Taxi Bordeaux → Orthez
Your Bordeaux → Orthez transfer at €250 — €315. Medieval city of Gaston Fébus in Béarn.
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Distance
195 km
Duration
2h05
Estimated price
250 — 315 €
Availability
24/7
Orthez is one of the most historically rich towns in Béarn and the Pyrenean foothills. Former capital of the Viscounty of Béarn before Pau, it was the seat of power of Gaston III of Foix-Béarn, known as Gaston Fébus (1331-1391), one of the most fascinating princes of the French Middle Ages: legendary hunter (author of the 'Book of the Hunt', the finest medieval hunting treatise), brilliant administrator, feared warrior and patron of the arts. His Moncade castle dominated the town from a promontory — only the Tour Moncade remains (pentagonal keep, unique in France), offering a magnificent panorama over the town, the Gave de Pau and the Pyrenees in clear weather. The Pont Vieux of Orthez is the town's emblem: this 13th-century fortified bridge, with its central crenellated tower, spans the Gave de Pau and is one of France's most beautiful medieval bridges. It was the site of the Battle of Orthez (1814), one of the last Napoleonic battles on French soil, pitting Wellington against Marshal Soult's troops. The Maison Jeanne d'Albret (15th century), where the Queen of Navarre and mother of Henri IV was born, is another heritage jewel. Orthez is also an industrial hub (Total, chemicals) and the heart of a rich Béarnais terroir: poule au pot (chicken), garbure (vegetable and confit soup), sheep's cheese, Salies-de-Béarn salt (10 km away), Jurançon (sweet white wine from the Pyrenean foothills).
Route
Route Bordeaux → Orthez
From Bordeaux, your driver takes the southern ring road then the A65 (Autoroute de Gascogne) towards Pau. The A65 first crosses the vineyards south of the Gironde (Langon, Bazas) then enters the great Landes de Gascogne forest. You pass Captieux, Roquefort and the Landes plateau. After Mont-de-Marsan (interchange without entering the town), the motorway continues south-east towards Orthez. The landscape gradually changes: pine forest gives way to verdant Pyrenean foothills, with first views of the Pyrenees chain in clear weather. The Orthez exit appears after about 1h50 of motorway. Arrival in town is quick, and the Pont Vieux can be glimpsed from the northern entrance. A65 tolls amount to approximately €18. The journey is very smooth, the A65 being one of France's least busy motorways (except during the Bayonne or Pau festivals).
Main route: A65 (Autoroute de Gascogne) — ~18 € de péages
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Bordeaux → Orthez
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Bordeaux → Orthez route
The Pont Vieux is Orthez's symbol: walk across it and admire the Gave de Pau from its central tower (free access). In spring, the gave is turbulent and spectacular. The Tour Moncade (Gaston Fébus's castle) can be visited in summer (guided tour, €5, 45 min): the panorama from the top of the pentagonal keep is remarkable. The Maison Jeanne d'Albret (Béarnais Protestantism museum, €4) traces the history of the Reformation in Béarn — Orthez was a Protestant stronghold in the 16th century. The Orthez market (Tuesday morning, hall and Place d'Armes) is an excellent Béarnais market: sheep's cheeses from the Basque Country and Béarn, charcuterie, garbure, Salies salt. Our drivers recommend a detour to Salies-de-Béarn (10 km, 15 min): a picturesque spa town known for its rock salt (salt spring exploited since antiquity) and its IGP Bayonne ham (traditional curing is done in Salies). Francis Jammes, the Béarn poet, lived in Orthez (house-museum, visit by reservation).
Tolls: ~18 € de péages
Pricing
Taxi fare Bordeaux → Orthez
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
250 — 315 €
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
288 — 362 €
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
275 — 347 €
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Bordeaux to Orthez?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The TER Bordeaux–Orthez costs €25-30 and takes about 2h (direct via Dax, 3-4 trains/day). It is a decent but infrequent connection. The TaxiNeo taxi at €250 — €315 is relevant for groups (3-4 passengers: €63-105 per person), families and those wanting to combine Orthez with Salies-de-Béarn or continue to Pau. The A65 offers a more direct route than the train (which goes via Dax). By car, expect €22 fuel and €18 tolls. The taxi offers door-to-door and flexibility in a town poorly served by public transport.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
250 — 315 €
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
385 €
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Bordeaux → Orthez
Yes, the Pont Vieux is open to pedestrians (closed to cars). Free crossing. The central tower offers an exceptional viewpoint over the Gave de Pau. One of France's most beautiful medieval bridges.
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