115 m² house with jacuzzi, balcony and terraces

Large 115 m² family home – Quiet and Comfortable. 🏠 Spacious 3-bedroom villa accommodating up to 7 guests. Relax in its private garden with terrace, perfect for enjoying breakfast in the sunshine or aperitifs at sunset. 📍 Ideal location: Shops 300 m away, downtown and bus stop for Pau (10 km) within walking distance. Get away: Skiing and hiking <1 hour away, Spain <1 hour away, beaches 1 hour 15 minutes away. Free parking and easy access to the train station. The perfect base for exploring Béarn! ✨ The space 3 bedroom house with bathroom and shower, separate toilet. double bed in every bedroom with excellent bedding. Wi-Fi internet access. House with Energy Performance Certificate A, excellent comfort in summer and winter. underfloor heating. free cleaning fee I want to trust guests Guest access the whole house except the basement. Other things to note 🏰 Must-Sees (less than 15 minutes away) Château de Pau (National Museum): Located just 10 minutes away, this is the region's iconic landmark. This is where Henri IV was born. You can visit the royal apartments, admire a unique collection of tapestries, and stroll through its 54-acre park and gardens overlooking the Pyrenees. The Wine Estates of Jurançon: On the Wine Route, some estates proudly bear the name “Château” and combine heritage with wine tasting: Château Jolys (Artiguelouve): A beautiful estate with stunning views of the hillsides. Château Lafitte (Monein): An organic estate with traditional architecture and a modern winery open to visitors. 🛡️ Medieval Fortresses and Gardens (less than 45 min away) Château de Morlanne: A brick-and-stone fortress built by Gaston Fébus in the 14th century. The site is beautifully restored and offers freely accessible gardens with an exceptional panoramic view. Château de Viven: Best known for its Remarkable Gardens. It’s a perfect rural stopover for lovers of roses and French-style gardens. Château de Montaner: Located on the border of Béarn and Bigorre, this castle boasts an impressive 40-meter-high keep offering 360-degree views of the Pyrenees mountain range. 🌊 Ocean Getaway (1 hour away – Basque Coast) If you're taking advantage of your proximity to the coast (1-hour drive), don't miss: Château d'Abbadia (Hendaye): A Neo-Gothic-style castle and observatory built by Viollet-le-Duc on the cliffs. It is a magical place, combining science and architecture, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Château d'Urtubie (Urrugne): A 14th-century fortified castle, still inhabited by the same family, surrounded by a 15-acre park. Host tip: For the Château de Pau, I recommend going at the end of the day to enjoy the golden light on the Boulevard des Pyrénées right after your visit! Here are the most popular and iconic hikes, sorted by area: 🏔️ In the Ossau Valley (the closest to Pau) The Ayous Lakes Tour: This is THE premier hike in Béarn. It offers the most famous “picture-postcard” view of the Pyrenees: the reflection of Pic du Midi d'Ossau in the waters of Lake Gentau. Departure: Lac de Bious-Artigues (parking fills up very quickly in summer). The Artouste Train: Ideal for those who want the view without the extreme effort. This is the highest tiny train in Europe. After the drive, a short walk takes you to Lake Artouste. Le Cirque d'Anéou: At the foot of the Col du Pourtalet (Spanish border). Very accessible and popular with families who come to see the marmots and the free-roaming herds. 🦅 In the Aspe Valley Chemin de la Mâture: A spectacular and impressive trail, literally carved into the cliff above the precipice (formerly used to transport the masts of the King's ships). Lac du Montagnon (heart-shaped lake): It has become extremely popular thanks to social media. Please note, this is a more demanding hike (significant elevation gain). The Cirque de Lescun: Nicknamed the “Dolomites of the Pyrenees.” Walks around the village or towards Lake Lhurs offer magnificent alpine panoramas. 🌊 Slightly further away (Hautes-Pyrénées – approx. 1 hour 15 minutes) The Cirque de Gavarnie: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is the most visited location in the French Pyrenees, featuring a monumental waterfall (one of the highest in Europe). The trail is wide and accessible to all. Lac de Gaube and Pont d'Espagne: Located above Cauterets, this is a stunning site that is very easy to access (chairlift option available). 💡 Practical tips for your guests: Arrive early: At sites like Bious-Artigues or Gavarnie, parking lots are full by 9 a.m. in July/August. The “MaRando” or “Visorando” app: Very useful for getting the precise GPS routes for these trails. Equipment: Even for “tourist” trails, good shoes and water are essential, as the weather changes quickly in the mountains. On the ocean side, about 1 hour from your accommodation, your guests will find iconic trails that run along the cliffs or vast sandy beaches. Here are the must-sees, from the Basque Country to the Landes: 🌊 The Coastal Trail (The star of the Basque Country) This is the most famous hike on the coast. It connects Bidart to Hendaye over 25 km, but you can do it in sections: From Bidart to Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Very wild, with sections along the cliffs offering a bird's-eye view of the Atlantic. The Basque Corniche (Urrugne/Hendaye): The most spectacular part. We walk between the cliff-top road and the steep cliffs, with the Pyrenees (the Rhune massif) right behind us. ⛰️ La Rhune (360-degree panoramic view) Technically, it's a mountain, but it overlooks the coast so much that it's an integral part of the ocean experience. The ascent: From Ascain or Olhette. Once at the top, you can see the entire Basque coast on one side and the Pyrenean peaks on the other. “Comfort” option: The famous Petit Train de la Rhune (rack-railway dating from 1924) allows you to reach the summit effortlessly. 🌲 The Chiberta Forest and the beaches of Anglet For a flatter route that is accessible by bike or with family: The trail runs along Anglet's 11 beaches, following a promenade stretching for several miles between the ocean and the golf course. It's the perfect spot to watch the surfers at sunset. 🏖️ Les Landes: The Courant d'Huchet A little further north, known as the “Landes Amazon”: A beautiful hike (or a boat ride with the Galupiers) that follows the waterway connecting Lake Léon to the ocean in Moliets. This is a listed and protected site, very exotic. 🏰 The Rock of the Virgin Mary and the Côte des Basques (Biarritz) More of an urban walk than a hike, but absolutely not to be missed: Starting from the Biarritz Lighthouse, cross the Port Vieux and climb up to the Côte des Basques. It is one of the most beautiful urban panoramas in Europe. 💡 The added bonus: “If you're going to the Basque Country for the day, plan a short stop in Saint-Jean-de-Luz for its macarons, or in Guéthary to have a drink on a terrace overlooking the waves.” It's the perfect complement after a nice walk!”