Gurs is a commune 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 Communes of Pyrénées-Atlantiques Pyrénées-Atlantiques communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia