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...
The Flower Walk in Mimizan: location and setting The starting point of the Flower Walk is Mimizan’s south beach. Walkers can admire the sand dunes rising like ramparts facing the Atlantic Ocean. From the fine sand to the pine forest, the trail continues through...
An emblematic environment that has evolved over time Formed by the invasion of sea sands in the 6th century, Lac d’Aureilhan extends over four communes: Mimizan, Aureilhan, Saint Paul en Born and Sainte-Eulalie en Born. It measures 340 ha and stretches over 3.5...
Courant d’Huchet Nature Reserve: a site steeped in history The history of the Nature Reserve begins with the discovery of the Courant d’Huchet in 1908 by Gabriele D’Annunzio, an Italian poet staying in the region. From 1934, he had the river and its...
The calm nature and environment of the Landes in winter Once summer is over, the light in the Landes changes. The region reveals itself in a different way. Far from the bustle of the summer crowds, the soundscape too becomes calm and soothing. As for temperatures,...
