Discover the treasures of Saint-paul-en-born, Landes, Aquitaine

You set off from Pontenx-les-Forges, a charming village of garluche (rust-colored stone) buildings. You head for Lüe, a small village with a rich historical heritage. You then head through the forest along the old railroad line to the village of Labouheyre. As you enter Labouheyre, you pass the Maison de la Photographie des Landes, the birthplace of Felix Arnaudin. Leaving Labouheyre, the voie verte runs deep into the forest. You arrive at Commensacq. The voie verte returns to the heart of the Landes forest until you reach the Eiffel bridge. A few kilometers further on, you arrive at the Ecomusée de Marquèze train station before reaching the town of Sabres. There are no technical difficulties to report. This route, built on the right-of-way of an old railroad line, has a very slight gradient. The route is ideal for families.

This loop leads you along the Courant de Mimizan, in the forest, along the nautical stop and the dike Distance : 4,2 km - Duration : 1h00 - Pets must be kept on a leash - Pedestrian path only

The cycle track that links Gastes to Sainte Eulalie en Born is winding. It runs along the pine trees and the landscape slowly changes. The tall pines have given way to a different vegetation, where ferns and coppices reign supreme.

From the Luë water tower, follow a cycle path through the forest to the entrance to the village of Pontenx-les-Forges. There are no difficulties on this route, which is accessible to all.

From the Luë water tower, follow a cycle path through the heart of the forest to the entrance to Labouheyre. There are no difficulties on this route, which is accessible to all.

Cycle track that links Parentis en Born to Gastes, a large part of the track runs along a busy road. Little shade.

From Parentis en Born, the cycle path offers a very smooth ride on the old straight railway line, in the middle of the forest and allows you to reach Ychoux

The arboretum of Ychoux is a site of stroll to discover in family, and which was conceived in the middle of the forest of pines. Two marked discovery itineraries have been set up with the collaboration of the ONF. The arboretum of Ychoux aims to enhance the collection of trees planted in 1998, to strengthen the reception of the campsite, and to highlight the environmental aspect of wetlands. Water mirror of the pond, open space in meadow, overgrown banks filled with mysteries, riparian forest cordon, collection of young trees that now take their place in the landscape, this site has a large potential for discovery. A signposting informs you of the extent of the site, and the marking out of the paths with themes. The reading tables bring a sense to the walk.

A loop to discover the hydrography of the Landes coast: streams, currents, wetlands and the species associated with these wetlands (fauna and flora). Parking area near the footbridge and departure from the wooden footbridge on the right bank of the stream.

Time: 2h30 Pedestrian, Mountain bike Road signs: Green signs, White markings Difficulty: * (easy) Distance: 10.7 kms Map IGN 1339 and TOP 25 Directions From D7, with City Hall behind you (J 13 on map,) take Jules Ferry Street which is perpendicular to City Hall, head East, at the first roundabout turn right until the second roundabout named “de la Bascule”. Just before, on your left and after the stadium, you will find the path bike. Proceed straight on the bike path. Cross the road following the bike path. Head alongside the bike path for 100 meters until the seaplane roundabout, take a right the Chemin d’Arbage at Pastebuch1. Arriving at the first house, turn left at the Pilon way, continue straight to 2 Caillaou Street. Take the Biganon Street and just before the barn, turn left, then direct yourself towards the marshland. At 3, when you see the gate, continue straight to the lake (watch out for cattle, cows, horses, donkeys). Admire the view of the lake and make a 180° turn to reach the circuit at 3. Turn left and continue along the fence until landmark 4. Return to Latecoere 5, direct yourself towards the nautical center. Take a break and admire the view of the lake, the hunter’s huts, sailboats sailing school... Follow the lake shore along the green spaces, then go on the beach and proceed straight on the canal passing by the two footbridges until 6. Turn right and following the Lily pond, then continue straight. Return to your point of departure. You will find your point of departure following the Montbron center, then the bell tower The numbers 1 through 6 are markers on the path map

La Clairière campsite is a few kilometres from the fine sands of the massive Atlantic beaches and enjoys an exceptional natural setting bordered by a river where you will be seduced by its charm and quietness. In the heart of the Landes forest, you will find a 160 m2 heated swimming pool with paddling pool surrounded by 100 m2 standings and 2-8 person mobile homes in the shade, in the sun and on the river banks. Calm and silence is guaranteed.

