The Pyrenees
You’ll feel rather like you’re staying in the Canadian wilderness here, with its timber-framed chalet cabins and forested hillside setting. It’s a…
Must-see hotels in The Pyrenees
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The Pyrenees
There’s a bit of storybook charm to this hotel, with its château corner-turrets and 19th-century façade. Once inside, the lovely rooms don't disappoint,…
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The Pyrenees
Wow – what a spot. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in the 12th century, this is now possibly the poshest B&B anywhere in the Pyrenees. The building’s decor…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
This Heidi-esque hotel oozes mountain character from every nook and cranny. In business since 1913, it is deliciously eccentric, with charming old rooms…
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The Pyrenees
Set high in the mountains some 12km southeast of Bagnères de Luchon, the Hospice de France has been welcoming travellers since the 17th century. Today,…
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The Pyrenees
Awaken to the sound of birdsong in the valley from this hillside guesthouse 30km west of Foix. Set in a beautifully restored 200-year-old farmhouse, the…
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The Pyrenees
A classic old French hotel with surprisingly up-to-date rooms, all wrapped up in a fine 19th-century building. Each room is uniquely designed, with…
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Lourdes
Twelve kilometres south of Lourdes, this 17th-century farmhouse offers country charm and knockout mountain views. There are three rooms: the most spacious…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
Surrounded by undulating peaks, Pouquette makes for a fabulous base while exploring the Vallée d'Aspe. Its five pleasantly furnished rooms are painted in…
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The Pyrenees
In a peaceful setting some 3km west of Foix, this small family-run guesthouse has several attractive rooms decorated with artwork and elegant furnishings…
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The Pyrenees
Set in a former convent in the southern part of town, this large 27-room hotel has bright, generally spacious rooms (but tiny bathrooms) with wide plank…
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Lourdes
In the idyllic village of St-Savin, 16km south of Lourdes, this handsomely landscaped hotel makes a perfect mountain retreat. It’s run by an expat English…
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The Pyrenees
If you don’t mind being 7km west of the city, this 18th-century manor house makes a fine retreat. There are five colour-coded B&B bedrooms with heritage…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
Sublime mountain views await at this charming guesthouse set in the tiny village of Bilhères. Expect a warm welcome from the kind-hearted hosts, sunny…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
You’ll keep expecting members of Monty Python to pop their heads round the corner at this bizarrely brilliant medieval-era auberge (country inn), where…
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The Pyrenees
In St-Girons, halfway between St-Gaudens and Foix along the D117, this grand château is ideal for playing lord of the manor: the house is topped by…
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The Pyrenees
For the full mod-cons, this modernist hotel 5km east of the centre is the place. It looks bland and boxy from outside, but the white-walled rooms are…
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The Pyrenees
This offbeat hotel has themed all its rooms after notable figures from Mirepoix’ past. The best ones are the Louis XVI–style Monseigneur room, with…
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The Pyrenees
Built into the bastide architecture of Mirepoix, this is a smart option, with a mixed-bag of nine rooms that combine modern design with the building’s…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
In Arudy, this hotel looks like it’s appeared from a vintage postcard. It’s on a quiet street leading to the church; outside there are pale green shutters…
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Hôtel-Restaurant Astérides-Sacca
Parc National des Pyrénées
Three adjoining buildings, each with an elegant balcony-clad façade, set the stage for a comfy overnight at this centrally located option. Rooms are a…
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The Pyrenees
For the money, this is one of the best-value lodging options in the historic centre. Rooms are a mix of cheery yellow sponge-painting and exposed stone…
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The Pyrenees
This affordable hotel in Mirepoix has clean and simple rooms with big windows, just a short stroll to the village centre. Though the design is fairly…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
Around 2.5km north of town on the D920, this is the pick of Cauterets’ campgrounds. It’s tucked in a flat, grassy site cradled by mountains and forest,…
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Lourdes
A step above most Bestwesterns, the Beauséjour is set in an elegant 19th-century building, and has plenty of fine attributes: a bar-brasserie on the main…
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The Pyrenees
In the charming village of Luz St-Saveur, this apartment complex and B&B is fab for families. It’s right next to the village’s fortified church, in an old…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
In the town of Laruns, the friendly Casa Paulou makes a great base for outdoor adventures in the surrounding countryside. Its five comfy rooms are quite…
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The Pyrenees
One of the better hotels in Foix, this is an old-fashioned affair with rambling corridors and functional but comfy rooms, some of which look onto the…
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Lourdes
Although it's on a busy avenue, the friendly Hôtel Majestic is worth considering for its bright, attractive rooms, with polished wood floors and big…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
Above a popular cafe right in the middle of Cauterets, this attractive hotel makes a good central base, with rooms in rich hues of blue, red or green, and…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
A former barn renovated with ecofriendly materials and timber cladding. The four rooms are cute and feminine: some have spotty wallpaper, others shades of…
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Lourdes
In the southern part of town, the Alliance offers excellent value for its modern, carpeted rooms, with oversized windows allowing plenty of natural light …
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Lourdes
Ruched curtains, antique wardrobes and canopy beds abound at this ivy-covered mansion, about 4km north of Lourdes. The period house is beautiful, but it’s…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
You’ll really feel part of valley life at this rambling old horse farm 3km south of Accous, which offers five floral rooms and a cosy family gîte. The…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
Beautifully situated alongside the clattering River Aspe, in a forested site near the mountain village of Urdos, this is a superb family-friendly…
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Lourdes
The exterior is as charming as a concrete brick, but inside this hotel offers decent-sized, plainly furnished rooms in peach and magnolia. Luxury they’re…
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The Pyrenees
This brilliantly central, balcony-clad hotel straddles the corner of two pretty streets and a lively cafe in the old town. Despite its vintage exterior,…
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Lourdes
In a peaceful part of town (overlooking the cemetery), this good-value guesthouse has bright but simply furnished rooms, the best of which have views over…
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Parc National des Pyrénées
In Bescat, the owners Kathrin and Michel roll out the welcome mat, with three handsomely set rooms and a peaceful garden where you can take in the views…
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The Pyrenees
In a good location in the centre of Foix, Hôtel Eychenne has simple, carpeted rooms with wooden shutters and bathrooms of a vaguely futuristic (c 1960s)…
