Town of the Camino
Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Gate of the Pyrenees on the Via Tolosana. This Bearnese city, with its cathedral World Heritage Site, is the last great stop before facing the passage of Somport.
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Oloron-Sainte-Marie, located at the confluence of the Aspe and Ossau rivers (gorges), is France's last great city and the gateway to the Pyrenees on the Via Tolosana. For pilgrims, this Bearnese town is a strategic stopover to prepare physically and mentally for the demanding crossing of the mountain range through the Somport Pass. The town has a rich heritage, divided between its three historic districts. Sainte-Marie Cathedral, in the ancient viscountcy of Oloron, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Way of St. James. Its Romanesque portico, with its intricate sculptures, is an authentic stone catechism. The Saint-Croix Church is another treasure of Romanesque architecture. Oloron-Sainte-Marie offers all necessary services for pilgrims, from hostels to specialty shops. It's a place to enjoy Bearnese cuisine and contemplate how the landscape becomes increasingly mountainous, feeling the imminent call of the great Pyrenean stage of the Way of St. James.
Last updated: 21/08/2025
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Alysson Hôtel
Biscondau
Appartement dans Maison de ville - 4 personnes
Camping Pyrénées Nature
Chambre dans maison de ville - 2 Personnes
Spacieuse Maison de ville - Quartier Calme - 10 Personnes
Spacieuse Suite Maison de Ville - 4 Personnes
Entre Pyrenees Et Atlantique
Hotel de La Paix
Hotel L'Astrolabe
Amphitryon
Appartement spacieux et lumineux
Chambres d'hôtes L'Oustal
Chez Chris
Couett'hôtel Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Gîte Tuyaret
Gîtes L'Escargot Bleu
Gîtes Saint-Pierre
Hôtel Le Bristol
L'Eglantine
La Suite du Peintre
Le Central Hôtel Bar
Le Saint Pierre Quartier Historique d'Oloron Sainte Marie
Les Glycines Oloron
Maison de ville au cœur du quartier historique
Maison Millagé
Une maison de famille
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