Pontacq (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃tak]; Occitan: Pontac) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France. The town is placed near the Ousse river valley and the Pyrenees, lying close to Lourdes, a pilgrimage site.
Pontacq is managed by a municipal council, currently led by Mayor Didier Larrazabal (2020-05-26). The town is home to approximately 2,936 residents and covers an area of around 29 square kilometers.
Notable people
Joseph Barbanègre (1772–1830) - French General
Pierre Lacaze (1934-1995) - Athlete, Rugby Union & League player
Claude Lacaze (1940-2026) - Rugby Union player
Matthieu Sans (1988-) - Rugby player