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Larrau
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Larrau (; ) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.
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Larrau is a commune and border city in France, situated in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It is located within the canton of Tardets-Sorholus, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, and the arrondissement of Oloron-Sainte-Marie. The municipality is part of the Soule area and the Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Basque. Its official name is Larrau, with the native label Larraine, and its residents are known as larraintar.
The commune has an area of 126.8 and an elevation of 2022 above sea level. It shares borders with Ochagavía-Otsagabia, Uztárroz – Uztarroze, Isaba-Izaba, and Sainte-Engrâce. Population figures vary between sources, with one listing 202 residents (101 male, 96 female) and another citing 229. The associated electoral district is the canton of Montagne Basque.
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Place details
- Locality
- Larrau
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Country
- France
- Population
- 229
via OpenStreetMap · GeoNames
Key facts
- French commune.name
- Larrau
- French commune.native name
- Larraine
- French commune.commune status
- Commune
- French commune.image
- Larrau fontaine.jpg
- French commune.caption
- The village fountain of Larrau
- French commune.image coat of arms
- Blason ville fr Larrau (Pyrénées-Atlantiques).svg
- French commune.arrondissement
- Oloron-Sainte-Marie
- French commune.canton
- Montagne Basque
- French commune.INSEE
- 64316
- French commune.postal code
- 64560
- French commune.mayor
- Jean-Dominique Iriart
- French commune.term
- 2020–2026
- French commune.intercommunality
- CA Pays Basque
- French commune.elevation m
- 506
- French commune.elevation min m
- 319
- French commune.elevation max m
- 2022
- French commune.area km2
- 126.80
via Wikipedia infobox
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- border city
- Official name
- Larrau
- Demonym
- larraintar
- Country
- France
- Located in
- arrondissement of Oloron-Sainte-Marie
- Population
- 179
- Area
- 126.8
- Elevation
- 1106
- Shares border with
- Lecumberry
- Official website
- www.larrau.org
- Image
- Larraineko plaza 2019 3.jpg
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- Commons category
- Larrau
- postal code
- 64560
- associated electoral district
- canton of Montagne Basque
- male population
- 101
- female population
- 96
- P8168
- Hynobius
- native label
- Larraine
- nickname
- uhuñak
- email address
- mailto:[email protected]
- phone number
- +33-5-59-28-62-80
- fax number
- +33-5-59-28-72-13
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Travel guide
Understand
Larrau is one of the most remote and sparsely populated communes in the region. Its identity is deeply rooted in the pastoral traditions of Soule, with a strong Basque culture and its own distinct dialect. The economy relies on agriculture, particularly sheep farming, and a growing tourism sector focused on outdoor adventures.
The surrounding landscape is characterised by deep canyons (gorges), vast forests, and high peaks, including the iconic Pic d'Orhy.
Get in
Due to its remote, mountainous location, Larrau is only accessible by car – or by foot: GR 10 passes close. The main road is the winding D26, which connects it to nearby villages. Be prepared for narrow roads and hairpin turns, especially when approaching the trailheads for local attractions.
Get around
A car is essential for reaching the starting points for hikes and other sights, which are often located several kilometres outside the village itself. The main activities are done on foot.
Go next
Iraty Forest (Forêt d'Iraty) – One of the largest beech forests in Western Europe, straddling the border between France and Spain. Sainte-Engrâce – A nearby village known for the impressive Grotte de la Verna (one of the largest show caves in the world) and its beautiful Romanesque church. Spain – The Port de Larrau mountain pass leads into the Salazar Valley in the Spanish region of Navarre.
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Encyclopedic overview
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- See also
- References
Larrau (; ) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.
It is located in the former province of Soule.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Larrau” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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