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Pyrenees Atlantiques

Located in the south-west of France and the region Aquitaine, the Fountains Of Escot can be found right in the middle of the department known as Pyrenees Atlantiques. As the name suggests, this combines the Atlantic coastline with its famous resorts Biarritz and Saint-Jean de Luz and the western range of the Pyrenees with their magnificent panoramas and soaring peaks.

Aspe Valley

At only 320m above sea level, on the banks of the river Aspe, The Fountains Of Escot nestles within the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains, within the Pyrenees National Park, in the verdant and spectacular Aspe Valley. The whole of the Bearn and Basque country are within easy reach. With the Spanish border only 34 Km (20 miles) away you can easily sample the best of two diverse cultures in one holiday.

Pau

To the north-east we are 45m from the elegant city of Pau with Ryanair’s low cost flights from London Stansted, Bristol, Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also «Air France» flights to Paris, Lyon and many other cities.

Oloron Sainte-Marie

Our nearest town, 9km away, is Oloron Sainte-Marie. Here a wide range of supermarkets, chemists, bars and restaurants can cater for your every need. Oloron is renowned for its water sports such as rafting and there is also a good indoor/outdoor swimming pool. Every Friday morning there is a bustling street market. The cathedral of Sainte-Marie is a recognised UNESCO World Heritage site.

The RN 134 Road

Our location, just next to the international route RN 134 means that we are not “out in the sticks”, but next to a road that is open throughout the year in all weathers. This is an important fact as it guarantees, during winter, safe driving and public transport up to the new tunnel of Somport and the Spanish border with the skiing resorts of Somport, Candanchu and Astun.

• Public transport connections just outside the property.
• Famous pilgrim’s route «The Way of St James» passes alongside the property.
• Great wildlife on your doorstep.
• Trout fishing paradise with Aspe river running through it.
• Near the Sanctuary of Lourdes.
• Next to «Col de Marie Blanque» the mythical cycling pass of the tour of France.
• Between the Pyrenean villages of Sarrance and Escot.
• Not far from elegant city of Pau.
• Spanish cities of Jaca, Pamplona and Basque country close by.