Welcome to Jardin des Remparts – your gay friendly destination in stunning south west France.
Come experience the beauty of Orthez and the Béarn region.
Jardin des Remparts is a perfect destination if you’re looking for some relaxing downtime, but you still want to be close to enough to head out and explore if the mood hits you.
The House
The house itself is over 250 years old and full of original features. Over a two-year period we painstakingly renovated it to restore it to its former glory, while adding modern improvements such as new bathrooms, new electrical installations and wifi throughout the house.
The Gardens
Behind the house, hidden from view, are the gardens which stretch out to the medieval city wall – hence the name: Jardin des Remparts. Relax and chill out, or take a dip in the large pool. At 2.4M deep at the deep end, we think we have the deepest pool of any gay B&B! You’ll also be amazed at how a city centre property could have such a calm, private, hidden oasis. And of course feel free to be naked in the gardens and pool – it’s your holiday, we want you to enjoy it!
Hungry?
Fancy a bite to eat? We also offer an optional evening meal service. Discover traditional cuisine and fresh local products from the town market. Your meal will include an entrée, main dish and dessert, as well as a glass of wine and coffee for 22€ per person. Are you vegetarian or perhaps you have certain dietary restrictions? No problem. Simply let us know.
Orthez
We’re located in the very centre of Orthez, directly on the Way of Saint James. Once the capital of the Béarn region, Orthez has a long, rich history. Walk around the town and see the sites such as the Tour Moncade and the Pont Vieux. You can visit the entire town on foot – restaurants, shops, cafés – they are all within walking distance. Even the train station is a quick 10-minute walk away, with direct trains to Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse… As well as regional trains serving the Southwest.
Feeling adventurous?
If you want to venture further afield, you can explore the villages of the Béarn region: Salies-de-Béarn, Sauveterre-de-Béarn, Navarrenx… Or make it a beach day and head to Biarritz, just 1 hour away. For the sporty types, head into the Pyrenees for some hiking, also just an hour away. Or over to Spain for some tapas, also just (you guessed it) 1 hour away.
So come, relax, be yourself, have a good time and soak up the good vibes. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
