Saint-Savin 3 km
ALTITUDE: 580M – INHABITANTS: 350 – THE PYRENEES
Situated in the “Vallée des Gaves”, 3 km from Argelès Gazost, the typical little village of Saint Savin has a remarkable XII/XIV century Monastery.
The cone shaped belltowern the door surround of the main entrance, the unusual low level holy water font, the XII chapter house and the museum of sacred art are some of the riches you can find in the monastery of Saint Savin.
Then, from the village fountain, following the D13, you will find the XI century Pietat Chapel perched on a hill and offering a magnificent view on the entire “Vallée de Gaves” and the Hautacam Mountain.
The cone shaped belltowern the door surround of the main entrance, the unusual low level holy water font, the XII chapter house and the museum of sacred art are some of the riches you can find in the monastery of Saint Savin.
Then, from the village fountain, following the D13, you will find the XI century Pietat Chapel perched on a hill and offering a magnificent view on the entire “Vallée de Gaves” and the Hautacam Mountain.
