Urt

Built in the eleventh or twelfth century, the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption was partly rebuilt, including unveiling a Vauban-style arch dating from the second half of the seventeenth century. It is possible to admire inside a vessel suspended from the late nineteenth century, recent windows and a beautiful statue of the Virgin Mary illuminated. Be sure not to make a turn at the chapel of the Immaculate Conception built in 1863 on the island of Berens with a beautiful set of seven windows.

Two Benedictine communities take place on the territory of Urt including the St. Scholastica monastery reveals a church decorated with beautiful choir and tabernacle mosaic 1930s, and the Notre Dame de Belloc. The latter date from the second half of the nineteenth century and is particularly known for its sheep milk cheese and its work of illumination.

Take a walk through the port of Vern long a mecca for boat repair, with formerly including the presence of shipyards.

Accessible to all, the Castets Park is now owned by the Parish. It presents a pediment 1929 which notably allows to practice pelota. Behind, you will enjoy stunning views of the Adour river and its valley, and walk you enjoy Notre Dame des Sources and its old washing.

By taking the towpath Caulkers you can admire a beautiful fully restored capstan. It was once used by fishermen to haul the Tranie. Walking through the town, you can also enjoy the local architecture including a mansion in Etche Zahar, a seventeenth-century farmhouse or a beautiful mansion on the island of Berens.

Several marked trails to enjoy the local flora and fauna, including several classified Natura 2000 areas beautiful.

A Basque market takes place every Wednesday morning. A night market is also held in August. A Christmas market with entertainment is offered in December.

In August, up to the communal feast with five days of events as a mountain bike race, meals in music or tastings.

• On 24 may 2024
• 156, rue de Gascogne, Médiathèque Roland Barthes
• Just in time" jazz concert - Limited seating.

• On 12 june 2024
• Place du village
• Stroll along the towpath alongside the Adour, then discover the role of the Etchepette barthes by following the Ardanavy, which breathes with the tides. The Adour was once an important waterway for transporting goods on galupes. The barthes are flood plains under the influence of tides and floods. Their function is vital in preventing flooding, and they are home to a particular flora and fauna, including the cistude tortoise. - Registration required by 4pm the day before.