Le refuge des pèlerins
Dans un village des coteaux béarnais, à Lacommande, se trouve une des rares commanderies* encore en élévation, la Commanderie de Lacommande.
We love !
- the Romanesque sculptures in Saint-Blaise church
- the old cemetery
- the experience (La Parenthèse(
- the chambre sourde, the only one of its kind in Europe
Built in the 12th century by Gaston IV le Croisé, this hospital complex served as a refuge for pilgrims taking the Arles route of the Chemins de Compostelle, between Lescar and Oloron-Sainte-Marie. Today, the church and hospital are listed Historic Monuments.
In place of the original cloister, a park planted with trees and flowers is home to the former cemetery, which contains a large collection of discoid (disc-shaped) funerary stelae from the 17th century.
The 12th-century church of Saint-Blaise is a jewel of Romanesque art. Inside, in the choir, finely sculpted capitals depict biblical and mythological scenes, as well as scenes from everyday life.
Just opposite, the Maison des Vins is the ideal place to discover the richness of the Jurançon vineyards: sweet and dry wines and other local products are on offer. It's the perfect place to take a gourmet break.
*A commandery is the residence of a commander (dignitary) of certain religious and/or military orders.
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The Commanderie of Lacommande, XIIth century -
The church of St Blaise of the Commanderie of Lacommande -
The Commanderie of Lacommande, the old cemetry -
Discoid gravestones of the Commanderie of Lacommande -
The Commanderie of Lacommande, ancient refuge for the pilgrims of Compostela
Horaires 2024 :
Du 1er janvier au 30 juin et du 1er septembre au 31 décembre : mercredi, samedi et dimanche de 14h à 18h.Du 1er juillet au 31 août : Tous les jours de 14h à 19h.
Contact :
06 31 20 48 89 - www.commanderie-lacommande.fr
The experience (La Parenthèse(
On this historic 12th-century site, a number of original, fun activities await you on a tour described as “a sensory stroll through your inner Béarn”.
Enter an anechoic chamber, the only one of its kind in Europe! Listen to the silence, in tune with the tranquility of Béarn.
You meditate on the sculpture exhibition “Ode à la femme, visions croisées” by Valérie Hadida & Seaty.
Listen to the wood of wine barrels, and through them to Béarn and its heritage, with musician-composer Romain Baudoin.
In the gastronomy area, a photo exhibition of the jewels of Béarn gastronomy awakens your taste buds, and you can taste Jurançon with your hands and nose.
A tour of Béarn by bike, a treasure hunt for families and a Jurançon tasting session at the Maison des vins complete your Béarn experience.
Awaken your five senses and discover Béarn in a different way!
Price :
6€ adults / 4€ children under 12
Free for children under 3s
