Salies-de-Béarn

Salies-de-Béarn is a town in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in southwestern France, situated at 202 meters elevation and spanning diverse landscapes. The settlement sits between mountains and valleys, weaving the natural terrain with the built environment.

Salt-bearing springs in this area have been tapped since Roman times as healing resources, establishing the location as a mineral water destination across centuries. These water sources shaped the settlement's growth as a thermal resort.

The town's Thursday market draws producers and craftspeople who sell regional products and handmade goods to locals and visitors. This weekly gathering reflects how the community maintains direct connections between makers and buyers.

The town is reachable via Biarritz airport or by car, with regular bus and rail connections to nearby cities like Pau and Bordeaux. Thermal facilities operate year-round, so visitors can plan their trip based on weather preference and personal interest.

During World War II, this town sat on the border between occupied and free France, making it a hidden refuge for creative figures. Playwright Jean Anouilh penned his famous drama Antigone here while the political tensions outside intensified around him.

Location: canton of Salies-de-Béarn

Location: Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Location: arrondissement of Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Elevation above the sea: 98 m

Shares border with: Bellocq, Bérenx, Burgaronne, Carresse-Cassaber, Castagnède, L'Hôpital-d'Orion, Lahontan, Oraàs, Orion, Salles-Mongiscard, Sauveterre-de-Béarn

Address: 64270 Salies-de-Béarn, France

Phone: +33559380040

Email: accueil@salies-de-bearn.fr

Website: http://salies-de-bearn.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.47083,-0.92639

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:28