Leisure facilities

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Discover cultural and public venues that are accessible to all

During your holiday in the Ossau Valley, you may want to go to the cinema, attend a show or concert, or discover an exhibition by a local artist. Here we present a selection of establishments offering specific facilities to ensure you have an inclusive and enjoyable experience.

The bonus: a leisure facility with the Tourisme & Handicap label
The Tourisme & Handicap label certifies accessibility and a welcome that is suitable for everyone. Choosing to visit a facility with this label means you can be sure of a place that has been designed to guarantee your comfort and peace of mind.

Cinemas and theatres

Concerts, film screenings, plays... enjoy yourself without any constraints by visiting these venues, whose facilities are designed to guarantee you a pleasant experience.
You will receive a warm welcome from attentive staff.

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The Saint-Michel cinema
11 Rue Saint-Michel, 64260 Arudy
+33 (0)5 59 05 77 11

For over 70 years, volunteers at the Saint-Michel Cinema in Arudy have been offering visitors a genuine cinema experience, screening cult films from yesterday and today and hosting lively evenings with guests and surprises in a venue that combines comfort with historical heritage.

Accessibility features
Adapted parking space near the entrance.
Entrance width of at least 80 cm, on the ground floor.
Ground-level access to the theatre from the outside.
Flooring suitable for wheelchairs. 2 to 4 seats for people with reduced mobility in the theatre.

Espace 2015
Rue d'Ayguebère, 64440 Laruns
+33 (0)5 59 05 32 15

Espace 2015 is a venue designed to host a wide variety of events: concerts, shows, film screenings, exhibitions and other cultural activities.

Accessibility features
Adapted parking space near the entrance.
Entrance width of at least 80 cm, on the ground floor.
Adapted toilets.

Salle Espalungue
34 Rue Baulong, 64260 Arudy
+33 (0)5 59 05 77 11

The Salle Espalungue in Arudy hosts small and large events in the region.

Accessibility features
Adapted parking space near the entrance.
Entrance width of at least 80 cm, on one level.
Adapted toilets.

Places for leisure, reading and sharing

Spaces where culture and entertainment meet, offering everyone the opportunity to discover, play and learn in a welcoming, accessible and comfortable environment.

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Communal media library - Laruns
Rue du Générale De Gualle, 64440 Laruns
+33 (0)5 59 05 57 66

Around 17,000 documents are available free of charge for all ages, from novels to comic books, there is something for everyone.
Free internet access and Wi-Fi with a computer available for use.
A programme of free events and temporary exhibitions is also offered for young and old alike.

Accessibility facilities
Location certified by Tourism & Disability for the four main types of disability: mental, auditory, visual and motor.

Maison de Gourette
64440 Gourette
+33 (0)5 59 05 12 17

The Maison de Gourette houses the Gourette tourist information office, the post office, the events department, an exhibition hall, a screening room, and a mountain area with an indoor climbing wall and squash court. A spacious and inclusive multi-activity venue.

Accessibility facilities
Tourism & Disability certified for the four main types of disability: mental, auditory, visual and motor.
Venue certified by Tourism & Disability for the four main types of disability: mental, auditory, visual and motor.

Lac Ducrest fishing pontoon
Lac Ducrest - Route du Bager, 64260 Arudy
+33 (0)5 59 05 66 77

Nestled in the heart of the Bager forest, Lac Ducrest is a small green oasis perfect for fishing from its specially designed pontoon.
Lined with trees, the path around the lake is ideal for a short stroll in the shade or relaxing on the banks with a book.

Accessibility facilities
Tourism & Disability certified for the four main types of disability: mental, auditory, visual and motor.

Communal media library - Arudy
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 64260 Arudy
+33 (0)5 59 05 99 44

12,050 works are available! You will find novels, comic books, documentaries and more.
A programme of free events and temporary exhibitions is also available for young and old alike.

Accessibility facilities
Adapted parking space near the entrance.
Entrance width of at least 80 cm, on the same level.
Width of at least 90 cm for moving around the media library.

Museum spaces dedicated to the National Park and pastoralism

Learn all there is to know about the geological history of the Ossau Valley, the flora and fauna of our mountains, and the pastoral traditions of the region's shepherds and shepherdesses!

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Pyrenees National Park Visitor Centre
16 Avenue de la gare
+33 (0)5 59 05 41 59

Whether you visit on your own or take part in a discovery workshop, immerse yourself in the flora and fauna of the Pyrenees and become an expert on the Pyrenees National Park.

Accessibility facilities
Location certified by Tourism & Disability for the four main types of disability: mental, auditory, visual and motor.

National Park Exhibition Space
64440 Col du Pourtalet
+33 (0)5 59 05 41 59

Located on the Spanish border at the Col du Pourtalet, this open-air exhibition area allows you to discover the cultural links between France and Spain in this geographical area, as well as the natural and landscape heritage that surrounds you, with breathtaking views of the Cirque d'Anéou and the Pic du Midi d'Ossau.

Accessibility facilities
Site certified by Tourism & Disabilities for the four main types of disability: mental, auditory, visual and motor.