Remparts de Lescar, Medieval city wall in Lescar, France.
The Lescar city walls feature high stone fortifications with multiple defensive towers and gates that encircle the historical center of the town.
The Roman administration established the first rampart at the bottom of the hill in the first century, followed by major expansions in the fifth century.
The fortifications serve as a backdrop for regional markets and local events that maintain the cultural traditions of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area.
Visitors can follow a free walking path that connects seven churches, seven towers, and seven historical gates around the fortification system.
The walls retain original defensive elements including cross-shaped arrow slits and gun ports that demonstrate medieval military engineering techniques.
Location: Lescar
Address: 64230 Lescar, France 64230 Lescar
GPS coordinates: 43.33198,-0.43274
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:40
Pau, the historic capital of Béarn, preserves notable traces of its royal past. The 14th-century castle, birthplace of Henry IV, overlooks the city and stands as the centerpiece of the local heritage. The Boulevard des Pyrénées offers views of the mountain range and connects several landmarks. The city maintains several museums, including the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Musée Bernadotte, housed in the French marshal's birthplace. Religious buildings such as the Saint-Martin and Saint-Jacques churches, along with the historic Parlement de Navarre, document urban development over the centuries. The funicular railway, opened in 1908, links the upper town with the railway station district. Pau also features sports and recreational facilities including the racecourse, the Circuit Pau Arnos, and the national stud farm in the adjacent commune of Gelos. Parc Beaumont and the Forêt de Bastard provide green spaces within the city limits. In Lescar, a few miles away, a medieval settlement maintains its own historical character.
Zénith de Pau
5.5 km
Lescar Cathedral
101 m
Zénith Pyrénées
5.5 km
Pau Golf Club 1856
5.2 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Pau
5.6 km
Exotic Park
2.3 km
Fun Room Escape Game
4.3 km
FreeBowl
1.7 km
Château du Bilaà
1.5 km
Église Saint-Julien de Lescar
417 m
New Bowling des Pyrénées
4.6 km
Palais épiscopal de Lescar
129 m
Parachute City and Light Aviation
4 km
Royal Kids
1.1 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Poey-de-Lescar
3.8 km
Golf de Pau-Artiguelouve
2.6 km
Église Saint-Julien de Lons
4.2 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Billère
4.9 km
Église Saint-Michel d'Artiguelouve
3.2 km
Église Saint-Martin de Siros
4.2 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lons
2.2 km
Église Saint-François-Xavier de Billère
4.3 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Aussevielle
4.6 km
Église Saint-André de Beyrie-en-Béarn
5.5 km
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Xaintes de Laroin
3.2 km
Église de Jésus-Christ des saints des Derniers Jours de Pau
4.4 km
Porte
193 m
Tour de l'Esquirette
208 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes