Ance

Ance covers approximately 10.12 square kilometers at an elevation of 336 meters above sea level, featuring diverse mountainous terrain ranging from 244 to 581 meters in altitude.

The village's origins trace back to medieval times, with its development closely tied to traditional agricultural activities and pastoralism characteristic of the Pyrenean region throughout centuries.

Ance embodies Béarnaise traditions through seasonal festivals, local stone architecture, and regional cuisine that preserve the cultural identity of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department and its communities.

The town hall operates on Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, serving residents with postal code 64570 and INSEE code 64020.

The village houses a small 16th-century church that remains the focal point for local gatherings and religious services, demonstrating the historical continuity of this rural community.

Location: canton of Aramits

Location: Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Location: arrondissement of Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Elevation above the sea: 336 m

Shares border with: Agnos, Aramits, Asasp-Arros, Esquiule, Féas, Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Address: Ance, 64570 Ance Féas, France 64570 Ance Féas

GPS coordinates: 43.14514,-0.69218

Latest update: August 25, 2025 09:00