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Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Photo: Ángel M. Felicísimo from Mérida, España, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Sainte-Engrâce (Basque: Urdatx or Santa Grazi) is a village in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, located in the remote, mountainous Basque province of Soule (Zuberoa).
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Kakuetta Canyon
A breathtakingly beautiful canyon, often compared to a lost world. A 2-km trail on secure walkways takes you deep into the gorge, alongside waterfalls and lush vegetation, culminating in a cave and waterfall. The site is typically open from spring to autumn and requires an entrance fee. Check opening times as they can be affected by weather.
La Verna Cave
One of the largest underground chambers in the world, so vast that it could hold Notre-Dame Cathedral. It is a geological marvel. Access is by guided tour only, with several options available, from accessible discovery tours to multi-hour caving expeditions. Booking in advance is essential.
Sainte-Engrâce Church
A beautiful and historically significant Romanesque church dating from the 11th century. It was part of a priory on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Note the remarkable carved capitals inside.
Simple village inn located in the centre of Sainte-Engrâce.
Like other villages in high Soule, Sainte-Engrâce is remote and best accessed by car. The main access is via the D113 road. Roads in the area are narrow and winding, so drive with care.
Read in the guideA car is necessary to travel between the village and the main attractions like the Gorges de Kakuetta and the Grotte de la Verna, which are located a few kilometres away. The attractions themselves are explored on foot.
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