Orthez, Commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
Orthez is a commune in southwestern France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine region that sits along the Gave de Pau river at approximately 60 meters elevation. The town has a compact layout with historic buildings and streets that reflect its past role in the area.
Orthez served as the capital of Béarn during the 12th century when control shifted from the viscounts of Dax to the viscounts of Béarn. This change made it a center of regional authority.
The House of Jeanne d'Albret reveals the Protestant history that shaped the region and how religious change influenced local life. Visitors can see how this movement became important to people living here.
The best time to explore is during pleasant weather when the streets and buildings are inviting and easy to see. The town is walkable with main points of interest located fairly close together.
The Tour Moncade is a pentagonal tower from the 13th century that originally served as a castle keep before being converted into an observatory. This unexpected transformation shows how historic structures found new purposes over time.
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Château Moncade
444 m
Pont-Vieux d'Orthez
539 m
Église Saint-Pierre d'Orthez
389 m
Temple protestant d'Orthez
397 mArènes d'Orthez
156 mHôtel de Lataste
183 m
Musée Jeanne-d’Albret
317 m
Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur de Lanneplaà
4.8 km
Église de la Nativité de Saint-Boès
5.3 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Salles-Mongiscard
5.4 km
Église Saint-Martin de Castetarbe
2.7 kmMuseum Francis Jammes
534 m
Église Saint-Barthélemy d'Orthez
601 m
Maison de Jeanne d'Albret
334 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Noarrieu
3.8 km
Temple protestant de Luns
5.4 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Biron
3.6 kmOrgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Pierre d'Orthez
389 m
Château de Brassalay
4.2 km
Hôtel de la Lune
322 mHôtel de La Belle Hôtesse
127 mPigeonnier du Cassou
4.3 kmChâteau de Baure
3.5 kmKiosque Georges Moutet
209 mBase de Loisirs d'Orthez
2.1 kmWork of art
251 mScenic viewpoint, Mobile light tower, tower, Observation tower
2.6 kmWayside cross
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