Heritage and discovery
Keep a souvenir of the Aure and Louron valleys through their books and notebooks
Our selection of beautiful books and fun booklets will help you discover the history, architecture and traditions of the Pyrénées 2 Vallées in a whole new way.
Books on the chapels of Jacques Brau - 29€ pièce
Two books by local historian and author Jacques Brau, devoted to the region's chapels. Illustrated and documented, they offer an erudite and sensitive journey through the valleys' small religious heritage.
Fine books Pays d'Art et d'Histoire – 25 € each
Two magnificent photographic collections published by the Pays d'art et d'histoire des vallées d'Aure et du Louron:
- Sacred Mountains: a visual tribute to Romanesque churches and chapels, inhabited landscapes and spiritual traditions.
- The Aure and Louron valleys, memory and landscapes: an immersion in the architecture, villages and life of the valleys, as seen through the eyes of passionate photographers.
Fun and discovery booklets about Vielle-Aure
To explore the region's heritage with your family, several fun resources are available: Une étrange créature à la porte des vallées (A strange creature at the gateway to the valleys), Les légendes de la vallée d’Aure (Legends of the Aure Valley) and La corne dorée en vallée du Louron (The golden horn in the Louron Valley) invite young and old alike to discover the mysteries of the valleys while having fun. (€5 for 3 booklets)
The Vielle-Aure discovery booklet (€2) offers two tours, guided by Peyròt and his dog Canhòt, with anecdotes and questions to help you learn while you walk.
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