Athos-Aspis tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Sauveterre church of Saint-André at 3 km from Athos-Aspis

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Visit Athos-Aspis: highlights and tourist information

Athos-Aspis is situated in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Athos-Aspis in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Sauveterre church of Saint-André at 3 km and Sauveterre-de-Bearn at 3 km.

Athos-Aspis, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Sauveterre church of Saint-André

Church at 3 km (direction east-south-east)

The church of Saint-André in Sauveterre is an interesting and charming roman style church...

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Sauveterre-de-Bearn

at 3 km (direction east-south-east)

The view from the terrace in front of the church in Sauveterre-de-Béarn is one...

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Salies-de-Bearn

at 7 km (direction north-east)

The small town of Salies-de-Bearn is a pleasure to explore, and a nice place...

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Laas

at 10 km (direction east-south-east)

Laas is a pretty village with a castle and roman style church in the...

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Saint-Palais

at 11 km (direction south-west)

Saint-Palais is a small town on the Bidouze river in the historic Navarre region...

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Orthez

at 18 km (direction east-north-east)

The 13th century stone bridge across the river is the highlight of your visit...

See Orthez guide

Navarrenx

at 20 km (direction east-south-east)

Navarrenx is a traditional fortified French bastide town in the western pyrenees...

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La Bastide-Clairence

Most Beautiful Village at 23 km (direction west)

Labastide-Clairence is another of the most picturesque villages in the Basque region...

See La Bastide-Clairence guide

Dax

at 33 km (direction north-north-west), in the Landes department

Established as a spa since Roman times, Dax is a pleasant if quiet town...

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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

at 35 km (direction south-west)

The small village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port has a long established role on one of the...

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Cambo-les-Bains

at 35 km (direction west)

Cambo-les-Bains is a small pleasant town, best known for its thermal waters and the...

See Cambo-les-Bains guide

Itxassou

at 36 km (direction west)

Less visited than some of the traditional Basque villages here, Itxassou is very pleasant...

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Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Cathedral at 38 km (direction east-south-east)

The cathedral of Sainte-Marie is best known for its remarkable 12th century entrance...

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Oloron-Sainte-Marie

at 38 km (direction east-south-east)

There are several sights of interest in Oloron-Saint-Marie including a picturesque section of river...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Pyrenees-Atlantiques

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Reserve excursions near Athos-Aspis

Map of places to visit near Athos-Aspis

Markets in and near Athos-Aspis

• Salies-de-Bearn: market Thursday (7km)
• Saint-Palais: market Friday (11km)
• Orthez: market Tuesday (17km)
• Peyrehorade: market Wednesday & Saturday (19km)
• Navarrenx: market Wednesday (20km)
• Amou: market Sunday (27km)
• Mourenx: market Wednesday & Saturday (29km)
• Arthez-de-Bearn: market Saturday (30km)
• Artix: market Wednesday & Sunday (33km)
• Dax: market Sunday & Saturday (33km)

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Tourist attractions near Athos-Aspis, France

What to do at Athos-Aspis? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Athos-Aspis.

Heritage sites

• Sorde l'Abbaye - abbaye St Jean (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (14km)
• Eglise St Blaise (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (24km)
• Porte St Jacques - St Jean Pied-de-Port (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Eglise, Oloron-Sainte-Marie (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
• Bayonne cathédrale de Sainte-Marie (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)
• Abbaye de St Sever (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (50km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Bastide-Clairence (23km)
• Ainhoa (44km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc du Sarrat (33km)
• Jardins de la villa Arnaga (35km)
• Jardin du château de Momas (43km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Bayonne (42km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Marais d'Orx (40km)
• Vallée des Aldudes (50km)

Towns of Art and history

• Oloron-Sainte-Marie (38km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Hagetmau (41km)
• Anglet (44km)

Geography and distances

Athos-Aspis is in the south-west of France at 50 kilometres from Pau, the department capital (general information: Athos-Aspis is 657 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Biarritz airport (Bordeaux is another option). Allow at least 8 hours for the drive from the cross-channel ferries. For driving distances to Athos-Aspis from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Abitain, Andrein, Arbouet-Sussaute, Burgaronne, Castagnede, Escos, Gabat, Guinarthe-Parenties, Ilharre, Labastide-Villefranche, Osserain-Rivareyte, Saint-Gladie-Arrive-Munein and Sauveterre-de-Bearn.

This page in French: Visiter Athos-Aspis