Discovery booklets specially designed for children as they explore the old town of Orthez and visit the church of St Girons in Monein.
We love !
- the fun walks
- the children's laughter
- games
The Tourist Office has produced 2 free discovery and games booklets for families, for children accompanying their parents on visits to the church of St Girons in Monein and the old town of Orthez. These are great visits to share with the whole family while having fun.
Discovery booklet "I'm discovering St Girons church’ in Monein"
While following their parents on their visit, children can discover the history and style of the church in a fun way, with lots of little games: riddles, drawings, colouring in, etc. Children will take away with them a fond memory of the only church in France to feature a frame in the shape of the double hull of an overturned ship.
Download the children's booklet "Je découvre l'église St Girons de Monein"
Discovery booklet "Discovering Orthez, the old town"
What better way to discover Orthez than a family stroll through the old town! Using the clues and games in the discovery booklet, children will set off to discover the key monuments that have shaped the history of Béarn.
Discovery booklets can be collected free of charge from the Tourist Office :
- 58 rue du commerce à Monein
- 1 rue des Jacobins à Orthez
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The double shelled upturned boat timber roof of the church of St Girons in Monein -
The Pont Vieux in Orthez -
The keep of the Moncade Castle in Orthez -
The House of Jeanne d'Albret in Orthez, XVth century -
Narthex of the church St Girons in Monein
