Bagnères-de-Bigorre : un laboratoire des sources dans les Hautes-Pyrénées

A novel approach to understanding and managing UNESCO World Heritage Sites emerges from the study of Bagnères-de-Bigorre, a thermal spa in the Pyrénées - Mont Perdu region. The research reveals that natural waters play a pivotal role in shaping landscapes and fostering resilience, challenging traditional notions of heritage conservation. By focusing on thermo-mineral sources and micro-pastoral irrigation systems, the study demonstrates how these elements can catalyze synergies between different sectors, from thermalism to pastoralism. This interdisciplinary collaboration, involving researchers, professionals, and local communities, showcases a dynamic model for landscape management that transcends generational and social boundaries, offering new possibilities for sustainable development in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Sabatier, R. (2023). Bagnères-de-Bigorre : un laboratoire des sources dans les Hautes-Pyrénées. Patrimoines Du Sud, 17. https://doi.org/10.4000/pds.11071