Hotels in Gan

Gan is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, a few kilometres south of Pau, known chiefly to wine drinkers as the home of the Jurançon appellation — the sweet and dry white wines made from vineyards on the surrounding hillsides. There's little in the way of sights beyond the vineyards themselves and the co-operative cellars where you can taste and buy, so this is a stop for wine tourism and rural quiet rather than a destination with its own attractions.

Be honest: with a population under 6,000 and only five hotels listed here, choice is thin, and anyone wanting restaurants, nightlife or transport links is better served basing themselves in Pau and driving out for the day. The Pyrenees are visible on clear days, which adds to the appeal for walkers and cyclists passing through. Stay in Gan itself only if the Jurançon vineyards are the point of the trip; otherwise Pau makes a far more practical base.