Charritte-de-Bas

Charritte-de-Bas is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques located in southwestern France within a mountainous rural region. The settlement consists of a handful of houses scattered around a central area, surrounded by green slopes and meadows.

The commune grew as part of the historic province of Soule in French Basque Country. Its administrative structure has remained stable through the centuries as part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department.

The village carries traces of Basque identity in its names and the way houses are built around the central settlement. This cultural layer shapes what you see when walking through the commune.

Visitors can access administrative services at the town hall in Le Bourg for local inquiries. The best time to visit is during dry weather, as rural paths in the mountainous terrain can become slippery when wet.

The village carries a mixed French and Basque identity visible in its dual naming and architectural choices. This cultural blend reflects how two traditions coexisted in the Soule region over many generations.

Location: canton of Mauléon-Licharre

Location: Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Location: Soule

Location: arrondissement of Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Elevation above the sea: 102 m

Industry: administration publique générale

Shares border with: Aroue-Ithorots-Olhaïby, Charre, Espès-Undurein, Lichos, Ainharp, Arrast-Larrebieu, Angous

Address: 64130 Charritte-de-Bas, France

Phone: +33559288024

Email: mairie.charritte-de-bas@wanadoo.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.29389,-0.88194

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41