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Gan

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Gan

Gan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mazères-Lezons, 56km from Col du Tourmalet.

Gan is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 5,373, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gan sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gan to your route.

About Gan

Gan (French pronunciation: [ɡɑ̃]; Occitan: Gant) is a commune located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, in the south-west of France. Gan station has rail connections to Pau, Oloron-Sainte-Marie and Bedous. Its mayor has been Francis Pèes (right wing; also Vice President of the Communauté d'agglomération de

Read more Pau-Pyrénées) since 2014, a former CEO of a construction company.

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What are the best things to do in Gan?

Gan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Gan located?

Gan is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.2285 latitude, -0.3871 longitude.

What is the population of Gan?

Gan has a population of approximately 5,373 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
5,373
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.2285, -0.3871

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Gan

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Pau Grand Prix Street Circuit

Historic street circuit threading the parks and hairpins of Pau since 1933, the oldest city Grand Prix still run in France; hosts modern single-seater and classic racing each spring.

8 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Col d'Aubisque

A dramatic Pyrenean pass with a narrow, exposed corniche road section linking it to the Col du Soulor, offering vertiginous drops and mountain grandeur.

28 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Puerto de Somport

A 1,632 m Pyrenean border pass used since Roman times and by Camino de Santiago pilgrims, descending past the monumental Canfranc railway station on the Spanish side.

50 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pic du Midi Observatory

A legendary mountaintop observatory at 2,877 meters offering extraordinary panoramic views of the Pyrenean chain and stargazing experiences.

54 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

La Cabane du Tourmalet

A rustic mountain hut cafe at the summit of the Col du Tourmalet (2,115m), the most-crossed pass in Tour de France history and a pilgrimage for cycling and driving enthusiasts.

56 km · about 65 min drive

famous road

Col du Tourmalet

The most frequently visited mountain pass in Tour de France history at 2,115 meters in the French Pyrenees.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Gan

  • 28 kmCol d'AubisqueA dramatic Pyrenean pass with a narrow, exposed corniche road section linking it to the Col du Soulor, offering vertiginous drops and mountain grandeur.
  • 50 kmPuerto de SomportA 1,632 m Pyrenean border pass used since Roman times and by Camino de Santiago pilgrims, descending past the monumental Canfranc railway station on the Spanish side.
  • 54 kmPic du Midi ObservatoryA legendary mountaintop observatory at 2,877 meters offering extraordinary panoramic views of the Pyrenean chain and stargazing experiences.
  • 56 kmCol du TourmaletThe most frequently visited mountain pass in Tour de France history at 2,115 meters in the French Pyrenees.
  • 79 kmPuerto de IbañetaThe Roncevaux Pass of legend, where Roland fell in 778: a 1,057 m Pyrenean crossing above Roncesvalles on the classic Camino Francés route into Spain.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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