What is the Marquèze Ecomuseum?
The Marquèze Ecomuseum is an open-air museum dedicated to preserving the memory of the Grande Lande region in the 19th century.
It recreates an old Landes hamlet with its houses, farm buildings and landscapes, showing how local people lived before the massive arrival of the pine forest.
Here, you don’t just look: you come to understand a way of life shaped by the environment, the seasons and traditional rural know-how.
The Marquèze Ecomuseum aims to pass on this history in a concrete, accessible and lively way, through the places, objects and everyday gestures of the past.
How does a visit to the Marquèze Ecomuseum work?
A visit to the Marquèze Ecomuseum begins at Sabres train station, where you’ll find the reception desk and ticket office.
Guides, events and demonstrations punctuate the visit, helping you understand everyday life in the Landes and how the landscape has evolved.
What can you see and do on site?
At the Marquèze Ecomuseum, the visit is organised around several areas that bring the rural life of the Landes of old vividly to life. You’re free to explore the route at your own pace, discovering encounters and spaces along the way:
- Furnished Landes houses, revealing how daily life was organised
- Farm buildings (sheepfold, bread oven, mill) and their role in the local economy
- Farm animals, emblematic of rural life in the Landes
- Demonstrations of traditional skills, depending on the time of your visit
- Games and activities designed for children and adults alike
Along the way, the Marquèze Ecomuseum helps you better understand the evolution of the landscapes and ways of life in the Landes, a region long shaped by isolation and adaptation to nature. Each stage sheds a different light, making the visit lively and accessible to everyone.
Practical information for planning your visit
To plan your trip to the Marquèze Ecomuseum with peace of mind, here’s some practical information to help you plan your journey, budget and time.
A visit is best thought of as a full outing, often taking a half-day or full day:
- Address: 500 route de Solférino, 40630 Sabres
- Access: reception and ticket office at Sabres train station, then access to the site by train
- Opening season: April to late September (may vary by year)
- Visit duration: around 3 to 5 hours
- Prices: adult ticket, child rate (4–17 years), free for under-4s, family and reduced rates available
- Parking: free parking near the reception area
- Services: food outlets, picnic area, gift shop, restrooms
- Distance from our campsite: 44 km, around 40 minutes by car.
With this information in hand, your visit to the Marquèze Ecomuseum will go smoothly, letting you make the most of the site, the events and the trails in complete peace of mind.
A visit to the Marquèze Ecomuseum fits perfectly into a longer stay: it’s the ideal opportunity to combine nature outings and heritage visits before returning to the comfort of your Camping l’Arbre d’Or.
