ABBAYE DE L'ESCALADIEU

Daughter of the Cistercian Abbey of Morimond, the Abbey of Escaladieu was founded around 1140 at the confluence of the Arros and the Luz. The architecture of the Escaladieu is in perfect harmony with the precepts of the order: simplicity and sobriety. The magic of the place and the purity of the architecture are an invitation to serenity and travel. In 1997, the abbey became the property of the Conseil départemental des Hautes-Pyrénées, which ensured a long-term restoration program highlighting the beauty of the site and the building while developing a strong cultural dynamic. It is a pleasant and lively cultural place in which everyone likes to linger with pleasure. Free or guided visits (1h), brief and unusual visits (15 min) and discovery bags with the family.