Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Places to visit near Ousse

Ousse is a town in Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, home to about 1,346 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 13 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église Notre-Dame (10 km), Église Saint-Martin (11 km) and Musée Bernadotte (11 km).

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

Ousse at a glance

Location
Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Population
about 1,346
Coordinates
43.2832° N, 0.2671° W
Places within 50 km
34 (34 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 Ousse

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ousse: 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 Ousse

66 churches within 100 km of Ousse. The closest is Église Notre-Dame (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ousse

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ousse. The closest is Château de Pau (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ousse

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ousse. The closest is Pic du Pibeste (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pic du Pibeste · viewpoint · Hautes Pyrenees · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Col de Marie-Blanque · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Col d'Aubisque · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Col du Soulor · viewpoint · Hautes Pyrenees · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Pic de Ger · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Voie d'Ossau · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~51 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ousse

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ousse. The closest is Lac de Castet (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lac de Castet · lake · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Lac d'Estaing · lake · Hautes Pyrenees · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Lac d'Isabe · lake · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Migouélou · lake · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Lac d'Ourrec · lake · Hautes Pyrenees · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Suyen · lake · Hautes Pyrenees · ~56 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ousse

9 museums within 100 km of Ousse. The closest is Musée Bernadotte (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ousse

9 caves within 100 km of Ousse. The closest is Grotte de Massabielle (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ousse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ousse
  2. 10 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. 11 km Back to Ousse

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How to reach Ousse

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ousse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1366Église Notre-Dame (10 km)
    Forts & heritage656Château de Pau (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints551Pic du Pibeste (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs131Lac de Castet (34 km)
    Museums49Musée Bernadotte (11 km)
    Caves19Grotte de Massabielle (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Parc Animalier des Pyrénées (41 km)
    Parks23Parc Lawrance (11 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascade du Pont d'Espagne (62 km)
    Other attractions11La Chaîne des Pyrénées (11 km)
    Treks01Sentier des Pistes de Fond du Somport (73 km)

    Ousse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ousse?

    Église Notre-Dame (church, about 10 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 11 km), Musée Bernadotte (museum, about 11 km), Château de Pau (heritage site, about 11 km), La Chaîne des Pyrénées (attraction, about 11 km), Parc Lawrance (park, about 11 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Ousse?

    Église Notre-Dame, about 10 km by road; Église Saint-Martin (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ousse?

    Château de Pau, about 11 km by road; Château de Montaner (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ousse?

    Pic du Pibeste, about 37 km by road; Col de Marie-Blanque (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ousse?

    Start in Ousse, visit Église Notre-Dame, then Parc Lawrance, then Musée Bernadotte, then Château de Pau, then Église Saint-Martin, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ousse?

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

    Towns near Ousse

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