Madiran

Surface area 1500 hectares     Altitude  mètres 120m 

Madiran is in the Department of the Hautes Pyrenees with its prefecture being in Tarbes.  Madiran enjoys the benefits of being  on the border of three Departments - The Bearn  - Pyrenees Atlantiques, the Hautes Pyrenees and the Gers.  A quiet peaceful little town the origins dating back to the 11th Century  it boasts various types of architecture and many historical remains. The gentle rolling hills now famous for the rich bodied wines which the region produces is also welcoming to tourists and there are various forms of accommodation to be had.  The area is within easy reach of the mountains and the coast and there are many equestrian centres for those so inclined.

For one week during the summer months one is able to sample all the local wines at the Wine Tasting Festival which is held in the village.  This sampling is not however exclusive to this week only - there are numerous Wine Estates open to the public for tastings and purchase as well as local restaurants serving the local wine throughout the year.

Domaine Berthoumieu-Dutour
32400 Viella
Tel : 05 62 69 74 05 - Fax : 05 62 69 80 64

Château Bouscassé
32400 Maumusson
Tel : 05 62 69 74 67 - Fax : 05 62 69 70 46

Domaine Capmartin - Château Barrejat
Denis Capmartin
Le Couvent
34200 Monmusson
Tél : 05.62.69.74.92 - Fax: 05.62.69.77.54

Château Montus
65700 Castelnau Rivière Basse
Tel : 05 62 69 74 67 - Fax : 05 62 69 70 46

Chapelle Lenclos
Domaine Mauréou
32400 Maumusson - Laguian
Tel : 05 62 69 78 11 - Fax : 05 62 69 75 87
 

For detailed information of places to stay in Madiran and the surrounding areas please consult the Tourist Office below:
30, rue Maréchal Joffre, 65700 MAUBOURGUET
Tel : 05.62.96.39.09
Fax : 05.62.31.71.45
Email : tourisme.maubourguet@wanadoo.fr
http://www.tourisme.fr/office-de-tourisme/maubourguet.htm

French Property for sale

For  properties for sale in the area visit
Agence Immobiliere Le Bonheur
No 96 Place de la Liberation, 65700 Maubourguet
Tel : 05 62 96 94 27
Fax : 05 62 96 01 67
email :   le-bonheur@wanadoo.fr
 www.le-bonheur.com

By air :
Airports
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées /
 kms : 05.62.32.92.22

Pau-Pyrénées
37 kms : 05.59.33.33.00