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Eaux-Bonnes

Commune

Town Hall

Coat of arms

Eaux-Bonnes

Location in France

Eaux-Bonnes

Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Country

Oloron-Sainte-Marie-2

Intercommunality

Vallée d'Ossau

Area

38.52 km² (14.87 sq mi)

Population

(2021)

190

• Density

4.93/km² (12.8/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Eaux-Bonnais, Eaux-Bonnaises

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

64204 /64440

Elevation

520–2,619 m (1,706–8,593 ft)
(avg. 750 m or 2,460 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Eaux-Bonnes (pronounced "oh-bon") is a small town in south-western France. Its name means "good waters" in French. It is located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area, which is a department (like a county) in France.

Discover Eaux-Bonnes
A Glimpse into History
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Discover Eaux-Bonnes

Eaux-Bonnes is a charming place found near the town of Laruns. It sits high up in the mountains, about 750 meters (2,460 feet) above sea level. The town is at the start of a beautiful valley, where two rivers meet.

Healing Waters

People have known about the special waters of Eaux-Bonnes since the mid-1300s. These waters are used in a spa, a place where people go to relax and get treatments using natural spring water. Another spa, called Eaux-Chaudes, is just 5 kilometers (3 miles) away.

Mountain Scenery

The area around Eaux-Bonnes is famous for its stunning mountain views. You can see the impressive Pic de Ger mountain nearby. The weather here is a "mountain climate," meaning it has cooler temperatures and more snow in winter, perfect for mountain activities.

Winter Sports at Gourette

Within the Eaux-Bonnes area, you'll find Gourette. This is a popular place for winter sports. It's located on a high mountain pass called Col d'Aubisque, which is great for skiing and snowboarding when there's snow.

A Glimpse into History

Eaux-Bonnes has a quiet history. An important historian named Auguste Lorieux (1796–1842) passed away here. Also, a grand house called Villa Cockade is located nearby. Its building story is even told in a book!