Hagetmau is a town of the Landes region in New Aquitaine, 29 km southwest of Mont-de-Marsan.
Large 28 km², its territory belongs to the natural and cultural region of Chalosse, between the Adour and Bearn north to south, famous for its landscape groves and small valleys conducive to varied agriculture (vines, cereals, orchards, grasslands).
The city developed after what was buried in the fourth century the future Saint Girons, came to evangelize the region and killed by the Visigoths. The place becomes the object of pilgrimages and the eleventh century, an abbey was established to keep the memory and the relics of Girons.
The manor and castle are prosperous but Hagetmau suffered during the wars of Religon then the Revolution during which the abbey and the castle are very affected.
The development of a specialized industry in making chairs and armchairs which employs thousands of employees then the reputation of the city, which currently has about 4700 inhabitants. Always "city of the chair", maintaining its historical and cultural heritage (landaises) Hagetmau is also appreciated for its sports facilities (frequented teams and senior champions) and unspoilt countryside. Halfway between the beaches of the Atlantic Pyrenees, an ideal destination for ecotourism lovers.
Abbey eleventh century raised to the glory of Saint Girons, only the crypt is still visible today on the heights of the city. And reveals that the heritage jewel of the city. Wars of Religion and Revolution that destroyed over the centuries the abbey church and the convent buildings, the crypt where the saint was buried is decorated with richly carved capitals that justified the protection of the site as historical monuments. The approaches have also been developed to facilitate visitor access.
On the religious level yet, the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene was built in the city center in 1886 which allowed to raze the ruins of the abbey church became very dangerous for the faithful. Note the building's windows Dagrand master painter and Bordeaux glass, evoking St Girons but Saint Roch, the population reveres for having saved from the plague in the seventeenth century. The church also houses a painting of "Mary Magdalene in the desert" Louis Anselme Longa (1840). Moreover, on the north and south sides of the apse, are placed two murals evoking Mary Magdalene there yet.
Another testimony of local heritage, cultural but this time, the arena of the city. Long made of wooden bleachers built on the market square, the arenas were built in concrete in the 1960s and modernized. They host racing events and bullfighting.
Place then the rich sports and leisure offer "nature" with visitors and holiday makers have to Hagetmau.
One of the first benefits of the town is its International Sporting Complex Drive, La Cité Verte, which come to stay and train at length sports clubs and senior year. The 50 hectares established complex can enable the practice of almost all disciplines and a number of facilities are open to the public.
This is the case of the Olympic pool (50m pool) which also has a leisure pool and recreational facilities and well-being (slide, jacuzzi, river, solarium and hydro-massage benches). Entrance: 2.10 and 3.60 euros.
The Green City also has a center "tennis and sauna" (rate: 2.50 and 5 euros) and a golf course to 9 holes beautifully drawn in green surroundings (price: 5,50 and 10 euros).
Details of the complex and facilities available to the general public +33 5 58 79 79 79.
In the same city, should also be noted that a skate park was built.
For hikers, rich history (the resort is positioned on the road to Saint Jacques de Compostela from Vézelay), the way of the old path is well marked but are also plotted number of circuits in the surrounding countryside.
They include the Halco Lakes, southwest, and that of Agès, southeast, vast 67 hectares, which prove venues stroll bucolic and popular fishing sites.
Maps and information for walkers at +33 5 58 79 38 26.
For those who prefer a ride, contact the horse farm Halco at +33 6 87 40 49 24.
And fishermen, learn about regulation at +33 5 58 79 32 77.
Culture side finally noted that the municipal cultural center houses a welcoming regular exhibitions and readings media (information +33 5 58 71 39 80) and the Aquitaine room that can accommodate over 400 spectators theater program of meetings and events quality (theater, concerts). Information at +33 5 58 79 47 68.
The rich gastronomy of the area and the local traditions are honored on Wednesday and Saturday morning at the weekly market and evening, July 13, at the Country Farmers Market.
The second Sunday in March, book fair "Haget'mots".
The first week of August Fest Novillo is the most famous bullfighting appointment of the city. In the program, the days: landaises in the Arena, novilladas (corridas for young bulls), and in the streets of downtown, Great Cavalcade (parade of floats, brass bands and festivals cars), agricultural show, culinary events...