Located 11 km from Mimizan, the village of Pontenx offers a wide range of leisure activities, walks and activities, sports center (playground, picnic area, petanque field, city park ...), site of the Etang des Forges, streams crossing the forest of maritime pines.) You will discover immense beaches, the pleasure of walks in the forest and the well being of the lake of Aureilhan.

Situated 2 mins from Mimizan lake, 10 mins from the ocean Wooded pitches, spacious pitches and mobile home rental Indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, paddling pool, slides, playground, bowling alley Bicycle path 200 m away

We propose you a Lake Escapade, between ocean and forest, and near the lake of Aureilhan. Here the situation is ideal to discover the natural, wild, dynamic and invigorating Landes ! With the beaches and the golf of Mimizan at only 11km, the lake and its numerous nautical activities at 2km, the cycle tracks at 300m, you benefit from a location of choice with in more, the calm and the serenity offered by the places. Our house is perfect for a comfortable stay with family or friends on the Landes coast. A step in the top to program all the year!

On the lake or at the beach, take to the water on a Paddleboard, a Family Paddleboard (2-4 people) or a Giant Paddleboard (8 people), have lessons or hire a board. July-August: go down the Mimizan Courant and take the Giant Paddleboard onto the sea. And why not treat your mind and body to a relaxing moment of wellbeing with SUP yoga!

The peaceful lakes of Parentis and Aureilhan are nearby, the beach is only 12 km away, and the surrounding scented forest. So many assets for You who have decided to live in harmony in a natural and preserved environment. The gîte les lucioles for 2 people is nestled in a traditional house and offers living room-kitchen, 1 bedroom (1 bed 140, 1 bed 80), shower room, wc. Covered terrace with electric barbecue and plancha. Television, microwave, washing machine, wifi. Electric heating, fixed price 20€/week. Sheets, towels and household linen provided. Common ground with owner closed as a whole. Located in a neighborhood. 3 bicycles at disposal, free pleasure boat ride, piloted by the owner according to the weather.

We offer you a top comfort stay on the coast, close to the beaches, the lakes of Aureilhan and Sainte Eulalie. This rental is attached to the owners' second home. It is brand new, bright and modern and has a swimming pool (12mx6m, max depth 1,50m), a trampoline and a table tennis. Fitted out on one level, it is composed of a living room with an equipped kitchen (vitroceramic hobs, American fridge, oven, microwave), a bedroom (1 bed 160x200), another bedroom (1 bed 160x200 and 1 bed 140x190 above the bed 160), a shower room (Italian shower), a toilet, a laundry room (washing machine, dryer). For your comfort, sheets are provided as well as WIFI. The property is fenced and you benefit from a private terrace with garden furniture, barbecue, and sunbathing. Outdoor leisure facilities

Guided dug-out canoe tour. Of a curious nature? Go exploring the lake’s nature reserve, touch a water lily, smell a medicinal plant, observe the birds... A guided tour for the whole family aboard a traditional vessel from the Pacific, for an original waterborne experience. July & August: a tour featuring tales and legends from around the world. Accessible to all!

The restaurant of Hotel Au Bon Coin du Lac in Mimizan offers seasonal cuisine by the lake. The Chef invites you for a gourmet break to enjoy refined cuisine with a modern touch. Dishes composed of fresh products bursting with flavours.

Strange phenomena are happening at the lake. As experts in tales and legends, you will be drawn in and become absorbed in stories about the witches who lived in the region... Also orientation course: eco-citizen. New: Pitchoun course 5-11 years

Already existing, it served as a new church when the population was transferred to this town around 1678. It was surrounded by a cemetery (moved in the 19th century) closed to the north by the hospital house, which still exists and together with the church forms a very interesting complex with a medieval past. The old cemetery had an entrance porch which today serves as the front porch of the church. The entrance porch was created later. The sanctuary vault has 7 ribs. The keystone of the vault has 8 branches carved and finished in shamrock. The 3 windows are mullioned in the style of the 15th c. Around 1600, we note the description of 2 side chapels. The choir was probably closed. The stained glass windows are by a contemporary Landes artist. On the north wall of the church one notices a wooden cross Christ from an uncertain period.

