Château de Beaucens, Beaucens

Name: Château de Beaucens
Address: Beaucens, France

#1 among attractions in Beaucens

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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The Château de Beaucens, is a 14th-century ruined castle in the commune of Beaucens in the Hautes-Pyrénées département of France. The site has been transformed into a zoological park, the "Donjon des Aigles", where one may admire birds of prey in flight around the ruins of the castle, with a view over the vallée des Gaves. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Classical architectureCoordinates: 42°58'18"N, 0°3'35"W

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Day trips

Château de Beaucens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hautacam, Lac d'Ourrec, Pyrénées Animal Park, Lavedan.

2.6 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Hautacam, Argelès-Gazost
68 min walk • Hautacam is a ski resort in the Pyrenees. It is situated in the Hautes-Pyrénées department, in the Midi-Pyrénées region. In road bicycle racing, the ascent to Hautacam is known as a tough climb, which is used occasionally in the Tour de France.
5.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac d'Ourrec
139 min walk • Lac d'Ourrec is a lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, France.
3.6 miNW
Zoo
Pyrénées Animal Park, Ayzac-Ost
92 min walk • The Pyrénées Animal Park, nicknamed The Marmots Hill is located in Argelès-Gazost in the Hautes-Pyrénées, France. It was created in 1999 by Serge Mounard, an individual, on a property operated by his dairy producing family. His idea was to present visitors a number of regional animals in a semi-wild environment.
2.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Lavedan, Argelès-Gazost
72 min walk • The Lavedan, or occasionally vallées des Gaves, denotes a mountainous natural region of France, located at the heart of the Pyrénées, and forms a group of valleys upstream of Lourdes.
~160 ftNW
42°58'20"N • 0°3'35"W
Place du Donjon, Beaucens
1 min walk • Zoo
2.9 miNW
43°0'17"N • 0°5'42"W
Les Thermes d’Argelès-Gazost, Argelès-Gazost
74 min walk • Spa
1.1 miSW
Memorial
War Memorial, Pierrefitte-Nestalas
28 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.7 miW
Memorial
War Memorial, Arras-en-Lavedan
94 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
2.6 miNW
Memorial
War Memorial, Arcizans-Avant
66 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
6.5 miNE
Locality
Ourdis-Cotdoussan
167 min walk • The village is surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and clear streams, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can take leisurely walks or hikes through the countryside, or simply relax and soak in the serene atmosphere.
1.7 miW
Memorial
War Memorial, Saint-Savin
43 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.