Cadéac: Hotels and Accommodation

Cadéac lies on the banks of the Neste at an altitude of 700 metres.

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History

In its present form, Cadéac Castle dates back to the 13th century. It comprises a keep, a terraced bailey and a fortification wall, of which only ruins remain. From 1608, Cadéac Castle served as a prison for the villages of the Aure Valley, with the exception of the upper part of the valley, which was served by the prison castle of Tramezaïgues. In the 19th century, Cadéac was known as a spa town because of its sulphur springs.

Architecture

The Church of Saint-Félix in Cadéac dates from the 16th century. It has a high nave flanked on both sides by two chapels each, as well as three rib vaults spanning the choir and two bays of the nave.

The Chapel of Notre-Dame de Pène-Tailhade also dates from the 16th century. It has a large western porch that spans the street. The interior and exterior of the chapel are decorated with murals.

The Chalet chinois was built in the early 1890s under the influence of Théophile Gilet and represents the introduction of the chalet style in Cadéac. The window openings are framed by painted bands with griffin ornaments. The Chalet de la Tour was completed in 1906. It stands south of Cadéac near the road to Arreau and has a southern gable decorated with carved and pierced wood.

The Chapel of Notre-Dame de Bacarisse was created from a dilapidated barn that has been rebuilt since 2012 by a team of volunteer builders.

Nature

Cadéac is one of the municipalities included in ZNIEFF 730006519, which covers an area of 3,664.92 hectares. The forests of Cadéac are among the major forest complexes of this ZNIEFF. The forests of ZNIEFF 730006519 provide nesting sites for the booted eagle and the short-toed snake eagle.

Paths and Transport

The Circuit du Pays d'art et d'histoire à Cadéac presents the history and cultural heritage of the village through six information panels. The GR105 long-distance hiking trail leads from Arreau to Cadéac. The Pla de Toucouère mountain-bike route passes through the centre of Cadéac via the Place de la Fontaine and then continues along a forest road.

A demand-responsive bus service for the Aure Valley, available by reservation, serves Cadéac and Arreau.

Other places at a glance: Ayzac-Ost, Ancizan, Barèges, Saint-Lary-Soulan, Gèdre, Argelès-Gazost, Loudenvielle, Pierrefitte-Nestalas

To the overarching travel overview: Hautes-Pyrénées.