Bénesse-Maremne is a town of the Landes, in Aquitaine region Nova, west of Capbreton which it borders.
Its territory of 18 square kilometers belongs to the natural and historical region of Maremne that matches the old delta of the Adour (river now throws longer in the ocean but in Capbreton Bayonne). Crossed by the former RN 10 and the A63 motorway that goes to Spain, the locality is bordered to the south by the natural protected area of the Marais Orx.
Appeared in the Middle Ages, the parish falls under the old regime of Viscount of Maremne and grows thanks to its strategic position on the axis connecting Bordeaux to Bayonne, a royal road taking the route of a Roman road. Surrounded by marshes, the town can while concentrate production rye.
In the nineteenth century, the town is transformed with the development of tourism (the beaches are only a short drive) and there account until 7 hotels. At the same time, maize cultivation has overtaken that of rye and craft activities are located (blacksmiths, shoemakers). Moreover, the natural descendants of Napoleon III in 1870 became Earl of Orx and count of Labenne: one of their son's Mayor Bénesse-Maremne the turn of the twentieth century and lived in the castle Bridge.
After the Second War, the town experienced a net population growth due to its proximity to Capbreton. now, it identifies approximately 3000 inhabitants. However, it has preserved a pleasant living environment and a unique environment. His leisure offer (sports, excursions, culture) is expanded in a pleasant destination during a stay on the Basque coast.
Composed of three entities (neighborhoods called The Church and Bartalon Aguillon), the town has some heritage elements of interest.
Noteworthy and the old castle Bridge qu'occupèrent descendants of Napoleon III became now a guest house, or the Church of St. Martin was rebuilt in 1873.
From this period also date the presbytery and the town hall, the city center is being moved with the development of the railway and the future RN10.
The wealth of Bénesse-Maremne however mostly related to its leisure offer.
For athletes, there are thus available to the tennis courts (reservation with the local club +33 6 89 78 35 41 or +33 6 71 12 40 85), a skate park, a wall and a pediment dedicated to Basque pelota (information +33 6 45 12 08 14), table tennis tables in free access and children's play areas.
For culture, the municipal library program regularly exhibitions, lectures, meetings and workshops. Information at +33 5 58 72 53 78.
Finally, for lovers of green walks and hikes, note first the pleasant ride that is the discovery of the arboretum consists of 20 tree species developed in 2009 after the storm Klaus. Information at +33 5 58 72 51 38.
For hiking larger scale, southern municipality where begins the swamp of Orx Natura 2000 wide 1000 hectares, is renowned for its rich biodiversity (birds, flora typical of wetlands). A developed allows to grasp the different aspects.
Another long loop 8 km so-called "Tuc Nine churches" marked viewpoints (one view that distinguishes the steeples neighboring towns), shows typical landscape Landes (forests, sands vines, areas wet). tasting breaks in the Sables wine producers are possible.
Finally, it is possible to rally from the common nature reserve Pond Black and White Pond site to Seignosse and Soustons north. Maps and information +33 5 58 72 12 11 or +33 5 58 72 51 38.
The first weekend in July, local festival over three days with traditional entertainment, food, games, balls.
Every Saturday morning, otherwise they are local producers who are meeting weekly market: a good opportunity to discover the richness of the soil in the region.
Exposition Claude Jobst "Entre Ciel et mer"
- From 13 april to 25 may 2024
- 203, rue des écoles, L'Escale des Livres
- A whole palette of blues to celebrate the ocean, a painting exhibition that makes you want to set sail ! - Free admission during library opening hours - Tuesday : 9h-12h /16h-18h30 - Wednesday : 9h-12h /14h-18h30 - Thursday 16h-18h30 - Saturday 9h30-12h30
