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Discover the Landes otherwise : land, nature and heritage

Beyond the ocean, The Heaths show a territory authentic and preserved, shaped by nature, water and rural traditions. Between forests, rivers and green hills, the inside of the Landes invites you to take a trip more private, away from the hustle and bustle of the coast.

A true natural gem, the Current Huchet connects the lake of Leon to the Atlantic ocean through a wildlife reserve single. Dubbed ” the Amazon of the landes “, this protected site can be discovered by foot or by boat a traditional, over a lush vegetation and a remarkable biodiversity.

Further south, the Chalosse offers a different face of the Moors. Land of rolling hills, farms and villages of character, it embodies the soul of rural department. Here, time seems to slow down, between farmers ‘ markets, gastronomy and hilly landscapes conducive to walks and cultural discoveries.

Discover the Landes side lands, it is exploring a heritage of natural and human-rich, traditions, know-how and large spaces. An invitation to live the Landes otherwise, the closer to their identity, between unspoiled nature and the art of authentic living.

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The Landes nature side

Between forests, rivers and hills, The Moors , reveal a face authentic and preserved, far from the ocean. The Current Huchet, dubbed the Amazon of the landes, offers an immersion that is unique in the heart of a wild nature, while the Chalosse seduced by its hilly landscapes, villages, and its art of living in rural areas. An invitation to discover the Landes otherwise, as close to their nature and their traditions.

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The Barrens side gastronomy

In The Landes region, the cuisine is a true culture of the soil. In traditional markets, as the market Peyrorade, producers and craftsmen to share the best flavors Finnish : duck, foie gras, poultry, asparagus, kiwis, and local specialties. An eager invitation to discover the Moors through their products, know-how, and their art of living.

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The Barrens side events

Throughout the year, The Landes vibrate to the rhythm of festive events and cultural iconic. The market and the festival of Musicalarue, unmissable contemporary music in the heart of the landes forest, the famous Fêtes de Dax, Landes cultivate a spirit of celebration that’s unique, between user-friendliness, traditions and great moments of sharing.

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A bit ofhistory...

The story of the Moors : a territory shaped by man and nature

, The history of The Moors is intimately related to the nature and human ingenuity. Long consisting of large swamps and wet heaths, the land of the landes were once dedicated to pastoralism, famous for its shepherds on stilts, a symbol of a way of life adapted to a difficult environment.

A major turning point occurs at the XIXᵉ century with the act of 1857, which profoundly transformed the territory. The remediation of soil and planting massive maritime pines give birth to the Landes forest today the largest man-made forest in Europe. This change marks the beginning of a new economic boom, based on forestry, when tapped and the development of villages.

Over the centuries, the Moors were able to preserve a strong identity, mixing traditions and rural architectural heritage and local culture. The small towns of the interior at the resorts most recent of the coast, the territory tells a story of adaptation, resilience, and deep connection with the earth.

Discover the history of the Moors, is to understand a single territory, shaped by water, the pine, and the men, and whose legacy continues to feed the art of living landais today.

The Musts

Check out 5 things to do in The Moors of

  • The feasts of the Magdalen (Mont de Marsan), or of Dax

  • The current dHuchet (theamazon of the landes)  

  • festivals Musicalarue, Arte Flamenco, or Latinossegor

  • Visit theeco-museum of the Marquèze to Sabres

  • Discover the 4 natural reserves : Etang Noir, Marais d’orx, Arjuzanx

Discover the Basque Country

At the border between France and Spain, the basque Country to be seduced by the richness of its landscapes and the strength of its identity.

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FAQ

The holidays in the Landes offer a great variety of landscapes between the ocean, forests and lakes.

You can take advantage of the resorts such as Hossegor, Capbreton and Seignosse surf and beaches, or discover Biscarrosse and its lakes.

In the interior, Mont-de-Marsan and Dax complement the experience between culture, spa, and traditions.

Hossegor is an ideal starting point for exploring the Moors due to its position between the ocean, the forest and lakes. Since the resort, and access to Seignosse, Capbreton and large spaces natural surrounding. This allows you to combine surfing, walks, nature and gastronomy in one stay.

Yes, it is quite possible to explore the Moors without a car, especially in staying on the coast.

From Hossegor, you can easily get around by bike thanks to the many cycle paths and join Capbreton or Seignosse. buses also allow you to link the main stations and the gare de Bayonne and Dax.

It is a destination that is particularly adapted to soft mobility, ideal to combine cycling, walking and public transport, while taking advantage of the ocean and the forest.

The Moors offer a wide variety of activities between the ocean, the forest and lakes.

On the coast, around Hossegor, Capbreton and Seignosse, you can practice surfing, beaches, cycling, or walking in the forest. Lakes such as Biscarrosse are perfect for water activities calmer.

Inland, discover cities such as Dax and Mont-de-Marsan, ideal for the spa, the local culture and traditions.

Around Hossegor, Seignosse and Capbreton, you will find beaches, iconic as the Central (Hossegor), the Estagnots (Seignosse), or the range of the Track (Capbreton), famous for surfing and their great wild spaces.

Further to the north, to Biscarrosse, the beaches are long and lined with dunes, ideal for a long walk on the ocean front.

The Moors are several lakes are ideal for swimming, walks and water activities.

Around Hossegor, the marine lake is must-see for its unique setting between the city and the ocean. Further north, the lakes of Biscarrosse are perfect for water sports and family-friendly beaches.

You can also explore the lake Sanguinet, very appreciated for its tranquility, or even the lakes of Aureilhan and Mimizan for a more casual nature, and preserved.

Around Hossegor, several markets are a must to discover the local products : the Halles d’Hossegor are open every day in the morning throughout theyear, with a large market on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays in the season, while Capbreton offers a market all year on the Wednesday and Saturday morning.

In the interior, Peyrehorade is known for its large market on Wednesday morning, very authentic and agricultural, while Seignosse complete the offer with markets, especially in summer.

In the Landes region, several major sites allow you to discover the history and heritage of the territory.

TheÉcomusée de Marquèze is an open-air museum founded in 1969 in recreating the traditional life of the shepherds of the Great Moor at XIXᵉ century, in the heart of the regional natural Park of the Landes de Gascogne .

Further south, theAbbey of Sorde is a heritage site exceptional registered in more than 2 000 years of history, mixing in roman ruins, medieval abbey, and related items chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle . , L’Abbey of Arthous founded in the XIIᵉ century, is a jewel of romanesque art, now converted into a cultural site and museum, with collections of archaeological and prehistoric .

Finally, the PréhistoSite of Brassempouy allows you to discover the Prehistoric through to the famous ruins and the famous “Lady of Brassempouy”.

These sites offer a comprehensive vision of the territory landais, from Prehistory to the rural traditions and religious.