{"id":1100,"date":"2026-03-27T10:34:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/castlefrance.com\/?p=1100"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:00:11","slug":"pyrenees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/castlefrance.com\/south-of-france\/pyrenees\/","title":{"rendered":"Pyrenees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-763009c\" data-block-id=\"763009c\"><style>.stk-763009c {margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-763009c-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0992ad9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0992ad9\"><style>.stk-0992ad9 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0992ad9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0992ad9-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f11ece7\" id=\"heading-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"f11ece7\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">The Pyrenees<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6a2acb1\" data-block-id=\"6a2acb1\"><style>.stk-6a2acb1 {margin-bottom:23px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">A natural counterpoint to the surrounding countryside, offering elevation, climate variation, and a different rhythm of landscape and activity.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Great experiences within reach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9c16d29\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9c16d29\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9c16d29-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9c16d29-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-56260db\" data-block-id=\"56260db\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-1162\" src=\"https:\/\/castlefrance.com\/app\/uploads\/istock-2214543687-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castlefrance.com\/app\/uploads\/istock-2214543687-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/castlefrance.com\/app\/uploads\/istock-2214543687-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/castlefrance.com\/app\/uploads\/istock-2214543687-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/castlefrance.com\/app\/uploads\/istock-2214543687-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/castlefrance.com\/app\/uploads\/istock-2214543687-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/castlefrance.com\/app\/uploads\/istock-2214543687-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignwide stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2f009e0\" data-block-id=\"2f009e0\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2f009e0-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-734e296\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"734e296\"><style>.stk-734e296 {padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--50, 1.5rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--50, 1.5rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--50, 1.5rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--50, 1.5rem) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-734e296 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-734e296-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-734e296-inner-blocks\">\n<p>The Pyrenees form a dramatic backdrop to the region, stretching along the border between France and Spain. The mountains offer a shift in atmosphere, from open plains to elevated terrain, with opportunities for hiking, cycling, skiing and seasonal activities throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the western edge of the range lies the Basque Country, where the character of the region becomes more distinct. Here, coastal influence meets mountain landscapes, and local traditions, architecture, and cuisine create a strong regional identity. The proximity to both the Pyrenees and the Basque area adds depth to the location, allowing for varied experiences within a relatively short distance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-93eb9ae\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"93eb9ae\"><style>.stk-93eb9ae {padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-93eb9ae {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-93eb9ae-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-93eb9ae-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9912741d5cfe28a888a7b14b7dcc59de\">Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pyrenees mountain range within short distance (1,5h)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to both France and Spain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close to the Basque Country (1,5h)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for hiking, cycling, and outdoor activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional villages and regional culture nearby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5e81bf5\" data-block-id=\"5e81bf5\"><style>.stk-5e81bf5 {margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5e81bf5-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4d5d123\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4d5d123\"><div 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