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
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Lourdes
Twelve kilometres south of Lourdes, this 17th-century farmhouse offers country charm and knockout mountain views. There are three rooms: the most spacious…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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)…
