Garrosse

Garrosse

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownGarrosseMorcenx at 2.6 km
Insee code40107Sindères at 4.8 km
Postcode40110Arjuzanx at 5.9 km
Latitude44.0142520Rion-des-Landes at 9 km
Longitude-0.9283990Villenave at 10.9 km
AltitudeFrom 58 to 94 metersArengosse at 11 km
Surface26.68 km²Onesse-et-Laharie at 12.5 km
Population330 inhabitantsBeylongue at 12.9 km
Density12 inhabitants/km²Lesperon at 14.1 km
Chief townMont-de-Marsan (at 42 km, 44 min)Solférino at 14.6 km
DepartmentLandesBoos at 14.6 km
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Charming town of Canton Morcenx, Garrosse sounding Iberian offers its best assets: calm and voluptuousness.

Take finally a contest rampeau (bowling traditional) arranged by season by the local association.

The suffix bones, Aquitaine, has here a meaning rental (location), and is contiguous to a Latin anthroponym Garus. We know that the Roman road known as Antoninus, the 3rd century AD, connecting Bordeaux to Spain passed nearby, the city-stage Coaequosa being located there. The church "Sanctus Martinus de Garrosse" appear on the map of churches in the diocese of Dax, in the 12th century (Liber Rubeus). The first document mentioning the town dates from 1274. "On March 7, Douce Dame The Fates, daughter of Sir John Parque sells at Duke King Edward of England, the" lump of Garrosse ", located at a place called the" castet "in a site of confluence for 4 pounds sterling and 10 March. Garrosse was at that time the seat of a small estate.

On Mouréou, formerly known as Bez black, was installed a mill which appears in deeds in 1738.


SIGHTSEEING

His barnyard and shady place and welcome you for a moment of relaxation in the summer. Discover the laundry and the fountain of Our Lady of Sorrows, whose sulphurous waters relieve rheumatism and quench their thirst at the most hot. The landscape is predominantly agricultural and forestry.

