Activities

Life in Caixon goes on at a very relaxed pace, and it is tempting just to sit in the sun, listen to the birds, and let it wash over you. However, it would be a pity not to explore further afield with so much to see and do nearby. The list below (which is far from exhaustive) gives you a flavour of what is available in the area.

·        The Pyrenées - activities: hiking, rock climbing, rafting/canoeing, paragliding, caving, road cycling, mountain biking, horse riding;

·        Golf: Courses at Lannemezan/ Tarbes/ Pau/ Bagnères-de-Bigorre;

·        Winter sports: skiing & snowboarding (nearest resort La Mongie – Barèges, is the biggest in the French Pyrenées), snow shoe-ing, cross country skiing, ice climbing;

·        Tour de France: passes nearby and through the Pyrenées in July;

·        Wildlife and nature: bird watching, wild flowers, butterflies;

·        Historical towns: Tarbes, Lourdes, Pau, Auch;

·        Châteaux: E.g. Château de Laas, Château de Pau, Château d'Arricau Bordes, Château de Mauvezin, Château de Tostat;

·        Cave Paintings: Pre-historic cave paintings at Gargas;

·        Roman remains: Montmaurin Roman villa;

·        Spa and casino: Casino and Aquensis thermal spa in Bagnères-de-Bigorre;

·        Gourmet dining: there are superb restaurants all over the area;

·        Wine tasting: Madiran and Jurancon wine regions;

·        Armagnac brandy: Vineyards and distillery;

·        Jazz: Marciac International Jazz Festival.

Ready to relax in the sun, or to experience all that southwest France has to offer?Send us an email or call on +44 203 002 3737.

 

 


Aquensis thermal spa - Bagnères-de-Bigorre

(photo reproduced with permission)