Charming garden where many varieties and selected species are subtly mixed. From climbers to ground covers, all strata are generously occupied. Clematis, ampelopsis, roses, sage, ceanothes, verbena, lantina and many others dress the garden with multiple colors. Visit by appointmentThe garden of Jacqueline and Michel A beautiful story, this garden has 4 hands, born from the meeting between a real passionate "Jacqueline" and "Michel" the person in charge of the green spaces of the city of Mimizan (city labeled 4 flowers since 1995) (Today retired). Two important challenges: to create a garden on sand, poor without life and respect of the biodiversity. It has not stopped evolving for 20 years. On a dominant of roses, accompanied by clematis, it mixes perennials and shrubs to create an English garden atmosphere,

Beehive farm open all year round. Sale and sampling of our Landes honey, free unguided tours of the farm, treasure hunt, film and apiarium. A host of activities: Chat with a bee-keeper and help to open the hives. Children’s workshops etc. Snacks available on the premises. Opening times and full details on our website: www.ruchersduborn.fr

Take a walk along Courant des Forges trail with the help of the trail’s guide book and find yourself at the heart of a group of pinasters and then following a botanical trail.

Originally, this church, dedicated to St Martin, had a single nave. It was redesigned in the 19th century with the addition of the south side nave and later a front porch. It bears the imprint of the 15th c. with its watchtower and is composed of 2 naves. At the foot of the bell tower is an old interior doorway whose archivolt is decorated with leaning palmettes featuring oak leaves, which could be related to a late Gothic style. On the north façade of the bell tower there is a square opening that seems to have been an observation post. On the south side of the tower, there is a four-lobed opening that was used for surveillance. Inside there is a 17th century standing virgin made of gilded wood, she holds the baby Jesus on her sleeping arm while he is usually awake.

The church is in Romanesque style and probably from the 16th century with a single nave. Inside is the bust of Mommolin (a local saint). The bell tower has openings that seem to be loopholes. In the porch there is a beam with strange motifs, perhaps a specimen of popular art from the 15th century. The walls of this building are made of garluche. Next to the church is the fountain Sainte Ruffine to treat impetigo, acne and eczema.

It is a Tudor castle that was built for the Duke of Westminster in 1910. In recognition of his courage during the Boer War (South Africa), the Duke was offered the reward of a residence. During a hunting expedition, he chose the surroundings of the Aureilhan Pond to build this hunting lodge and its outbuildings, the construction of which began in 1911. The cottage is in English style with its curved gables and Landes style with its brickwork in fish bone. It was built according to the plans of his African house already named Woolsack It was a major event for the region, a large number of inhabitants worked for the Duke. Coco Chanel, Winston Churchill or Salvador Dali took advantage of this very relaxing place. The Duke's death in July 1953 put an end to the period of pomp and circumstance. Today it is a private property

On the way to Probert's manor at the end of the road is the statue of the Virgin of Maylis (mother of the lilies) installed in a dummy tree trunk. It is said to have been made after the passage of a mission.

Set in a beautiful airial of oak and plane trees, one of which is said to be the second largest plane tree in the Landes region, Manoir de Probert is an authentic Landes country manor dating from the late 17th century. Paul Déroulède, a political scientist during the Third Republic, lived here with his sister in the 1930s. And more recently, until 1997, to Paul Sargos, Nobel Peace Prize winner and co-creator of Médecins sans Frontières.

The Saint Eutrope fountain, patron saint of the Sainte-Eulalie spring, cures leg diseases and cripples. Located 100 meters from the church towards the road to CEL, near a large house, it is easily spotted among the reeds. A statue of Saint-Eutrope, which is now in the village church, originally watched over this fountain. Eutrope was the first bishop of Saintes, and it was traditional to bring to him children with stunted or weak legs, as well as the crippled. Some Jacquets stopped at the miraculous fountain, no doubt hoping to relieve the pain of their long walk.

Roast chicken, yes! But not only! Discover our whole range of poultry (chicken, guinea fowl, duck, quail, pigeon, turkey, rabbit, fattened duck, Christmas poultry) as well as our suckling pig! You can find us - Thursday at the Lit-et-Mixe market - Friday at the market of Mimizan Bourg - Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (every day from June 15th to September 15th) at the covered market of Mimizan-Plage - Sunday, bakery car park in Aureilhan.

Spanish cuisine by Loli and Luis. Royal paella for orders made 12 to 24 hours in advance in season for two people or more. Home-made tapas (ham fritos, stuffed mussels, aubergine fritters, tortillas…), calamari à la plancha, Loli-style cod, lomo, piquillos, our discovery dish, Donosti pasta… Spanish wines, Rioja, Navarra and Luis’s Sangria. Drinks, tapas, sandwiches served at the bar or to take away; stand-up dining tables available for customers

Fast food. Enjoy burgers, salads and desserts on the terrace or indoors in an air conditioned area. The restaurant also has a drive through (order at the window) and a children's play area. Cuisine: Theme nights. Dining room capacity: 100 / Terrace capacity: 100.