In late October, "the chair of Day" with exhibitions and sales of furniture and development of local expertise.
Marché Traditionnel
- From 24 to 27 april 2024
- Marché couvert, rue Victor Hugo
- Every Wednesday morning, meet under the covered market and place Charles de Gaulle for the traditional market. - You will find many local products and some sweets to approach the coming week and weekend : seasonal fruits and vegetables, poultry, fish, cheese, pastries, textiles…and even some Reunionese products ! - On Saturday morning a small market completes the offer.
Visite "Décrypte la Crypte"
- On 26 april 2024
- 789 avenue Corisande, La Crypte
- A true jewel of Romanesque sculpture, the crypt of Saint-Girons in Hagetmau was once attached to an abbey and served as a place of meditation for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Games and visit accessories will allow you to discover this unique place in a playful and interactive atmosphere ! - On reservation, 30 persons - payment in advance or by check on the spot.
Marché Traditionnel
- From 1 to 4 may 2024
- Marché couvert, rue Victor Hugo
- Every Wednesday morning, meet under the covered market and place Charles de Gaulle for the traditional market. - You will find many local products and some sweets to approach the coming week and weekend : seasonal fruits and vegetables, poultry, fish, cheese, pastries, textiles…and even some Reunionese products ! - On Saturday morning a small market completes the offer.
Visite "Décrypte la Crypte"
- On 3 may 2024
- 789 avenue Corisande, La Crypte
- A true jewel of Romanesque sculpture, the crypt of Saint-Girons in Hagetmau was once attached to an abbey and served as a place of meditation for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Games and visit accessories will allow you to discover this unique place in a playful and interactive atmosphere ! - On reservation, 30 persons - payment in advance or by check on the spot.
Marché Traditionnel
- From 8 to 11 may 2024
- Marché couvert, rue Victor Hugo
- Every Wednesday morning, meet under the covered market and place Charles de Gaulle for the traditional market. - You will find many local products and some sweets to approach the coming week and weekend : seasonal fruits and vegetables, poultry, fish, cheese, pastries, textiles…and even some Reunionese products ! - On Saturday morning a small market completes the offer.
Festival Moins les Murs
- From 9 to 11 may 2024
- 789 avenue Corisande, Jardin de la Crypte
- For 3 days, poets will once again awaken our nights. For the little ones : workshops, prehistoric painting, poetic games and a slam workshop for the older ones. Music again, and also words, but always encounters and the joy of sharing. For a poem, a workshop, an exhibition or a drink, for a moment or for three days on May 9,10 and 11, it's Moins les murs, in Hagetmau. We look forward to seeing you there !
Marché Traditionnel
- From 15 to 18 may 2024
- Marché couvert, rue Victor Hugo
- Every Wednesday morning, meet under the covered market and place Charles de Gaulle for the traditional market. - You will find many local products and some sweets to approach the coming week and weekend : seasonal fruits and vegetables, poultry, fish, cheese, pastries, textiles…and even some Reunionese products ! - On Saturday morning a small market completes the offer.
Chante aux Champs - Concert d'Hélène Piris
- On 17 may 2024
- 608 chemin de Claron
- Her previous album, Tour du monde, showed her to be wise and rather gentle, charming too, wrapped in warm, woody music with reassuring classical accents. But that was before ! Before she decided to put her caustic sense of humor at the service of new, far more incisive lyrics ! Come and discover or rediscover her ! - Concert preceded by a talk-interview by Annabelle Krémer-Lecointre and Guillaume Lacointre at 6pm, and a buffet at 7:30pm.
Conférence - Interview Avec Annabelle Kremer-Lecointre et Guillaume Lacointre
- On 17 may 2024
- 608 chemin de Claron
- Demystifying the living world means revealing it, removing the mystery behind which we hide it when we use inappropriate or even misleading metaphors to impede its understanding. Come and discover with Annabelle Kremer-Lecointre and Guillaume Lecointre what living matter really is, and play at replacing obsolete metaphors. - Lecture followed by a buffet and concert by Hélène Piris.
P’Tites Histoires Pour p’Tites z’Oreilles
- On 17 may 2024
- Médiathèque d'Hagetmau, place Gramont
- A special time to share with your little ones, listening to stories and nursery rhymes. - 0- 3 years Registration required
