Situated between Mont-de-Marsan and Pau, Aire-sur-l?Adour is a stopover on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the church of Sainte-Quitterie stands on a hill to the south of the town. It is named after Quitterie, a young Visigoth princess who was beheaded in the 5th century for refusing to renounce her Christian faith.
From the outside, the church stands out for its square tower, porch bell tower with carved portal and stone and brick facade.
Visits :
Monday: 4pm and 5pm
Tuesday to Friday: 10am, 11am, 4pm and 5pm
Saturday: 10am, 11am, 3pm and 4pm
