If you are considering Anhaux as a travel destination, several specific themes can help you plan your visit: its history dates back to a medieval dependency on Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry and to old forms of its name. The church is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist; the commune is also part of the Montagnes des Aldudes Natura 2000 site. A tasting at Ferme Auberge Pekoainia adds products from the farm and garden. Depending on your interests, you can shape your stay around history, nature, or food.

Medieval local history

In the Middle Ages, Anhaux was a hamlet dependent on Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry. Between the 11th and 14th centuries, the forms “Onodz,” “nodz,” “naoz,” “hanauz,” and “anhautz” appear for the place. This series of names offers a way into its history through the language of the place; its former dependency also highlights the history of settlement. The five forms provide several specific reference points for the history of the name, while the hamlet’s status as a dependency places Anhaux within the medieval order of settlements.

The church of Anhaux is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. This dedication adds a religious point of reference to the medieval history of the place. For those planning a cultural trip, the development of the place name, the hamlet’s former status, and the church’s patron saint are all tangible themes.

Within the protected area

Anhaux is one of the communes in the Montagnes des Aldudes Natura 2000 site. This designation adds a named nature-conservation dimension to the historical perspective. If you would like to consider both cultural and nature-conservation perspectives on your trip, you can look at Anhaux from both angles: its local history directs attention to the past, while its inclusion in the site relates to the protected-area framework.

Tasting at Ferme Auberge Pekoainia

At Ferme Auberge Pekoainia, you can sample traditionally prepared products from the farm and garden. The selection includes charcuterie, pork, veal, and garden vegetables. Garden produce is thus offered alongside meat and charcuterie; traditional preparation brings these different products together. If you are planning culinary experiences as part of your trip, this is a specific focus on produce from the farm and garden.

A distinct connection to wine

The Irouléguy area in Basse-Navarre offers a separate connection to wine. Since June 2020, it has held the “Vignobles et Découvertes” designation under the name “Irouléguy, Vignoble de la montagne basque – Irulegi, Ipar Euskal Herriko arnoa.” The wine theme can be distinguished from the tasting at Pekoainia: there, the focus is on products from the farm and garden; here, it is on the area’s designation. When planning your trip, you can therefore distinguish between a specific tasting opportunity and the theme of wine.

Route directions

On the Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port–Bidarray route, after 6.9 km you reach the D515 and turn there toward the entrance to Anhaux. Leave the village just past the fronton. The reference to the fronton helps you follow the route through Anhaux; check local signs before setting out.

Discover more destinations: Miossens-Lanusse, Boucau, Burgaronne, Sauvagnon, Lohitzun-Oyhercq, Aldudes, Urdès, Gourette.

For the broader travel overview: Pyrenees-Atlantiques.