Explore the hidden gems of Ygos-saint-saturnin, Landes

At Garein, we don't speak the language of wood. Here, everyone has a say in the forest! A place for living, relaxing and working, the forest has become a real source of inspiration: the Graine de Forêt discovery centre, contemporary wooden works of art that challenge the visitor, an eco-hamlet ... Go ahead and touch wood! Departure from the church square, under the plane trees.

At Garein, we don't speak the language of wood. Here, everyone has a say in the forest! A place for living, relaxing and working, the forest has become a real source of inspiration: the Graine de Forêt discovery centre, contemporary wooden works of art that challenge the visitor, an eco-hamlet ... Go ahead and touch wood! Departure from the church square, under the plane trees.

Here is an easy hike that will lead you through the heart of the Landes forest of Gascony to places which will confess the close links which with the landscapes of the high moor and to sites revealing the sensitivity revealing the sensitivity of artists through their contemporary works. Let yourself be surprised by these unusual and inspiring encounters and and take the time to contemplate, with the songs of birds and the and the scent of heather. Departure from the village hall of Garein.

From the Grande Lande to the pine forest, from resin to corn, from steam to the TGV, the Landes de Gascogne is constantly changing and adapting.

This relatively flat route follows grassy or sandy paths. The landscape is varied, with pollarded oaks, maritime pines and gallery forests. You'll also discover the Bez stream and its springs. Take time to stroll through the small town of Morcenx, whose history is linked to the EDF power plant. This route is proposed by the Comité Régional de Randonnée Pédestre. Departing from a train station or TER bus stop, it allows you to join a walking or hiking itinerary and take a stroll in ecomobility!

Safe and fast route to Arjuzanx beach from Morcenx, following the signs for cycle routes in the Morcenais region

There are many traces of a very ancient human occupation of the village. Go and discover this past. Have a nice walk! Departure from the campsite of the étang des forges.

In the heart of the Landes de Gascogne, an authentic walk through environments rich in biodiversity awaits you. Between pine forests, open sandy areas and forest ponds, known locally as lagoons, the biodiversity is remarkable. It often surprises those who think of the area as a monotonous line of maritime pine trees. Indeed, surprising species, sometimes endemic (which live only here), are to be discovered, such as the Faux-Cresson de Thore. Departure from the Etang des Forges campsite, follow the cloverleaf from 15 June and, from now on, download the route via the ecobalade application: www.ecobalade.fr/balade/balade-de-brocas-40-sur-les-traces-d-une-occupation-ancienne

The crossing of the wooded moor could be a pretext to discover the Musée des Forges. Departure from the Etang des Forges campsite.

If you are ready to experience moments of disconnection, to enter another dimension, welcome to the route of the Forest of Contemporary Art! On this itinerary, a selection of breathtaking, disconcerting and intriguing works of art, created by artists in unusual places and which echo the history of the Landes de Gascogne. A meeting between artists, Younès Rahmoun, Christophe Doucet, Alain Domagala... and a territory. Departure from the church in Vert.

Looking for an authentic, natural getaway? Between Dax and Mont de Marsan, in the heart of the land of fountains and miraculous springs, 1 hour from the ocean beaches and 15 minutes from Arjuzanx. Ousse-Suzan is surprisingly rich in diversity. That's what you'll love about our gîte "La Forge", a real cocoon, fully air-conditioned, in a comfortable loft sheepfold. A true nature vacation in the heart of the Landes forest.

Embark on a new trip to the heart of the Arjuzanx site offering easy access to the beach with supervised swimming in the lake, hiking, horse riding, mountain biking and water sports, all in a forest environment. Gîte situated on the ground floor, semi-detached, with living room-kitchen, independent living room with sofa bed, 1 bedroom (1 bed 140 and 1 bed 90), shower room with toilet, separate toilet. Washing machine, dishwasher, flat screen TV, microwave. Combined freezer and fridge. Wooden garden furniture. View on the lake. On 400 hectares with free access in the heart of a natural area, a major site for the wintering of the cranes. Accessible accommodation for people with reduced mobility.

Embark on a new trip to the heart of the Arjuzanx site offering easy access to the beach with supervised swimming in the lake, hiking, horse riding, mountain biking and water sports, all in a forest environment. Gîte situated on the first floor, semi-detached, with kitchen open onto living room, 2 bedrooms (2 beds 140), shower room, entrance, separate wc. Washing machine, dishwasher, flat screen TV, microwave. Combined freezer-fridge. Access by outside stairs, view on the lake. Wooden garden furniture. On 400 hectares with free access in the heart of a natural area, a major site for the wintering of cranes.

