The Way of St James - Aire sur l'Adour to the Pyrenees
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- Walking through the wooded hills of the Béarn region with its white villages
- Arriving in St Jean Pied de Port, the cross roads of the "Grand Chemin de Saint Jacques"
- Enjoying the camaraderie of fellow hikers and pilgrims
- Experiencing the culinary delights of the region and the hospitality of your accommodation hosts
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On arrival make your way to your hotel in either Aire or Barcelonne. Aire sur l'Adour is separated into two parts, with the lower section by the river and dominated by the cathedral of St Jean Baptiste, and the high town or Mas d'Aire which is dominated by the Eglise ...
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