BassesPyrénées
Basses-Pyrénées was a department in southwestern France, existing from 1790 until 1860. It was formed from the western part of the former province of Guyenne and Gascony, and the historic region of Béarn. Its capital was Pau.
The department occupied a fertile plain and extended to the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains. Its economy
Basses-Pyrénées was known for its distinct cultural heritage, influenced by its proximity to the Basque Country
In 1860, the department of Basses-Pyrénées was renamed Pyrénées-Atlantiques, reflecting its Atlantic coastline. This name change