Embark on a new trip to the heart of the Arjuzanx site offering easy access to the beach with supervised swimming in the lake, hiking, horse riding, mountain biking and water sports, all in a forest environment. Gite located on the ground floor, semi-detached, with kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms (2 beds 140 and 2 beds 90), bathroom, separate toilet. Washing machine, dishwasher, flat screen TV, microwave. Combined freezer-fridge. View on the lake. Wooden garden furniture. On 400 hectares with free access in the heart of a natural area, a major site for the wintering of cranes. Lodging accessible to PRM (persons with reduced mobility).

In a quiet subdivision 10 minutes from Morcenx shops and services, new, fully-equipped modern studio with garden furniture and terrace. To recharge your batteries, the Arjuzanx Reserve, 15 minutes away via the cycle path, invites you to go hiking and swimming in summer, or to see the grey cranes in winter. Numerous events throughout the year. All-inclusive price - Rental from 2 consecutive nights in low season and from 4 consecutive nights in July and August.

On the borders of the Landes forest and the agricultural and hilly region of the Chalosse, settle down in the country of Marsan at 10 km west of Mont de Marsan, 28 km from the nature reserve of Arjuzanx and its beach. Here you will appreciate the calm of the countryside and the tranquility of the place, enhanced by a large and pretty contemporary swimming pool integrated in the middle of nature. This pool in the center of the living space favors conviviality; everyone can go about their activities relaxing on the deckchairs, eating on the barbecue or plancha on the 2 terraces, swimming... all this in a peaceful atmosphere, having the impression to be alone in the world. The airial around the house shelters a bowling alley and puts at the disposal a badminton game.

In the heart of the Landes de Gascogne, this character house, restored in the spirit of a family home, can accommodate 10 people in the most comfortable conditions. This country gîte is housed in the outbuildings of the former noble house of Chevalier Jean Martin de Muller (1720-1782), major of the Bercheny Hussar Regiment. It has a lovely view of the village airial and the listed Romanesque portal of its church, and benefits from the exceptional environment of an estate of almost 7ha, classified Natura 2000, comprising meadows, woods, an island, a canal with a waterfall, a river and a fishing reserve.

The lake of Arjuzanx and its nautical activities, the cycle tracks, the marked out hiking circuits, the Landes forest, here is a small outline of the activities proposed by the Pays Morcenais located between land and sea. Come and escape to the Grenouillère where Raymond will welcome you in a contemporary house offering all the comfort of today: fully equipped modern kitchen, open on the living room with 1 sofa bed 140, 1 bedroom (1 bed 120, 1 bed 90), 1 parental bedroom (1 bed 160) with shower room, that is to say a total of 8 sleepings. The house is located on a garden of 1000 ? in the peace, you will be able to relax there and to benefit from the heated swimming pool and its bowling pitch. The beaches of Mimizan and Contis are accessible in 35 minutes by car. The lake with swimming is at 6 km and the sports course at 500 m. Nearby services and shops, 15 minutes by foot.

50m2 apartment in the center of Tartas, with all amenities and shops. 2 bedrooms with double beds. 1 sofa bed 140*190 in living room. extra bed for adult, child or baby available on request.

Semi-detached house just outside Tartas. The proximity of the town and the tranquility of the countryside! Terrace to the rear, on the north side, for cooler weather. The house has 2 large bedrooms upstairs and a sofa bed in the living room on the ground floor. Bedroom 1: king-size bed 180X200. Bedroom 2: king-size bed 180X200 and a single bed 90X190.

8 springs in the Morcenais region (105 km) offer walkers the chance to discover ancestral rites around water. This spring is notable for its cave-like shelter, which allows the whole body to be abluted without being seen. The water is reputed to relieve skin ailments such as eczema, milk crusts and varicose wounds. Free access circuit

Saffron?gòssa Le safran Landais- Natural cultivation - Eco-responsible products - Small-scale farming - Great commitment Welcoming and passionate, Nelly has been growing saffron bulbs since 2017 in the commune of Arengosse. She cultivates naturally, i.e. without chemical inputs. All tasks are carried out by hand: planting, weeding, harvesting, pruning and, of course, drying. His saffron has been laboratory-tested: category 1, the best! From pure saffron to the saffron products she processes, she selects organic and/or local produce. For containers and packaging, she uses glass, cork, kraft, linen, jute, wood?

