Bring or rent equipment for surfing with no less than 37 surf spots identified on the coast , body board, kitesurf , diving , sand yachting, sailing , wake boarding , water skiing , Stand Up Paddle. On the lakes, go boating, go fishing , rent a pedal boat or canoe , or a kayak to descend the coastal currents. The second most popular activity in the Landes is hiking.
With more than 3, kilometers of marked trails , whether on the coastal forest tracks or those of the interior Landes, there is enough to cover the department on foot. But also It is a must-do, along the coasts to enjoy the sunset and sunrise, to go from one seaside resort to another.
For extreme sensations, think of the leisure centers in summer, which offer inflatable aquatic facilities or aquatic trampoline parks, which are popular with everyone.
You can also do activities like shooting to the arc of the tree climbing, golf, horse riding Today, I'm delighted to tell you about my getaway to the pretty town of Dax. On the program: sun, lively Discover Landes. Home page Tourism Discover Les Landes. Automatic translation Presentation and geography.
The Landes form a large triangle about km long and around a hundred wide, largely made up of an ocean… of forest! The Landes forest is one of the largest in Europe.
Managed by a mixed union since , its objective is to reconcile the exploitation of the forest, the human activities of tourism and the preservation of biodiversity. The Landes forest is fragile, it has been tested many times by storms and fires, the vocation of the park is also to make the population aware of respect for this partly artificial but unique natural environment, a green lung to protect!
The majestic Landes forest, mainly composed of pines and shrub species. The Landes is also the beach! Over km of generous and sunny coastline , on the shores of the magnificent Atlantic Ocean , to the delight of all.
The beaches were still as wild and as unspoiled as before, the lakes encircled by pine forest still as sweet-smelling and the locals still as fun-loving and friendly— even if no one seemed quite as handsome as my surfing hero was way back when.
It also offers food lovers a host of wonderful local delicacies, including foie gras, truffles, Bayonne ham and oysters farmed in the waters off the coast, along with local wines and golden amber armagnac.
Access to the Landes from Paris is easy, which partly explains its popularity among Parisians. There is also an international airport in Bordeaux, which is only about an hour from Biscarrosse beach.
The principal town and the administrative capital of the Landes is Mont-de-Marsan, midway between the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains, with a population of 32, and a mild microclimate that welcomes palm trees, magnolias and oleander along with the forest pines.
Property prices in the Landes rose sharply between and , but since then have remained fairly stagnant, with prices in some sectors even falling over the last 18 months. Still very popular with surfers, Biscarrosse has its own Ecole de Surf.
There is also a lot of horseback riding in the area, and a number of beautiful lakes circled by great tracks for cycling or walking. You can consult the map of France, pictures, hotels, and all data of every town and village in the department of Landes clicking on these towns links. I like the department of Landes! Biggest cities of Landes Name of biggest cities of Landes.
Statistics of department of Landes Population inhabitants. Aquitaine Book now! Best Price Guaranteed, no booking fees, pay at the hotel with our partner Booking. Hotel Dax Le Richelieu The Richelieu is ideally situated in the city centre, within a stone's throw of the cathedral, lush gardens and the pedestrian area. Where is located the Landes department?
The department of Landes is located in the region of Aquitaine. Landes is in red on the map of french departments. What are the statistics and key data of Landes?
The department of Landes has the number It is composed of 2 districts "arrondissements" , 30 townships "cantons" and towns "communes". The 2 districts of the department of Landes are : Dax, Mont-de-Marsan. The inhabitants of of Landes were in and in What are the largest cities of the department of Landes?
Mimizan bourg concentrates the majority of the activities of the city. This part of the town is symbolised by its 13th century porch bell tower, the only vestige of the Sainte Marie Priory, a stage on the Way of Saint James.
The lake of Mimizan is also the Promenade fleurie, with more than varieties of trees, flowers and shrubs. Mont de Marsan: Capital of the moors. Fortified city. Founded in the Middle Ages, the "city of three rivers" also has a rich medieval heritage, of which the Lacataye keep is the jewel.
Nestled between the two rivers La Douze and Le Midou, its heart is worth a visit. Every Tuesday and Saturday, around the Avenue Aristide Briand, the weekly market takes place and you can take advantage of the proximity of the Rue Dominique de Gourge to be in the city's shopping centre, with its various bookshops.
Mont-de-Marsan is a town on a human scale, warm and festive. The rest of the time, the heart of the town beats along the banks of the Midouze river with its bars and restaurants. We recommend the Villa Mirasol, an elegant residence built in and transformed into a 4-star hotel and gastronomic restaurant.
Mont-de-Marsan is also an ideal starting point for nature activities in the surrounding area: we can mention the green way of Marsan and Armagnac, a canoe trip along the Midouze river, the animal park of Nahuques or simply the leisure centre of Marsan. Nestled between the immensity of the pine forest and the first hills of Chalosse, stretches a territory full of contrasts, where art of living, nature, heritage, culture and gastronomy are lovingly blended.
From the banks of the Midouze to the castles and estates of Bas-Armagnac where one of the most famous brandies in the world has been produced for centuries.
From the Croix de Ravignan, where a famous Armagnac is still produced, to the Domaine d'Ognoas, where a visit to the antique cellar is a must, where the oldest still in Gascony , listed in the register of Historic Monuments, is enthroned, you can learn how to taste the precious beverage.
Jewel of the Landes, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Labastide-d'Armagnac displays its unspoilt grace all around its central square with its half-timbered houses, columns and arcades and the imposing fortress-church that crowns the whole. A land of green hills and panoramic views of the Pyrenees. The city has been famous since ancient times for its warm waters. Its art deco, Gallo-Roman and Gascon heritage is displayed on every street corner.
Throughout the year, Dax lives to the rhythm of its cultural and festive events: the Feria, the photography festival, the ephemeral riverbanks, the book fair, etc. Undulating land south of Adour between vineyards, corn and duck farms with a view of the Pyrenees.
A little-known land, however, with its small heritage and gastronomy in the interior of the Landes region. La Chalosse was once the richest part of the Landes.
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