Visite commentée : Lahontan, petit village et grands hommes

Explore the village of Lahontan with Jean, your guide, and discover the three famous men who left their mark on its history as you stroll through streets lined with traditional Béarnaise houses.

Learn about Michel de Montaigne, who owned land in Lahontan and mentions its inhabitants in The Essays. Discover the story of the Baron de Lahontan, who ruined himself trying to make the Gave River navigable as far as Bayonne. Finally, hear about General Gilbert-Julien Vinot, one of Napoleon’s army generals, who was wounded in battle and came to Lahontan to recover, where he died on 6 June 1838.

A fascinating journey through time, filled with memorable stories and local anecdotes!