Ousse-Suzan

Ousse-Suzan

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownOusse-SuzanYgos-Saint-Saturnin at 3.2 km (4 min)
Insee code40215Villenave at 5.3 km (7 min)
Postcode40110Beylongue at 8 km (8 min)
Latitude43.9565330Arengosse at 8.6 km (10 min)
Longitude-0.7610200Saint-Yaguen at 8.8 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 22 to 96 metersCarcen-Ponson at 11 km (11 min)
Surface24.48 km²Meilhan at 13.6 km (14 min)
Population239 inhabitantsArjuzanx at 14.3 km (16 min)
Density10 inhabitants/km²Luglon at 16 km (17 min)
Chief townMont-de-Marsan (at 26 km, 29 min)Tartas at 16.2 km (18 min)
DepartmentLandesLesgor at 20 km (21 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Ousse hydronym is a pre-Latin, named after the river that runs through it. Have Suzan, Ace High, or South, as opposed to Arjuzanx. Evidence for the Late Neolithic, axes, are present and the ceramic decorations and cords pelletizing Middle Bronze. It is interesting also found remains of metallurgical activity bronzière (mold, nodules). In the Middle Ages, Ousse was part of the Jurade Villenave while Susan was attached to the IGOS in Brassenx. A fortified mound, according to age, was the seat of a small estate. There were several mills located on Bez and Suzan: Suzan's mill was leased by Jean de Serres adviser in 1657, the mill Cassouat that of Parantiz. The fair of Saint Michel (September 29) each year attracts thousands of people. Since time immemorial, servants, farmhands, nurses were there to find a master. Shepherds renewed their cowbells, esquirres. After the meeting of two communes in 1848, the moors, then frequented by large flocks of sheep, were planted in pines. Economic activity is based on agriculture and forest exploitation.


SIGHTSEEING

Ousse-Suzan is best known for its beautiful chapel classified as an historic monument. The Baptist Chapel St. is Romanesque. Revised several times, it was with the 15th century, a vast semi-circular porch fortified (lethal). A curious gallery was added in the 18th century. Beautiful murals of the 16th century have been updated recently, Susan was probably located on a secondary route of pilgrimage to Saint Jacques de Compostela.

Ousse-Suzan is also home to three fountains named after St. Jean Baptiste, Saint Girons and Saint Rose who possess healing and whose attendance is growing.

Detailed information
MonumentsChurch Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Suzan

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Every July, the feast of the battery to the old (and blessing threshing wheat, exposure of motorcycles old, typical meal Landes).
  • Every year September 29, the day of Saint Michel, a famous fair whose history dates back to the Middle Ages, thousands of real people.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • 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.
  • 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 bretèche 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.
  • Visit a SNAIL FARMING (snails) to Garrosse.
  • Marked hiking trails.
  • Walking in forests.
  • Walks around the lake Arjuzanx.
  • Hiking framed every Thursday morning "Jeudis Rando" during the summer season in Morcenx.
  • "Feet on Earth," walk in a preserved area, the source of the river through the forest-and-Onesse Laharie.
  • Horseback Riding around Lake Arjuzanx (summer) and Ygos-Saint-Saturnin (the rest of the year).
  • Bergerie des Eaux Arengosse 7.
  • Wonderful War Memorial by sculptor Henri Charlier in Onesse-and-Laharie.
  • Arena Morcenx wood dating from 1930.
PHOTOS
Festival of Drums: chapel and motorcycles Suzan
 
Festival of Drums: Harvest the old
Festival of Drums: hype Harvest
 
Festival of Drums: old moto
Festival of Drums: steam
 
Day , Battery: preparation area of 500 meals
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 9°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 9°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 14.5 km from Ousse-Suzan60 € the double room 
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 21 km from Ousse-SuzanFrom 56 € to 65 € the double room 
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 21 km from Ousse-SuzanFrom 95 € to 125 € 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 3.3 km from Ousse-SuzanFrom 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 6 km from Ousse-SuzanFrom 550 € to 1200 € per week 
Gîte Cantecigale
Trensacq
Cottage to rent trensacq.
Located 29 km from Ousse-SuzanFrom 300 € to 650 € per week 

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HOTELS
Logis De La Gare     
7.2
Brocas
This family-run hotel is located in quiet settings, a stone's throw from Brocas' Lake and the pine forests. Logis De France De La Gare features a restaurant that serves regional specialities...
Located 21 km from Ousse-SuzanRoom from 47 €
Auberge des Pins     
7.9
Sabres
The Auberge des Pins is located in the heart of the Landes de Gascogne Regional National Park. It offers rooms with a private balcony or terrace and free Wi-Fi access. Guest rooms at...
Located 21 km from Ousse-SuzanRoom from 75 €
La Siesta     
6.8
Mont-de-Marsan
La Siesta is located 500 metres from Mont de Marsan Train Station, in south-western France. It offers rooms decorated with modern artwork, and equipped with free Wi-Fi and satellite...
Located 22 km from Ousse-SuzanRoom from 30 €

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