Ça-ï Ça-ï, écomusée du pastoralisme
Ecomuseum in Lourdios-Ichère on pastoralism and the life of mountain shepherds, with an immersive film, objects, testimonies and an outdoor trail on a smartphone.
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About the museum
The Lourdios-Ichère ecomuseum, opened in 1992, originally showed village life. After thirty years, the Haut-Béarn communauté de communes decided to completely redesign the displays: some supports and tools no longer worked, and the content needed updating. The project, coordinated by the Pays d’art et d’histoire service, received support from the European Union (Leader Haut-Béarn), the Region and the Department, and involved residents, livestock farmers from the Béarn valleys and visitors.
After consultation with the farmers and residents, the site took the name “Ça-ï Ça-ï, écomusée du pastoralisme”. On the first floor, the commune created a sales space for farmers. On the second floor, panels, digital media and hands-on games present objects classified by use. On the third floor, an immersive film gives the floor to livestock farmers, with their life stories and know-how. Outside, a trail accessible by phone with the Wivisites app, and a booklet for young visitors, complete the visit.
Highlights
- Objects, photographs and testimonies about shepherds’ daily lives
- Immersive film “Les clés de la montagne” with today’s farmers
- Playful media: hands-on activities and a photo booth
- Outdoor guided trail with the Wivisites app
- Sales area for farmers’ products on the first floor
Permanent exhibition
- Le pastoralisme en Haut-Béarn – Objects, photographs, testimonies and immersive installations on the history of pastoralism, with a film about today’s farmers.
- Operated by
- Communauté de communes du Haut-Béarn
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Guided visit, adult | €3By appointment only. |
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| Guided visit, child under 10 | €2 |
Entry to the self-guided visit is free.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Workshops for children, a discovery booklet for young visitors, and playful media (hands-on activities, photo booth).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Oloron–Canfranc bus line about 7 km away; Bedous station about 15 km away.
By car
Coach parking.
The ecomuseum is in the village of Lourdios-Ichère, at the crossroads of the Aspe and Barétous valleys.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop and sales area for farmers’ products. Light refreshments in summer (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday). Picnic area.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (FR) |
| Good to know | Self-guided visit; guided visits by appointment only. Panels and audio in French and Spanish; guided visits in French, Béarnese and Spanish. The outdoor trail is guided by the Wivisites app. Screening room and a room for leaving bags. |
