Béarn photo spots

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Béarn photo spots

Are you going on holiday in Béarn and wondering which sites are the most beautiful to photograph? We toured the territories of Béarn, in search of the most beautiful photos you could take there… Whether you like the panoramic landscapes of the Pyrenees, the postcard photos of the Béarn countryside or the old stones and the perched villages, there is enough to satisfy all your photographic desires! Let's go for a photo road-trip in Béarn!


Please note that it is no longer possible to bivouac around Lac de Gentau!


Photo credit: See under the photos

Opening photo: Sunrise on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, at the level of Lac de Gentau Guide Béarn Pyrénées

Fabrèges Lake

The Fabrèges dam lake is located at the foot of the village of Fabrèges-Artouste (commune of Laruns). It is located in the heart of the National Park and is a popular place for hiking. You can go fishing there and not far away is the Petit Train d'Artouste which will delight the youngest. A place of great beauty for an unforgettable photo!

Fabrèges lake
Lac de Fabrèges - Photo © Guide Béarn Pyrénées

The Way to Mature

The chemin de la Mature is a unique, vertiginous place. To access it, you must once again lace up your sneakers and set off for a masterful photo. Located in the Aspe Valley, it is dug into the rock and allows you to reach the Fort du Portalet on its way. Don't look down!


Way of the Mature
Way of the Mature

Chemin de la Mature - Photo © Guide Béarn Pyrénées


Mysterious image in Kakuetta Gorge

In the Kakuetta Gorges, you will discover a humid, bewitching and mysterious forest. Walk along the river, surrounded by these immense cliffs, or lose yourself a few moments in this dense and exuberant vegetation... The sensations flow in, but will you be able to capture them and immortalize them in images?

Kakuetta Gorge
Kakuetta Gorge - Photo © Lesley Williamson

Wildlife photography in the Aspe Valley

The Vallée d'Aspe is one of the three main valleys in Béarnaise. They extend to the foot of the Pyrenees and form an exceptional natural environment. Here is an ideal site to do an animal photo report and steal some unusual images of wildlife. It is a valley steeped in pastoral tradition. Children will also enjoy observing farm animals and herds in the pastures. Its villages are very authentic. They have a lot of charm and character. We recommend Borce, a charming town, which offers all kinds of family and fun activities.

Borce
Borce

Borce - Photos © Guide Bearn Pyrenees


On the heights of Laruns

Laruns is a pretty little village typical of the Béarn mountains. In the Vallée d'Ossau, it offers a very scenic landscape, with the village nestled in the heart of a steep mountainous relief. Did you know that Laruns is one of the largest municipalities in France? She goes as far as Spain. Several roads like that of Cujala, around the village, allow you beautiful photos, depending on the position of the sun!

Read our article: The best things to do in the Ossau Valley, to organize your stay in this region.


Laruns
Laruns - Photo © Guide Béarn Pyrenees

Lake Gentau is worth it after a beautiful hike

Hiking enthusiasts, you'll be delighted to explore the trails to capture this magnificent photo of Lake Gentau. You will enjoy an unparalleled view of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau. It dominates the horizon, reflecting on Lake Gentau which is part of the lakes of Ayous.

The good idea: To go further, read our article on the most beautiful hikes to do in Béarn


Gentau Lake
Lake Gentau - Photo © Guide Béarn Pyrénées

Photo of a journey to the center of the earth

In Sainte-Engrâce, we offer you an unusual experience. Put on a speleologist's suit and enter the bowels of the Earth, deep in the fabulous Grotte de la Verna. There is no doubt that you will come back with memories full of memories and images full of camera!

La Verna Cave
Verna Cave - Photo © Leslay Williamson

Romantic portrait in the “Venice of Béarn

Are you in love? To offer a romantic shot to your sweetheart, go to Salies-de-Béarn. This village is nicknamed: the Venice of Béarn”. The Saley river literally crosses it from side to side, and it is a very bucolic place. Its salt water source is also famous for its benefits and you can enjoy the many activities of the spa. A salt museum allows you to better understand the richness of this country.

Salies-de-Bearn
Salies-de-Béarn - Photo © Guide Béarn Pyrenees

The Jurançon vineyard in summer

In any season, a vine has charm, but it is in summer or autumn when the leaves of the vines turn red, that it reveals its most beautiful landscape assets. Explore the Jurançon vineyard to convince yourself of this. In addition to magnificent photos, you will be able to bring back delicious bottles!

To go further: Visit the cellars and vineyards of Béarn! Read our roadtrip report in the Barétous valley (fr) to discover the Jurançon vineyard. And to find out all about these wines, go to the Cave Coopérative de Gan.

This concludes our tour of the most beautiful photo spots in Béarn. We hope to have made you want to visit Béarn and photograph its beautiful tourist sites.


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