Susmiou tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Navarrenx at 2 km from Susmiou
Visit Susmiou: highlights and tourist information
Susmiou 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 Susmiou in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Navarrenx at 2 km and Laas at 9 km.
Susmiou, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Navarrenx
at 2 km (direction east-north-east)Navarrenx is a traditional fortified French bastide town in the western pyrenees...
See Navarrenx guide
Laas
at 9 km (direction north-west)Laas is a pretty village with a castle and roman style church in the...
See Laas guide
Sauveterre-de-Bearn
at 16 km (direction west-north-west)The view from the terrace in front of the church in Sauveterre-de-Béarn is one...
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Sauveterre church of Saint-André
Church at 16 km (direction west-north-west)The church of Saint-André in Sauveterre is an interesting and charming roman style church...
See Sauveterre church of Saint-André guide
Orthez
at 19 km (direction west-north-west)The 13th century stone bridge across the river is the highlight of your visit...
See Orthez guide
Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Cathedral at 19 km (direction south-east)The cathedral of Sainte-Marie is best known for its remarkable 12th century entrance...
See Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie guide
Oloron-Sainte-Marie
at 19 km (direction south-east)There are several sights of interest in Oloron-Saint-Marie including a picturesque section of river...
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Church Sainte-Croix in Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Church at 20 km (direction south-east)The Church Sainte-Croix is an interesting roman style church built in the 12th century...
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Saint-Palais
at 21 km (direction west)Saint-Palais is a small town on the Bidouze river in the historic Navarre region...
See Saint-Palais guide
Salies-de-Bearn
at 21 km (direction north-west)The small town of Salies-de-Bearn is a pleasure to explore, and a nice place...
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Chateau de Pau
Castle at 33 km (direction east)The Chateau de Pau is an impressive combination of the renaissance and 19th century...
See Chateau de Pau guide
Sarrance
at 33 km (direction south-south-east), in the Pyreees-Atlantiques departmentThe small village of Sarrance is in the valley of the Gave d'Aspe and...
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Pau
at 33 km (direction east)The large town of Pau is well known for the views from the belvedere...
See Pau guide
La Bastide-Clairence
Most Beautiful Village at 41 km (direction west-north-west)Labastide-Clairence is another of the most picturesque villages in the Basque region...
See La Bastide-Clairence guide
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Reserve excursions near Susmiou
Map of places to visit near Susmiou
Markets in and near Susmiou
- Navarrenx: market Wednesday (1km)
- Mourenx: market Wednesday & Saturday (15km)
- Monein: market Monday (16km)
- Artix: market Wednesday & Sunday (19km)
- Oloron-Sainte-Marie: market Friday (19km)
- Orthez: market Tuesday (19km)
- Salies-de-Bearn: market Thursday (21km)
- Saint-Palais: market Friday (21km)
- Arthez-de-Bearn: market Saturday (21km)
- Aramits: market Sunday (22km)
More information about Susmiou, Aquitaine
Tourist attractions near Susmiou, France
What to do at Susmiou? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Susmiou.
Heritage sites
- Eglise St Blaise (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (7km)
- Eglise, Oloron-Sainte-Marie (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (19km)
- Sorde l'Abbaye - abbaye St Jean (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
- Porte St Jacques - St Jean Pied-de-Port (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
- Aire sur l'Adour église St Quitterie (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (59km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- La Bastide-Clairence (41km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin du château de Momas (31km)
- Jardins du château de Viven (37km)
- Parc du Sarrat (49km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Cirque de Saint-Engrace (36km)
- Cirque de Sainte-Engrâce (36km)
- Gorges d'Holzarté (37km)
- Gorges de Kakoetta (37km)
- Gorges de Kakouetta (37km)
- Gorges d'Ehujarre (39km)
- Forêt d'Iraty (43km)
- Vallée d'Aspe (43km)
- Vallée d'Ossau (47km)
- Col d'Aubisque (52km)
- Cirque du Litor (56km)
Towns of Art and history
- Oloron-Sainte-Marie (19km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Pau (33km)
- Hagetmau (40km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoo d'Asson (46km)
Geography and distances
Susmiou is in the south-west of France at 33 kilometres from Pau, the department capital (general information: Susmiou is 661 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Susmiou
Canton: Navarrenx
Arrondissement: Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Department: Pyrenees-Atlantiques
Region: Aquitaine
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 64190
Distance to Susmiou
from Pau (prefecture): 33 km
from Paris: 661 km
from Calais: 872 km
from Nice: 650 km
from Bordeaux: 170 km
from Strasbourg: 881 km
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 Susmiou from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 19 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Angous, Araujuzon, Araux, Arrast-Larrebieu, Audaux, Bastanes, Bugnein, Castetnau-Camblong, Dognen, Gurs, Jasses, Lay-Lamidou, Meritein, Montfort, Navarrenx, Prechacq-Josbaig, Prechacq-Navarrenx, Sus and Viellenave-de-Navarrenx.
This page in French: Visiter Susmiou