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Pau-Pyrénées's surroundings
Uzein Lake Bordered by foot trails, the lake will enrapture fans of aquatic flora and fauna.. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MAP
The Barbary Rose Garden The Barbary Rose Garden in Saint-Vincent : observation, initiation and discovery. Visits and walks in a privileged location amongst more than 800 varieties of roses. Practical information Open daily from May to November from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 6 p.m. on weekends and bank holidays. Small admission fee Tel: 00 33 (0)5 59 53 53 93 - Access adapted for people with disabilities - rose bushes on sale Web : Roseraie de Barbary CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MAP
Laroin Lake With its two masses of water (13 ha and 35 ha) along the banks of the Gave, the Laroin lakes are an ideal destination for any walk or bike trek, and can be accessed from Pau castle or the banks of the Gave. There is also an arboretum along these banks featuring some 7 ha of all kinds of plants, including a collection of willows like no other in Europe (over 50 varieties), 30 varieties of oak, 7 different species of acacia, etc. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MAP
Forests In the woods of Bordes, Assat or Sauvagnon, you can see blackbirds, sparrows, doves, warblers or Northern barriers. Look carefully and you may also spot boletuses, chanterelles, coulemelle (agaricus procerus), and some tasty trompette-des-morts mushrooms. Then take a break and lounge in the shade of a beech, an oak or a Spanish chestnut tree. Admire, too, the royal osmonde, a rare fern over two metres tall, orchids, carnivore drosera (protected), and milfoil with healing properties. Be careful not to sting yourself on the nettles, though if you manage to pick some remember that they make a lovely soup! Finally, with a little patience, respect and discretion, you may catch sight of a white-tailed deer. Ah yes, well-being, freshness and fulfilment...
Payssas arboretum Featuring five hundred trees and shrubs, mainly exotic varieties, the Payssas arboretum (in Lasseube) is not to be missed. Located on private land and maintened by the General Council of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, it boasts some of the most beautiful trees in the world. Practical information Open to the public for free. Association Arboretum de Payssas. Maison de Payssas-64290 Lasseube Tél. 00 33 (0)5 59 04 20 60 (during meal time) CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MAP
Gerbanères wood Gerbanères wood, in Bosdarros, offers a trail which is worth following both for the bountiful botanical beauties on display and also for its various recreation pursuits. The “accro-branches” tree-top circuit gives some sporting and recreational outlets for children and teenagers. Practical information Free visits. Guided tours are also available at a charge. Tél. 00 33 (0)5 59 82 13 73 CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MAP
Momas Conservatory of rare plants and vegetables Inhabited since the 14th century, Momas castle affords an unrivalled view of the Pyrénées. In its gardens grow more than a thousand rare or forgotten flower-plants and vegetables such as poor-man’s ham, pattypan, and Brazilian feijoa complete with its delicious fruit. The charm of the garden and castle is matched only by that of their owner : Marie-Joseph Teillard gives a warm welcome to visitors and is always delighted to show them her “protégés”, which have come from far away and far back. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MAP
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