Esterre Vilage Hautes-Pyrénées:
Townhall: Tel: 0033.(0)5 62 92 89 74
Altitude : 760 m.
Surface : 174 ha.
16 km S.E. Argelès-Gazost.
Canton : Luz-Saint-Sauveur.
District : Argelès-Gazost.
Inhabitants number : 199 (1999).
Inhabitants name : Esterrois.
Picture of the Esterre village at the crossing of the valleys of Gavarnie and Barèges.
Small village contiguous to Luz Saint Sauveur, Esterre shelters two old buildings:
. the church, with Romance gate (chrism) dedicated to Saint-Etienne with a
very beautiful virgin with the polychrome Child.
The tympanum 12TH century of the door - The Church
Details of the church of Esterre dedicated to Saint-Etienne.
. Ruins of the "Sainte Marie Castle" (old tower of guet, transformed into feudal castle starting from X th century because of its privileged situation defensive) which was the subject of restorations.
Pictures of the Sainte Marie Castle
Since the castle you will discover a splendid sight on the basin of Luz Saint Sauveur
like all the small neighbouring villages.
In Esterre, you will notice the alignment of the houses to form the street.
All around the center you could see a multitude of barns which points out the agricultural life of this commune.
below some details tops of doors:
Some details of a monument as well as dogs sitted of house.
Village Fountain détail
The "Bastan river" coming from Barèges. Adventure playgrounds close to Gave.
Conclusion:
Esterre pastoral village where the life is still present.
Since Esterre, you are at 10 min at foot of the center town of Luz Saint Sauveur.
The walks, at foot since Esterre will be to lead you to the Mountain pastures of Viella and Betpouey by the ways of the Northern slope of the valley of Esterre,
Since Esterre, you are at 10 min at foot of the center town of Luz Saint Sauveur.
Also, the Holy walk with the Sainte Marie Castle , at 10 minutes at foot of the center of village, will make you benefit from one of most beautiful the sight on Luz Saint Sauveur, but also Esquièze-Sère like all small the villages in the neighbourhoods.
Contact & informations:
Esterre Townhall village
65120 Hautes-Pyrénées
Phone: 0033.(0)5 62 92 89 74
www.webcam-gavarnie.com
