Masparraute tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Palais at 8 km from Masparraute

Visit Masparraute: highlights and tourist information

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

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Palais at 8 km and Sauveterre church of Saint-André at 13 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Masparraute, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Masparraute in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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

Saint-Palais

at 8 km (direction south-east)

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

See Saint-Palais guide

Sauveterre church of Saint-André

Church at 13 km (direction east)

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

See Sauveterre church of Saint-André guide

Sauveterre-de-Bearn

at 13 km (direction east)

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

See Sauveterre-de-Bearn guide

La Bastide-Clairence

Most Beautiful Village at 14 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See La Bastide-Clairence guide

Salies-de-Bearn

at 16 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Salies-de-Bearn guide

Laas

at 20 km (direction east)

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

See Laas guide

Cambo-les-Bains

at 25 km (direction west)

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

See Cambo-les-Bains guide

Itxassou

at 26 km (direction west)

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

See Itxassou guide

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

at 27 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port guide

Navarrenx

at 28 km (direction east)

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

See Navarrenx guide

Orthez

at 28 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Orthez guide

Espelette

at 29 km (direction west)

Home of red hot chillies, Espelette is a very traditional basque village...

See Espelette guide

Bayonne

at 33 km (direction west-north-west)

Bayonne is a lovely historic city with a cathedral, a substantial old...

See Bayonne guide

Bayonne cathedral

Cathedral at 33 km (direction west-north-west)

Bayonne cathedral is an imposing gothic style cathedral with a beautifully restored...

See Bayonne cathedral guide

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Map of places to visit near Masparraute

Markets in and near Masparraute

• Saint-Palais: market Friday (8km)
• Salies-de-Bearn: market Thursday (16km)
• Peyrehorade: market Wednesday & Saturday (18km)
• Cambo-les-Bains: market Wednesday & Friday (25km)
• Orthez: market Tuesday (27km)
• Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: market Monday all day (28km)
• Navarrenx: market Wednesday (28km)
• Ustaritz: market Saturday (29km)
• Bayonne: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (33km)
• Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse: market Friday (35km)

Hotels near Masparraute

More information about Masparraute, Aquitaine

Tourist attractions near Masparraute, France

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

Heritage sites

• Sorde l'Abbaye - abbaye St Jean (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (16km)
• Porte St Jacques - St Jean Pied-de-Port (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (28km)
• Eglise St Blaise (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (30km)
• Bayonne cathédrale de Sainte-Marie (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
• Eglise, Oloron-Sainte-Marie (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)
• Abbaye de St Sever (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (59km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Bastide-Clairence (14km)
• Ainhoa (34km)
• Sare (40km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins de la villa Arnaga (25km)
• Parc du Sarrat (35km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Bayonne (33km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Marais d'Orx (33km)
• Vallée des Aldudes (41km)
• Forêt d'Iraty (43km)
• Gorges d'Holzarté (45km)
• Cirque de Sainte-Engrâce (50km)
• Cirque de Saint-Engrace (50km)

Towns of Art and history

• Oloron-Sainte-Marie (45km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Anglet (35km)
• Hagetmau (50km)

Geography and distances

Masparraute is in the south-west of France at 59 kilometres from Pau, the department capital (general information: Masparraute is 663 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 Masparraute from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Amendeuix-Oneix, Amorots-Succos, Arancou, Arraute-Charritte, Beguios, Gabat, Garris, Ilharre, Labets-Biscay, Luxe-Sumberraute and Oregue.

This page in French: Visiter Masparraute