We decided to have a look at some of the other villages in the Bearne region before we go to Lourdes. Orthez was a waste of time but Salies and Sauveterre both on the Gave (river) of Oleron were very nice. The former is a thermal spa town, with a grand Casino, where we had a bargain coffee and chocolate, with a Sunday market/car boot sale. We had a donut at the market but nothing else.
Sauveterre is high above the river with lovely views south to the Pyrenees and has some old Basque fortifications. Plenty of photo opportunities.
Finally we stopped at the quirky Chateau Lass and walked around the gardens before having another coffee(1€). The young staff enjoyed practicing their English telling us a little about the place.
The Beau Rivage campsite was just outside the Navarrenx city walls. Tonite we are stopping in a free Aire just inside the city walls. The €21 saving will go towards a nice meal out! We are so close to the campsite I can still use their free WiFi from the ramparts!
PS. We had the Menu Terroir at Taverna Saint Jaques, which was excellent value and quality with a buffet starter, main and desert all for €14. The taverna is named after the pilgrim way which passes the door.
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