Beaucens

The landscape around Beaucens is a steep-sided Pyrenean valley shaped by the Gave de Pau, which has influenced both the village’s compact settlement pattern and its traditional rural economy. In the Hautes-Pyrénées, the commune occupies a stretch of valley between Lourdes and the higher mountain country around Gavarnie. Above the houses stand the remains of Château de Beaucens, a site associated with the Counts of Bigorre and the strategic routes through this part of the Pyrenees. Beaucens is also known for the Donjon des Aigles, based at the castle and devoted to birds of prey. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across the Hautes-Pyrénées and Occitanie.

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