Gurs () in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.

History

Gurs was the site of the Gurs internment camp. Nothing remains of the camp; after World War II, a forest was planted on the site where it stood.

Geography

Gurs is located near Pau.

Neighboring communes:

• Jasses - northwest

• Sus - northwest

• Dognen - east

• Moncayolle-Larrory-Mendibieu - west

• L'Hôpital-Saint-Blaise - southwest

• Préchacq-Josbaig - south

See also

• Communes of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department

• Gurs internment camp

References