The restaurant of Hotel Au Bon Coin du Lac in Mimizan offers seasonal cuisine by the lake. The Chef invites you for a gourmet break to enjoy refined cuisine with a modern touch. Dishes composed of fresh products bursting with flavours.

La Mimizane is a pizzeria where you will find quality (we guarantee no frozen products) and flavours (original or classic) Pastries (some of which are homemade) will complement your menus Open 7 days a week all year round, we also offer a delivery service to Mimizan Bourg et Plage, Aureilhan, Saint Paul en Born, Sainte Eulalie en Born and Bias from 15 € order; as well as an on-site service when the weather permits on the outdoor terrace.

Tapas restaurant and bar with fresh home made products, patio and air-conditioned room open all year round.

Located 10 min by car from the beaches, close to the lake, river, forest and cycle paths. Spacious rooms with large private terraces or balconies.

Spend pleasant holidays with family or friends; come discover our recently built elegantly decorated 118sqm villa. 4 bedrooms including a master suite, 2 bathrooms and a 50sqm living room. Close to MIMIZAN and Lake Aureilhan.

La Clairière campsite is a few kilometres from the fine sands of the massive Atlantic beaches and enjoys an exceptional natural setting bordered by a river where you will be seduced by its charm and quietness. In the heart of the Landes forest, you will find a 160 m2 heated swimming pool with paddling pool surrounded by 100 m2 standings and 2-8 person mobile homes in the shade, in the sun and on the river banks. Calm and silence is guaranteed.

Gîte for 14 guests on the 8-hectare Amadeus Ranch, 5 double bedrooms, a bridal room and a mezzanine with 2 single beds and one double bed. The gîte has 4 bathrooms. Light and spacious gîte, wide open spaces, private swimming pool and jacuzzi, large, enclosed garden with tables, sunbeds, peaceful and relaxing location. Private 7m x 3.5m heated and secure swimming pool (with alarm), open from mid-May to September, not overlooked, 6-person jacuzzi under the veranda adjoining the house. Access to the ranch to visit the horses or walk around the pond. Full set of baby amenities: bed, highchair, playpen, changing table. At the back of the property, there is direct access to the Landes forest for walking or cycling. The cycle path is at the entrance to the property and provides access to the beach on the lake (4 km) and the ocean (13km)

Typical Landes-style house on a ranch with private garden, private heated swimming pool and private spa (pool and jacuzzi open May to September) located on the 8-hectare Amadeus Ranch with horses and a pond. The gîte has 4 bedrooms, each with double bed, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, kitchen area, dining room, living room. Maximum capacity 8 guests and 1 baby (babies and infants included)

40m² detached chalet on a completely enclosed property, with access to a 4x8m swimming pool at set times. Ground floor: living area with sofa bed and equipped kitchen, shower room/toilet,18m² south-facing patio with pergola and private parking. 2 bedrooms upstairs, one with 2 single beds, the other a double bed. Residential district, 900m from the shops. Doubly cleaned: usual cleaning by the occupant, and COVID disinfection by ourselves. In the interest of hygiene, pets are not allowed. No smoking in the chalet.

Located 11 km from Mimizan, the village of Pontenx offers a wide range of leisure activities, walks and activities, sports center (playground, picnic area, petanque field, city park ...), site of the Etang des Forges, streams crossing the forest of maritime pines.) You will discover immense beaches, the pleasure of walks in the forest and the well being of the lake of Aureilhan.

Between ocean, lake, dune and forest, our lodging benefits from an ideal situation to discover the Landes Coast and its numerous assets. The vast wild beaches of Mimizan await you for moments of idleness at only 9km. The lake of Aureilhan at 1.5km offers you a secure bathing and multiple nautical activities : pedal boat, canoe, paddle, games for children... The leisure activities are multiple! The nearby bicycle path allows you to move easily in the open air and in complete safety. As for the forest, you can walk in complete serenity, following the marked paths. In a very quiet residential area, our bright and functional rental also offers you all the current comforts and a refined and modern decoration: sober and clear colors, some graphic patterns and touches of color to make the whole dynamic. A nice getaway

Situated 2 mins from Mimizan lake, 10 mins from the ocean Wooded pitches, spacious pitches and mobile home rental Indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, paddling pool, slides, playground, bowling alley Bicycle path 200 m away

Located at the Guilleman sports center, the area is open all year round and has 30 sites. For your stay, the rates include individual electrical access, the cleaning and emptying station, the filling of drinking water.