Pauline and Yann have recently set up an ambitious project on a plot of land offering many opportunities, and will be delighted to welcome you. The farm already offers eggs, strawberries and vegetables, all organically grown. Yann works on the market garden and orchard. Pauline looks after the laying hens in mobile hen houses.

Earl Casty, légumes du Brassenx is an organic farm in the commune of Arengosse, surrounded by pine trees, cornfields and fields of white asparagus. 135 hectares of farmland dedicated to organic vegetable production since 1996! Direct sales of organic vegetables: asparagus, carrots?

Labastide-Fondousse is the story of a vineyard, a family and a passion. Located in Villenave, between Tartas and Rion des Landes, this small family property of almost 1 hectare is the fruit of an atypical terroir of the Grande-Lande, a family heritage and a daily commitment. Thanks to their family, their friends, their love of the Landes and their deep desire to preserve this Landes heritage, they have succeeded in reviving Labastide-Fondousse.

4 km from the village, the miraculous fountain of Saint James, whose virtues are said to cure especially skin diseases and warts, is one of the most pleasant and mysterious of the department. In 1959, a modern style altar was built representing the shell of Saint James and a bas relief of the Saint. Beyond this altar, built on an elevation, a path leads to the seven springs whose captured waters flow into the stream of Suzan. An esplanade allows the "festival of the seven fountains of Saint James" to take place on the third Sunday in July. The clear water is very appreciated by consumers. One will note the presence in number of drosera, insectivorous plant, at the foot of the basins of the sources.

To the east of Morcenx and the Arjuzanx National Reserve, the commune of Arengosse is located 26 km north-west of Mont-de-Marsan, close to the Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park. Make a stop in its Parc des 7 eaux, a traditional outbuilding of an airial that was moved and then rebuilt in the village, in front of which a swinging well was installed This former sheep park has a silhouette comparable to that of the airial's dwelling. Contrary to the majority of the Landes sheep pens which have a roof with three or four waters maximum, the one of Arengosse has seven, hence its name! This roof is supported by wooden posts resting on stone bases and connected by plank walls.

On the banks of the Bez, river of the Haute Lande, a 2,250 m marked trail will allow you to discover almost all the characteristic flora of the different habitats of a Landes "gallery forest".

This building was built at the end of the 19th century. Inside there is a gilded wooden statue from the 18th century representing Saint Quitterie.

A listed 11th century church. The moats and paintings are being restored. For a tour, ask for the key at the town hall.

In a small village of the Haute-Lande, between Morcenx-la-Nouvelle and Mont-de-Marsan, Sébastien welcomes you warmly in his restaurant Côte Ouest, a restaurant associated with a butchery. From Tuesday to Sunday, indoors or on the terrace, you will enjoy home-made cooking, made with local products. Air-conditioned restaurant.

Bar - Restaurant - Pizzeria Nadia and Jérôme welcome you to their bar in the morning and offer a menu of the day for lunch, Monday to Friday: Competitive formula at 15? with coffee

Pizzas cooked on wood fire. Saturday, Sunday on reservation for your events.

RESTAURANT BAR GROCERY PIZZERIA We offer lunch and dinner menus and pizzas to eat in or take away.

The team at the Auberge Chez Suzon is delighted to welcome you to this authentic post house which has been delighting lovers of Landes gastronomy for over 150 years. Discover its conviviality, its service and its generous and tasty local cuisine as in the past.

The result of the will of a handful of volunteers, the Cercle des Associations was created in January 2009 and set up in a typical 19th century Landes house in the heart of the village of Garein The volunteers have at heart to perpetuate a convivial art of living. Each year they put together a rich programme of fun and cultural activities. Membership of the federation of the Circles allows them to offer a wide variety of quality music. The pleasure of the senses is completed by meals entirely prepared by the members of the association.

About twenty Pizzas to choose from, to take away or on the spot if you are on the road, play mats for your children, thank you to reserve not to wait as I work alone!

"Le Catachot is the new table landaise, nestled in the Airial overlooking Lake Arjuzanx. A simple, authentic culinary experience, featuring local delicacies. The Bar ? Restaurant opens its doors to residents, visitors and the curious to celebrate the Landes terroir with passion. The cuisine is tasty and accessible to all, so that everyone feels at home". (from catachot.fr) Le Catachot welcomes you every day from 10am to 10pm.

