allow at least 8 hours for the drive from the cross-channel ferries. For driving distances to Sauveterre-de-Bearn from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Abitain, Andrein, Arbouet-Sussaute, Athos-Aspis, Barraute-Camu, Burgaronne, Escos, Espiute, Gestas, Guinarthe-Parenties, Osserain-Rivareyte, Saint-Gladie-Arrive-Munein and Tabaille-Usquain.

This page in French: Visiter Sauveterre-de-Bearn