A land of valleys, hillsides and plateaus, Cauneille is known for is numerous kiwi orchards, adding to the classic crops such as corn/maize and grapes since 1968.
The village was a major stop for Santiago de Compostela pilgrims, as witnessed by the 14th century "Passager" (travellers’) house. The "Jacquaires" came from the north (Cagnotte) and continued their pilgrimage south (Sorde l'Abbaye) by taking a ferry across the Gave river.
Sightseeing
- On the hillside north of the village, the poet and novelist Jean Rameau built a gazebo in 1928, at the foot of which he was buried, on an observation point overlooking the Gaves' plains, facing the Pyrenees.
- Visit Cauneille with a greeter
