Small village in the Landes, Pontenx-les-Forges takes place about ten kilometers from Mimizan, the heart of the Landes forest. The Atlantic Ocean and its coasts are not far to entertain locals and visitors.
In the eighteenth century, the town was known throughout the country for its porcelain of rare finesse. It takes its name from the iron ore mining, which resulted in the forges of construction in the course of the nineteenth century. Some monuments and other sites testify to this glorious industrial past.
Full of charm, the town of Pontenx-les-Forges abounds with natural beauty, with nice landscapes. Its typical architecture of the region and its proximity to the sea make it an ideal place to spend an outdoor holiday.
