Béarn, Historical province in southwestern Pyrenees, France
The region extends from the high peaks of the Pyrenees mountains to the plains, encompassing both Pau city and numerous medieval villages along two rivers.
The territory evolved from the ancient Beneharnum settlement through Viking invasion in 840 AD to become an independent principality under Gaston III in 1347.
The regional parliament, cours plénières, included representatives from nobility, clergy, and common people, establishing a democratic tradition from the 12th to 18th centuries.
The southern area contains numerous hiking trails connecting mountain towns, while the northern section features accessible historical sites and wine-producing regions.
The world's first aviation school opened near Pau in 1908, marking the beginning of the region's strong connection to aerospace development.
Inception: 1620
Capital city: Pau
Part of: Gascony, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
GPS coordinates: 43.30000,-0.36667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 14:46
France offers motorcyclists a diverse landscape, from Alpine peaks to Mediterranean coasts, including wine regions. The country is suitable for all riding styles, with demanding mountain roads, winding coastal routes, and rural paths. Key routes include the Col de la Bonette, reaching 2802 meters and connecting Ubaye to Tinée over 26 kilometers. The Gorges du Verdon feature 21 kilometers of rock-carved road, passing through tunnels and 700-meter-high cliffs. The Routes of the Great Alps cross 16 passes over 684 kilometers between Lake Geneva and the Mediterranean, with a total ascent of 15,700 meters. Mount Ventoux, accessible via three routes and standing at 1912 meters, passes through lavender fields and vineyards in Provence. Regions display striking contrasts: Corsica alternates between cliff roads and pine forests, the French Riviera combines coast and mountainous hinterland, and Dordogne winds between limestone cliffs and medieval villages. Lake Annecy connects water bodies with forested mountain passes. These routes feature technical curves, varied landscapes, and cultural sites.
Hôtel des Princes
36.6 km
Lac de Castet
25.8 km
Château de Bielle
27.7 km
Réserve naturelle nationale de la Vallée d'Ossau
27.1 km
Eglise Saint-Sylvestre de Sainte-Colome
22.2 km
Église de Laruns
34.8 km
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bilhères
27.6 km
Eglise Saint-Etienne d'Izeste
23.8 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame d'Assouste
35.4 km
Église Saint-Polycarpe de Castet
26 km
Eglise Saint-Martin de Louvie-Juzon
24.1 km
Eglise Saint-Vivien de Bielle
27.9 km
Église Saint-Martin de Louvie-Soubiron
33.7 km
Béost St Jacques church
34.3 km
Église Saint-Laurent d'Aas
35.6 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Houndas de Bilhères
27.5 km
Monument aux morts de Bielle
27.7 km
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Notre-Dame-des-Infirmes des Eaux-Bonnes
36.7 km
Église Saints-Félix-et-Audacte de Béon
29.9 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Aste
31.2 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Bélesten
30.3 km
Église Saint-Orience de Gère
30.9 km
Église de l'Assomption-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie d'Eaux-Chaudes
39 km
Château de Béon
29.8 km
Gouffres du Col d'Aran
30.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel d'Arudy
22.7 km
Château de Sainte-Colome
22.3 km
Château de Béost
34.3 kmReviews
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