Peyrehorade

Peyrehorade is a commune with 3521 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the Landes department in the region of Aquitaine. It belongs to the district and is the capital of Dax ( chef.lieu ) of the Canton of Peyrehorade. She is also a member congregation in the community association Communauté de communes du Pays d' orthosis.

Geography

Peyrehorade is located on the northern edge of the French Basque country, and on the right bank of the river gaves Réunis which arises above the town at the confluence of the Gave de Pau with the Gave d' Oloron. To the west of the city center lies the Lac de Sames, a small lake.

History

The first recorded mention of the village dates from 1448.

Demographics

Attractions

• Le Château de Montréal, castle of the 16th century
• Le Château d' Aspremont, castle dating from the 11th century
• The Church

Economy and infrastructure

Peyrehorade is a tourist, are established in the numerous service providers. In the industrial sector, two companies in the field of agronomy operate.

Peyrehorade is connected to the railway network SNCF and a regional bus network. The nearest motorway junction off the Autoroute A64 is located about 4 km to the south and is connected by the road D 19 Department with the city center. A bridge over the Gave de Pau connects the city to the village of Le Bioch.

Twinning

Is in partnership with Peyrehorade Saint -Louis in Alsace.

Gallery

• The place

Multi-purpose hall

Monument to the War Dead

Flea market in the multi-purpose hall

• The Church

Frontal view

Input range

Garden

Belfry

Church interior with altar room

Chancel with old choir stalls

Church interior with a view of the organ