Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Places to visit near Bordes

Bordes is a town in Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, home to about 2,093 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 15 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église Notre-Dame (12 km), Église Saint-Martin (12 km) and Château de Pau (13 km).

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Bordes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Bordes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bordes at a glance

Location
Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Population
about 2,093
Coordinates
43.2357° N, 0.2823° W
Places within 50 km
45 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bordes

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bordes: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Bordes

68 churches within 100 km of Bordes. The closest is Église Notre-Dame (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bordes

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bordes. The closest is Château de Pau (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bordes

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bordes. The closest is Col de Marie-Blanque (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Col de Marie-Blanque · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Pic du Pibeste · viewpoint · Hautes Pyrenees · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Col d'Aubisque · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Col du Soulor · viewpoint · Hautes Pyrenees · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Pic de Ger · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Voie d'Ossau · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~44 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bordes

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bordes. The closest is Lac de Castet (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Bordes

9 caves within 100 km of Bordes. The closest is Grotte de Massabielle (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bordes

7 museums within 100 km of Bordes. The closest is Musée Bernadotte (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bordes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bordes
  2. 12 km Église Notre-Dame · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  3. 2 km Parc Lawrance · park, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  4. 1 km Musée Bernadotte · museum, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  5. 1 km Château de Pau · heritage site, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  6. 1 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  7. 12 km Back to Bordes

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From travellers near Bordes

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bordes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1568Église Notre-Dame (12 km)
    Forts & heritage654Château de Pau (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints751Col de Marie-Blanque (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs631Lac de Castet (27 km)
    Caves19Grotte de Massabielle (30 km)
    Museums57Musée Bernadotte (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Parc Animalier des Pyrénées (36 km)
    Parks23Parc Lawrance (13 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascade du Pont d'Espagne (55 km)
    Other attractions11La Chaîne des Pyrénées (14 km)
    Treks01Sentier des Pistes de Fond du Somport (66 km)

    Bordes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bordes?

    Église Notre-Dame (church, about 12 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 12 km), Château de Pau (heritage site, about 13 km), Musée Bernadotte (museum, about 13 km), Parc Lawrance (park, about 13 km), La Chaîne des Pyrénées (attraction, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bordes?

    45 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest church to Bordes?

    Église Notre-Dame, about 12 km by road; Église Saint-Martin (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bordes?

    Château de Pau, about 13 km by road; Château-fort de Lourdes (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bordes?

    Col de Marie-Blanque, about 32 km by road; Pic du Pibeste (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bordes?

    Start in Bordes, visit Église Notre-Dame, then Parc Lawrance, then Musée Bernadotte, then Château de Pau, then Église Saint-Martin, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bordes?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bordes

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bordes’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bordes on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.