Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department of Aquitaine. See also our Pyrenees-Atlantiques travel guide.
For more information see the Pyrenees-Atlantiques guide. Oloron-Sainte-Marie: See tourist guide. La Bastide-Clairence: See tourist guide. See also our Pyrenees-Atlantiques travel guide Ainhoa Betwen sea and mountains, the basque village of Ainhoa is listed among the most beautiful villages in France. Ainhoa church of Notre-Dame The church in Ainhoa is a traditional Basque church with rows of balconies around the walls.
Anglet Anglet, close to Biarritz, has several kilometres of beaches on the French Atlantic coast. Bayonne Bayonne is a lovely historic city with a cathedral, a substantial old town and a charming riverside promenade. Bayonne cathedral Bayonne cathedral is an imposing gothic style cathedral with a beautifully restored apse and an impressive cloister. Biarritz The 19th century architecture and lovely beach and coast combine to make Biarritz a very popular destination.
Cambo-les-Bains Cambo-les-Bains is a small pleasant town, best known for its thermal waters and the gardens of the Villa Arnaga. Chateau de Pau The Chateau de Pau is an impressive combination of the renaissance and 19th century architectural styles. Col d'Aubisque The Col d'Aubisque is a beautiful mountain pass with views of numerous high mountains in the Pyrenees.
Espelette Home of red hot chillies, Espelette is a very traditional basque village in the western Pyrenees. Hendaye Hendaye, the last resort in France before the Spanish border, also has a popular large sandy beach.
