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Oloron-Sainte-Marie

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Oloron-Sainte-Marie is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Ogeu-les-Bains, 46km from Selva de Irati.

Oloron-Sainte-Marie is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 12,611, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oloron-Sainte-Marie 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 Oloron-Sainte-Marie to your route.

About Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Oloron-Sainte-Marie (French pronunciation: [ɔlɔʁɔ̃ sɛ̃t maʁi] ; Occitan: Auloron e Senta Maria; Basque: Oloroe-Donamaria) is a commune in the southwestern French department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

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Where is Oloron-Sainte-Marie located?

Oloron-Sainte-Marie is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.1944 latitude, -0.6107 longitude.

What is the population of Oloron-Sainte-Marie?

Oloron-Sainte-Marie has a population of approximately 12,611 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
12,611
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.1944, -0.6107

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 Oloron-Sainte-Marie

5 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Selva de Irati

One of Europe's largest beech-fir forests, ablaze with colour in autumn around the Irabia reservoir deep in the Pyrenees.

46 km · about 55 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Ochagavía

Stone-and-slate Pyrenean village at the meeting of the Zatoya and Anduña rivers, crossed by a medieval cobbled bridge and lined with coats-of-arms on whitewashed houses. The classic base for the Irati Forest via the NA-2012.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Oloron-Sainte-Marie

  • 33 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.
  • 46 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.
  • 61 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.
  • 67 kmPic du Midi ObservatoryA legendary mountaintop observatory at 2,877 meters offering extraordinary panoramic views of the Pyrenean chain and stargazing experiences.
  • 69 kmCol du TourmaletThe most frequently visited mountain pass in Tour de France history at 2,115 meters in the French Pyrenees.

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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