Mont-de-Marsan

Mont-de-Marsan

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Mont-de-Marsan		Saint-Pierre-du-Mont at 2 km
Insee code	40192		Mazerolles at 5.4 km
Postcode	40000		Bretagne-de-Marsan at 6.1 km
Latitude	43.8934850		Uchacq-et-Parentis at 6.2 km
Longitude	-0.4997820		Saint-Avit at 6.8 km
Altitude	From 23 to 97 meters		Benquet at 7.1 km
Surface	36.88 km²		Saint-Perdon at 8 km
Population	30212 inhabitants		Laglorieuse at 8.2 km
Density	867 inhabitants/km²		Bougue at 8.6 km
National label			Haut-Mauco at 8.7 km
Department	Landes		Campet-et-Lamolère at 9 km
Region	Aquitaine		Search another town

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• Located halfway between the ocean and mountains in the center of the largest forest in Europe, Mont-de-Marsan is the capital of the Landes department since 1790. The city Gascon, with 3 to 4 flowers and rivers, has more than 32,000 inhabitants (Montois (s)).
• History:

Vers 1133, Pierre de Lobaner, vicomte du Marsan, fonda un castelnau (Château Vieux) au confluent des rivières, pour protéger le pays et garder le port fluvial." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Around 1133, Peter Loban, Viscount of Marsan, founded a castelnau (Old Castle) at the confluence of rivers, to protect the country and keep the river port. It was enlarged in the 14th with Lacataye, Castle Nolibos, the Greater and Lesser tongs.

Au 18ème siècle, 4 couvents s'installent : les Clarisses, les Ursulines, les Cordeliers et les Barnabites." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> In the 18th century, 4 convents settled: the Poor Clares, the Ursulines, the Franciscans and Barnabites.

Le 19ème siècle est marqué par le passage de Napoléon à qui l'on doit un bel ensemble néoclassique dans la rue Victor Hugo : préfecture, gendarmerie, palais de justice, prison, Madeleine." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The 19th century was marked by the passage of Napoleon to whom we owe a fine collection of neoclassical rue Victor Hugo: prefecture, police station, courthouse, jail, Madeleine.

Fin 19ème : bel ensemble architectural de style Belle Époque, place de l'Hôtel de Ville." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Late 19th: beautiful architectural style of Belle Epoque, Place de l'Hotel de Ville.

• Mont-de-Marsan is a land of good living with his specialties Landes: foie gras, duck breast and confit of duck, chicken, asparagus, corn, meat pie, pastis, Armagnac.

• Guided tours of the city theme in July-August every day from Monday to Friday and walking tour of Old Town (1:30) all year on request at the Tourist Office on +33 5 58 05 87 37.
• Museum-Despiau Wlérick: French only museum specializing in figurative sculpture of the Entre-2-Wars (30 years), located in the dungeon Lacataye (panorama).
• Museum of the 34th Infantry Regiment.
• Arena of Plumaçon.
• Contemporary Art Center: exhibition of painters and sculptors and permanent exhibition.
• Flour: municipal gallery exhibitions of (old mill of the 10th century).
• Circuit sculptures on the street.
• Nahuques Animal Park: animals in semi-freedom and play area for children. Free admission.
• Parc Jean Rameau: floral park, Japanese garden, gazebo, outdoor theater, walk along the river, games.
• Wash houses.
• Walls.
• Churches.
• Roman Houses, street hoops.
• Start of the bike path to Villeneuve-de-Marsan and Green Lane.
• Start up the towpath along the Tartas Midouze.
• Municipal swimming pool.

• Food Market Tuesday and Saturday morning market St-Roch, ranked among the hundred most beautiful in France.
• Festival Arte Flamenco: early July.
• Fêtes de la Madeleine: The second half of July. Varied program organized by the regulated parties (+33 5 58 75 39 08): bullfights, processions, competitions Landes, activities for children and adults, concerts, bandas, bodegas ...
• International Festival of Extreme Sports: the first weekend of September.
• Concerts and performances throughout the year in the theater space and François Mitterrand.
• Various activities: Flea market and Antiques, Carnival.

• Watersports and leisure Marsan with tree climbing course at Saint-Pierre-du-Mont.
• Centre Jean Rostand, site search and visits to natural Pouydesseaux.
• Farming of cattle to Britain Landes-de-Marsan.
• Golf 18 holes at St. Avitus.
• Paintball in St-Pierre-du-Mont.
• Canoeing in Roquefort.
• Walking and cycling on and around Marsan (guiding planes for sale at the Tourist Office).

Museum garden Dubalen		Statues near the museum Dubalen
Walls		Small bridge in the garden of the museum Dubalen
Garden Dubalen Museum		Museum Dubalen
Garden Museum Dubalen		The toreador up Arena
Bridge ...		Small bridge the museum garden Dubalen
Barracks Grove		Animal Park Nahuques
Arena Plumaçon		Despiau Wlérick Museum, sculpture museum
Museum 34th Infantry Regiment		Street hoops
Houses Roman Street Maubec		Parc Jean Rameau

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 9°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 9°C

Domaine de Sengresse     9.8 Souprosse The domaine, or property, includes the main house, the little house, the impressive barn, the park and a beautiful swimming pool. The chosen décor for both houses contains a mixture... Located 25 km from Mont-de-Marsan From 95 € to 125 € 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 26 km from Mont-de-Marsan 60 € the double room

La tuilerie   Barcelonne-du-Gers Gers in the Bed and Breakfast and cottages of charm 3 ears of France. South on pyrenees all rooms have shower and toilet multijet unit. Park. Located 30 km from Mont-de-Marsan From 65 € to 80 € the double room

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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 25 km from Mont-de-Marsan From 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 26 km from Mont-de-Marsan From 550 € to 1200 € per week

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Hôtel du Sablar      8.4 Mont-de-Marsan Set in an 18th-century building with 3 gardens, this hotel is located 100 metres from St-Roch Square in the centre of the city. It has a 24-hour reception with a night watchman and... Located in Mont-de-Marsan Room from 46 €

L'Hexagone      8.1 Mont-de-Marsan Located in Mont-de-Marsan, hotel L'Hexagone offers a bar and restaurant with a terrace. It features budget accommodation including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free... Located in Mont-de-Marsan Room from 39 €

Résidence Hesttel  Mont-de-Marsan Located a 5-minute drive from Mont-de-Marsan Train Station, and 3 km from the town’s historic centre, this residence offers air-conditioned accommodation and free private parking. A... Located in Mont-de-Marsan Room from 46 €

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