The team of the bistrot bleu wishes you a good tasting by offering you tasty and copious portions of gazpacho, black olive ravioles, caramelized chicken brochettes... or dishes such as, assiette du monde, cassolette de piperade with Espelette pepper and ham, duck leg, pan-fried foie gras... A good lunch or dinner in a newly renovated setting with bistro area, billiard table After this gustatory pause, the lake of Arjuzanx, a few meters away, invites you quite naturally to a stroll or a swim (supervised beach). And if you prefer a picnic, the blue bistro offers you the lake basket to take away.

Mary offers hearty family-style cuisine, and Damien takes care of the service. Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 07h00 to 15h00 friday 07h00 to 15h00 and 18h30 to 22h00 saturday 08h00 to 15h00 and 18h30 to 02h00 Exceptional evening opening by prior arrangement Workmen's menus at 13? Weekend menus at 9? only in the evening with (entrecôte or magret, home fries, a scoop of ice cream and 1/4 wine)

In the heart of the Landes forest, Marie welcomes you to her fully renovated gîte for 6 people. Between calm, hiking and heritage (listed chapel), holidays conducive to relaxation and discovery of the circuit of springs 20 minutes away, you can take advantage of the assets of the lake of Arjuzanx (supervised swimming, water sports, horse riding...)

Looking for an authentic, natural getaway? Between Dax and Mont de Marsan, in the heart of the land of fountains and miraculous springs, 1 hour from the ocean beaches and 15 minutes from Arjuzanx. Ousse-Suzan is surprisingly rich in diversity. That's what you'll love about our gîte "La Forge", a real cocoon, fully air-conditioned, in a comfortable loft sheepfold. A true nature vacation in the heart of the Landes forest.

A true family home, the Baccara Lodge is a 365m² gîte offering 8 suites and can accommodate 15 people. An enclosed park of over 1 hectare and a swimming pool with terrace await you. This elegantly-decorated, fully-equipped property is the perfect base for discovering the Landes countryside, just 40 minutes from the ocean.

Modern building style and comfort! At the gateway to the Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park, come and enjoy the Arjuzanx site only 7 km away, covering 2600 ha with highly contrasting landscapes and quite exceptional species of heritage value This natural area offers a wide range of leisure activities in summer, including swimming. Morcenx is 10 km away where you can find all the amenities or Mont-de-Marsan 26 km away to discover the town of 3 rivers. Without forgetting that good living in the Landes is above all a matter of taste.

Le Clos de Loriou awaits you for a comfortable holiday, between the nearby forest, the ocean 40 minutes away and the Arjuzanx Nature Reserve with its lake 10 minutes away. The swimming pool (8m x 4m, depth from 1.05m to 1.70m) private balneo, secured by a barrier, allows you to relax and enjoy a moment of well-being with its tonic jets, its bubbling bath on request, and its swimming against the current. The house and the outbuildings restored in the Landes style welcome you in a setting combining simplicity and charm. This independent rental is composed of a vast living room with equipped kitchen, sitting area with fireplace and dining area, 3 bedrooms (2 beds 160x200 and 2 beds 90x200), a bathroom (bathtub), a shower room, an independent toilet, an entrance hall and a storeroom (with washing machine).

A living space of 120 m2 just for you. Nature at the service of your serenity. The warmth of a guest house & services. Need a break to find yourself, recharge your batteries and take care of yourself. Want to live a unique moment of total well-being in an authentic place. This is what Elodie offers you at Temple Zen, a peaceful and charming place between ocean and forest that invites you to let go and recharge your batteries.

Annexe of the château Bétan, located in a large 12 ha-park with lots of trees and a little lake and a swimming pool (10x15) 12 km away from Tartas, in the middle of the forest, 45km away from the beaches. 2-bedroomed mezzanine 240m². American kitchen (washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, freezer), spacious living room (pull-out bed, TV, telephone, wifi). Bedroom 1 bed 160cm. Separate toilet. Bathroom with toilet. Upstairs big mezzanine lounge with bedroom area 1 bed 160cm, 1 bedroom 2 beds 90cm. Sauna, jacuzzi, billiards.

Situated in the heart of the Landes, Château Bétan and its outbuildings welcome you to one of the most beautiful sites in the region. The estate, surrounded by 12 hectares with its private lake, bathed in a green core, is a haven of peace where calm and serenity are preserved. If you need peace and quiet, then come and relax and rest in this little paradise, ideal for green tourism.

Stays, weddings and receptions in an exceptional place For your wedding or your event, for a weekend or a week's holiday, accommodate up to 10 people in this 18th century half-timbered barn, entirely renovated and tastefully furnished.