Outside the main gateway into the Beaux Village

Motorhome parkup is in the village ramparts

Pleasant walk along the ramparts doesn't take long

Most of the village defences are still in very good condition

Lots of pretty houses inside the village walls

Pleasant views of the Gave d'Oloron from the ramparts

Excellent view of the 13th century bridge and countryside. The Pyrénées mountains in the distance

The village has a few large squares surrounded by buildings

Pretty houses on the way to the motorhome aire

The old gun powder store is now a museum

16th Century church in the village was restored in the 1980s

The Marie sits in the middle of the village surrounded by wide streets and well kept homes and shops

Some of the buildings have wooden balconies overlooking the streets

Navarrenx, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Sep 23–24, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

We went off plan today, originally heading to St-Jean-Pied-de-Port (the final stop on the Via Podensis) we came upon the very charming Beaux Village of Navarrenx where we stopped for lunch then decided to park up for the day (and night) as very much to see here.
This is a fortified town and we have great views of the town and beyond; walking along the top of the ramparts. We can see the Pyrénées in the distance.
There are also very nice artisan shops in the town and a few restaurants. It feels very authentic and not at all touristy which appeals to us.
Free park up and free services just down the road make this a great stopover. Very grateful for the generosity of these communities.Read more