Anères offers a distinctive mix of culture and nature: the 6.0 km Tour des Graves starts here, alongside the Café du Village, the Festival d’Anères and the church. These attractions differ in how far ahead you need to plan—from a changing programme to a church that opens only on special occasions. If you’re planning a stay, you can first decide whether a cultural event is essential or whether hiking will be the main focus.

Culture at the Café du Village

Since 1998, the Remue-Méninges association has run the Café du Village in Anères as a cultural meeting place and a place for exchanging ideas. It hosts traditional events, screenings of independent films and an arts programme. Individual programmes may change. So if you’re travelling to Anères for a particular event, check the latest announcements in advance.

All activities at the Café du Village are based on the principle of free participation. If you have specific plans to visit, check the conditions for taking part in each activity. This will help you plan your visit around what is actually on the programme.

Film and music at the Festival d’Anères

A distinctive feature of the Festival d’Anères is its Ciné-Concerts: musicians provide live accompaniment to silent films. The images and live music are part of the same screening—an appealing option if you’re interested in film and music together. The programme may vary from one edition to the next. The 2027 edition is scheduled for 12 to 16 May; dates may change. If you’re planning your stay around these dates, check the announcement again before travelling.

Hiking with views of the Pyrenees

The Tour des Graves starts in Anères, is 6.0 km long and offers views of the Pyrenees from Montaigu to Pic du Midi and Pic du Gar. The named viewpoints give the hike a clear scenic focus, while its length is a useful guide when weighing it against the cultural offerings in the village. The banks within the commune of Anères are part of the Garonne–Neste–Pique Natura 2000 site.

Church: Art and access

The church of Anères is designed in the Neoclassical style and houses numerous statues and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Its vault was painted in the 19th century. The church therefore brings together different periods: its Neoclassical design, the older works of art and the later vault paintings.

Access is limited, however: the church opens only on special occasions for visits or events. The tourist office can provide information. Contact them if you’d like to include a visit in your plans.

What to plan in advance

The main difference between the attractions is what you need to check before visiting: for the festival, the announced dates matter; the Café’s programme may change; and the church opens only on special occasions. The hike, by contrast, is defined by its starting point and distance. If your stay depends on a festival date or a church visit, check these details first—by consulting the festival announcement or contacting the tourist office.

Discover more destinations: Peyrouse, Hèches, Lanne, Gerde, Marsac, Loubajac, Bazordan, Molère.

For the main travel guide: Hautes-Pyrénées.