Situated in the heart of the Haute Pyrenees, Le Luc is ideally placed as a base for enjoying a wide range of activities, suitable for all ages. Below is a list of some of the local acitvities available, for attractions, please select the appropriate page.
Although there are a considerable number of local activities, the house is also approximately 90 minutes drive to the Pyrenees and for those wishing to travel further a field can reach the Mediterranean in about 3 to 4 hours.
For more detailed directions you can click some of the sign posts. This will redirect you to the Via Michellin website, where you can also access directions for other destinations.

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• A wonderful outdoor pool hidden in the local area of the town offers a really cheap and pleasant way to cool off in a well maintained and monitored pool. Good fun for all.

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• Easy enough to get to via major roads from Air Sur L’Adour the scenery and beautiful French villages that can be found via the easily navigable “backroads” are worth the trip. (See Bassoues)
• Although a couple of hours away Auch is worth the visit to see its beautiful shops and streets.

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• Although quite a way from the house Biarritz is well known for its fine beaches and world-class surfing. Its sights are compactly arranged and worth a trip.

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• This famous town can be a little tacky on the outside, but look past this, find Le Grotte, all roads lead there eventually, and experience some amazing architecture and a religious experience that happens in few places outside Bethlehem and the Vatican.
• A few miles out of Lourdes Pic Du Midi offers a rather unique chance to visit a observatory, which includes stunning views of the snow capped Pyrenees. For more details the Tourist Information has details. Lourdes has many activities and attractions all of which can be found from the local Tourist Information.

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• Wine festival 13/14 August with wine, music, dancing and food.
• Various other activities during summer (consult local notices).

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• This wonderful town comes alive to one of the most internationally renowned jazz festivals, for the first 2 weeks of august every year. http://www.jazzinmarciac.com/. The centre of the town is virtually a no-go area for vehicles.

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• In the 3 rd week of august this small town hosts a rather fabulous weekend festival of the raconteur, with live street music, bars and restaurants, a fair with rides and all, culminating in a fantastic and breathtaking firework display on the Sunday evening.

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• Lac de Miélan (5 mins) on the road to Mirande, is a vast leisure lake with its own, man-made beach, and offers the opportunity for water activities, and also horse-riding. Bar and restaurant. A great day out for the family.
• Country and Western Festival weekend – usually 2nd * weekend of July.

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• A large water park includes slides and pools for all interests and ages.

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• Golf for those that just cant live without it!!
• The esplanade along the river with the view of the Pyrenees is a sight not to be missed.
• Use the little, recently restored, funicular railway to get from the river to the town.
• The Summer in Pau festival includes many other outdoor events for all ages.
• In July there is a festival of music, dance and theatre.

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• Lac de Marciac on the road to Plaisance. Another beautiful leisure spot offering a variety of water activities, including water-skiing. A vast amount of money has been spent over the last few years developing the site which now offers excellent facilities for all ages.

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• Nothing available at present.

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• With an excellent selection of shops Tarbes is perfect for the French shopping experience, with a whole range from small yet sophisticated outlets, to nationally and internationally known names.

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• Nothing available at present.

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• An interesting city, about the size of Manchester, Toulouse has a whole range of local tourist activities, including boat rides, a rather unique train ride round the city and of course lots of shops.
• During early October look out for the annual Toulouse les Orgues a two-week organ, orchestral, arts and opera festival.

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• Bullfighting – 1st week in June.
• This is a version of bullfighting that does not include the death of the bull. Many of the bulls fight for many years and sometimes even win!
• Salsa Latin American weekend – usually the last weekend in July. Come and join in and enjoy the rhythm of the music and the excitement of the night market

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