Visit a SNAIL FARMING (snails): explanation, tasting, but also entertainment at night during the summer.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Arengosse Château de Castillon style Louis XIII, one of the most famous of the Landes by his nobility, surrounded by a huge park and its French garden.
  • Arjuzanx: under the British occupation, Arjuzanx became the capital of the Barony of Brassenx where King Éouard 3rd in 1338 published his fors and customs of Brassenx. National Reserve, supervised swimming, guided tours.
  • Morcenx: the arenas of wood in 1930, his booth 1948, its architecture, inter-library ...
  • Lesperon: just minutes from beaches, offers an environment of calm and, with sports facilities.
  • Onesse-and-Laharie: located on a path of Saint Jacques de Compostela, 20 km of beaches in the heart of the forest.
  • Suzan-Ousse:
  • In Ousse: 18th church towers abutting 13th, 2 fountains spent.
  • To Suzan: Chapel of St. John the Baptist (eleventh-twelfth centuries) magnificent murals of the 16th century.
  • Sindères: the miraculous fountain "Houn Magdeleune of" stone Sindères: Crucifixion on one side and the other St. Michael slaying the dragon.
  • Ygos-Saint-Saturnin: the ruins of the English castle, the fountain "Houn St. Cla" which were found 7 bronze axes exposed today in Saint-Germain-en-Laye - Wood Industry.
  • The Country Morcenais: As part of the Pays des Landes de Gascogne, Country Morcenais offers tours of discovery through its 9 municipalities, rides, activities and sites to visit:
  • Circuit educational sources "Travel over the sources" of the 9 municipalities of the canton (to drive).
  • Two circuits cyclo tourist theme of 105 km each: the washing and heritage.
  • Several cycling routes from 15 to 40 km in the Country Morcenais.
  • Chapel Suzan original Romanesque 13th century.
  • Arjuzanx Romanesque church whose vault of the apse dates from the 12th century.
  • 14th-century church and bell tower classified Lesperon.
  • Gothic church and turret staircase hexagonal screw 15th century-and-Onesse Laharie.
  • Ygos Chapel of St. Saturnin.
  • Church Sindères and Bretêche relic of late 12th century.
  • Chateau de Castillon 17th century Arengosse (private property). Castle Ages 1863 Morcenx-burg (private).
  • Reserve National Hunting and Wildlife in Arjuzanx (+33 5.58.08.11.52). Guided tours, hikes supervised by guides to the National Hunting Reserve and Wildlife.
  • Marked hiking trails.
  • Walking in forests.
  • Walks around the lake Arjuzanx.
  • Hiking framed every Thursday morning "Jeudis Rando" during the summer.
  • Horseback Riding around Lake Arjuzanx (summer) and Ygos-Saint-Saturnin (the rest of the year).
  • "Feet on Earth," walk in a preserved area, the source of the river through the forest-and-Onesse Laharie.
  • Wonderful War Memorial by sculptor Henri Charlier in Onesse-and-Laharie.
  • Arena Morcenx wood dating from 1930.
  • Vestige of Breteche (priory) in Sindères.
  • The area of the Chapel, north of Ygos-Saint-Saturnin.
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -3°C - Max. 7°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 8°C
RESTAURANTS 
Les genets du vignac
Lévignacq
Hotel restaurant. Comfort and calm. terrace. Small village full of charm. Quiet and green.
Located 19 km from GarrosseFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les arbousiers    
8.2
Sabres
This small part nested in the heart of the forest, in the Regional Park of Landes was fitted out in the secret hope to make you your serenity in the peace of the nature. In the floor...
Located 16.3 km from GarrosseFrom 56 € to 65 € the double room 
Lacabe    
9
Tartas
In a green and 3 air-conditioned rooms with pool and individually decorated, and breakfast included. There is also a pond on site for fishermen and can take walks around the house.
Located 23 km from Garrosse60 € the double room 
Lou pitarrayfrance. lamou@orange.fr    
8.9
Lüe
Mansion on barnyard shady oaks at the edge of forest and piscine. Calme insured. Two rooms with special bathroom.
Located 23 km from GarrosseFrom 52 € to 65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite Rural du Petit Coucut Landes (***)  
9.7
Villenave
Former fournieri timbered completely renovated in compliance with Landaise architecture and offering all the comforts of a modern house. Renewable energy by solar panels for hot water....
Located 11.6 km from GarrosseFrom 450 € to 600 € per week 
Gìte du château de Bétan
Beylongue
The holiday cottage of Château Betan is situated in one of the biggest pine woods in Europe in the French region of Les Landes. It lies besides the Bétan château surrounded with more...
Located 12.9 km from GarrosseFrom 550 € to 1200 € per week 
Saint-julien en Born
Saint-Julien-en-Born
** Located in a camping, quiet, shaded, close to town and beach commerces. La tales to 7 km, 15 km mimizan, bed and mix in 6 km. C is a mobile home equipped with a pergola, plancha,...
Located 24 km from GarrosseFrom 250 € to 540 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping les cigales' aire naturelle'   
9.7
Saint-Julien-en-Born
Natural camping area with 3 ears 'Gites de France. Located 9 km from the ocean, in the heart of the Landes forest. His calm and comfort will ensure you a successful holiday. This camp...
Located 26 km from Garrosse13.06 € per day 
Landes oceanes    
9.5
Saint-Michel-Escalus
A new camp on the theme of wood for a perfect integration landscape all rental mobile homes and chalets all buildings are siding bois. Landes oceans is located in a protected area close...
Located 28 km from Garrosse 

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HOTELS
Le Paris Madrid     
7.7
Lesperon
Le Paris Madrid is located in Lesperon, in the Landes Forest region, 24 km from the coast. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool. Each guest room at the Paris Madrid has a TV and...
Located 10.4 km from GarrosseRoom from 60 €
Hotel Maison de Mezos 
Mézos
Situated in the Bordeaux region in the village of Mézos, Hotel Maison de Mézos features an outdoor swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi access and en suite facilities are provided in all accommodations....
Located 20 km from GarrosseRoom from 80 €
Maison De Mezos 
Mézos
This 19th-century inn is set in a 1-hectare garden, which features a large pond and an outdoor swimming pool. It is located next to the Mezo’s gothic-style church, just 13 km from Contis...
Located 20 km from GarrosseRoom from 87 €

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