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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 events and activities,
please select the appropriate pages.
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 afield you 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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27mins |
- Go off the beaten track in this town and you can find some gems including an old cathedral open to the public.
- There is a wonderful outdoor public pool hidden in the local area of the town which offers a really cheap and pleasant way to cool off in a well maintained and monitored pool. Good fun for all the family.
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1h10mins |
- An impressive cathedral dominates the town square, with free access all year round.
- The home of the famous musketeer D’Artagnan, just behind the cathedral is a statue dedicated to him and also offers a good view of the surrounding countryside.
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34mins |
- Part of a special tour which also takes in similar towns/villages in the area.
- Some interesting buildings (columbage, covered market halls, churches, town walls/gateways etc)
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1h53mins |
- The Fetes de Bayonne takes place between 3 – 7 August each year. There is a wonderful carnival atmosphere with bull runs, childrens entertainment and bull fights for example.
- Perhaps combine it with a trip to Cap Breton northwards up the coast with its seemingly endless sandy beaches, the marina . the shops and restaurants.
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1h58mins |
- A spa town with fine beaches and surf, excellent shops, bars and restaurants.
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2h30mins |
- Needless to say there are ample opportunities to sample the local vineyards on the outskirts of this city both to the north and south of the estuary as well as in the hinterland.
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1h05mins |
- 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.
- Lourdes has many activities and attractions all of which can be found from the local Tourist Information.
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6mins |
- Nothing available at present.
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27mins |
- There is a large artificial lake with restaurants surrounded by water spouts which is open throughout the summer (see Plaisance below).
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17mins |
- Nothing available at present.
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50mins |
- 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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1h12mins |
- Nothing available at present.
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59mins |
- Visit the castle where Henri VI of France was born and walk round the town with its strong English influences.
- Visit the Chateau de Pau with the biggest tapestry museum in France outside Paris.
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12mins |
- Aside from its leisure lake Plaisance also offers a nice town square with some shops and an ATM!!
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12mins |
- Nothing available at present.
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45mins |
- 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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37mins |
- Nothing available at present.
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2h18mins |
- An interesting city, about the size of Manchester, Toulouse has a whole range of local tourist attractions, including cathedrals, an impressive square and museums.
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46mins |
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Distances
assume Saint Lanne as the starting point.
All times assume speed limits are observed. They do not include any unforseen
delays or rest stops. |
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Copyright (c)
2005
SCI Jordan Associates |
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