He was born near Lucq-de-Béarn in a wealthy family and studied law and medicine in Paris before returning in Béarn where he spent the rest of his life.
He was a supporter of the republic and of progressivist ideas, which was humoristically stated in his poetry.
Bibliography
Navarrot's editions
Navarrot, Xavier. Estrées Béarnéses en ta l'an 1820. Pau : Vignancourt, 1820.
Navarrot, Xavier. Dialogue entré Moussu Matheü, l'Electou, y Jean de Mingequannas, lou Bouhèmi. Pau, 1838.
Navarrot, Xavier. Nouvelles étrennes béarnaises pour l'année 1847. Pau : Véronèse, 1846.
Navarrot, Xavier. A Messieurs les jurés. Pau : Thonnet, 1850.
Lespy, Vastin. Chansons de Xavier Navarrot. Pau : Véronèse, 1868.