Explore Herre, Landes, Aquitaine

To find peace and quiet and recharge your batteries far from the big cities, this itinerary combines a walk in the woods and a stroll through the vineyards between the churches of the two parishes of Saint-Pé and Saint-Simon.

The sand of the Landes and the clay of the valleys, the cultivated forest of pines and the older and wilder forest of oaks, hazelnuts and acacias, here is a contrasting walk in the heart of nature. Shortly after departure you will discover the site of Gueyze with the old castle and the fortified mill of the 15th century and its church of the 11th century with its trefoil apse. After the monument dedicated to the Néracais resistance fighters, you will cross the Gueyze river. You will then begin a long forest path which leads to the clearing surrounding the church of Meylan. After the town hall, alternatively sandy or sandy paths cross coniferous plantations, but also hornbeam, acacia and oak woods. Cross the Gueyze again on a two-arch bridge to reach the adjoining town hall.

This small walk without great difficulty will offer you at first, a very beautiful sight on the valley of the Gélise and thereafter, a walk on the paths of the Landaise forest.

This narrow and deep green valley conceals treasures of surprises: towns with a strong personality, rich and luxuriant vegetation. To discover them, follow the old railway line from Sos to Mézin.

The sand of the Landes and the clay of the valleys, the cultivated forest of pines and the older and wilder forest of oaks, hazel trees and acacias, this is a walk full of contrasts in the heart of nature. Shortly after the start you will discover the site of Gueyze with the old castle and the fortified mill of the 15th century and its church of the 11th century with the trefoil apse. After the monument dedicated to the resistance fighters of Nerac, you will cross the Gueyze. You will then take a long forest path which leads to the clearing surrounding the church of Meylan. After the town hall, sandy or sandy paths cross coniferous plantations, but also hornbeam, acacia and oak woods. Cross the Gueyze again on a two-arched bridge to reach the town hall.

On this small and contrasted circuit you will first discover the sand of the Landes and the pine forest cultivated in the north. In the south the clay soil of the Gueyze valley is planted with oaks and various and various species of hardwoods.

An immemorial point of passage on the Ténarèze Roman road, this open and lively landscape is made up of woods and vineyards. You can also learn about the land in the farms, around the products of the fat, the local wines, the Armagnac and the Floc de Gascogne.

To capture the spirit of this small country reminiscent of Italy, this itinerary offers low-angle views of Poudenas from the Gélise, and panoramic images as you pass over the hillsides. The village is located on the northern slope of the Gélise valley, on the border between Armagnac and the Gascony forest. Over the centuries, it was built around its castle, built in the 13th century, to control the valley, then it developed on the slope down to the river. Butcheries were established in the 19th century and continued until the 20th century. The economy of Poudenas is based primarily on its pine forests and vineyards of Armagnac. The wheat mill of Poudenas also visible on this circuit was built in the 16th century on the banks of the Gélise.

From Réaup to Lisse, associated communes, this long hike will make you discover, from some viewpoints at the edge of the massif, the different species of the Landes forest: oaks, cork oaks, pines... The natural resources of Réaup make it a village of workers, but above all of gemmakers and lumberjacks organized in a "mutual aid society" since the 19th century. Along this route, you will see the castle and the chapel of Lisse, its parish church and those of Réaup and Cieuse. You will also pass by many pigeon houses and not far from the lake of Lislebonne situated in the heart of an oak forest which, with its leisure centre, welcomes many tourists.

From the rest area, popular with motorists on their way to Spain, this loop takes you along the tracks of the old Casteljaloux / Mont-de-Marsan railway line, into the Pompogne forest.

In the quiet countryside, in a former stable charmingly refurbished, 3 rooms (“Poplars”, “Acacias”, “Oaks”) with private bathroom, above a specially appointed living room where you can have breakfast, a TV with WIFI access, and a play room for children. Relaxation and warmth guaranteed.

Located between the Landes, Gers and Gironde regions, you will enjoy the charm and beauty of this typical old house. The gite includes a downstairs area and a first floor, is adjacent to the owners’ 18th century property and has separate living areas for total privacy. It is in the heart of a property with hundred-year old trees and a lake for guaranteed peace and quiet. Floor area: 90 m². 3 rooms: 1 with a double and a single bed, 1 large double and 1 single. Baby cot and equipment available. Bed linen for hire. Wash room. WC. Fitted kitchen: Dishwr, Wmachine, Mwave. Living room/lounge: sofa. TV. WiFi and house cleaning at extra cost. Electric heating. Private shaded area in front of house. Parking.

The exterior of this Landes hut, which dates back to 1944, contrasts with its recent renovation. Situated in the heart of a listed hamlet, just a stone?s throw from a private pond, it will appeal to all lovers of the great outdoors. Forest walks, fishing, wildlife, discovery of the local heritage and the Armagnac region.

In the heart of Armagnac country, in a charming little bastide, the Clos du Benestar welcomes you in a house dating from the Middle Ages. Restored in the respect of the original materials, wood and stone have the beautiful part. A real cocoon for a peaceful holiday, ideal to recharge your batteries in peace and quiet. The gîte has a bucolic charm and is set in a large green area with many trees. Mauvezin d'Armagnac is located a stone's throw from La Bastide d'Armagnac and the spa town of Barbotan. To commune with nature, walking loops offer walks to discover the heritage and beautiful landscapes of the Landes d'Armagnac.

On the borders of the Landes and the Gers, in the heart of the Landes forest, in the middle of a 1500m² clearing, protected from the woods and from view, you will enjoy the tranquillity of the place. Marie-Claude will open the doors of her house and offers you 2 bedrooms, one of which is a family room.

Nestled in the heart of the countryside, this ancestral home dating back to 1800 offers a unique experience where authenticity and charm meet. Immerse yourself in the warm atmosphere of this Landes house and let yourself be transported back in time. Come and enjoy a unique experience in our traditional Landes guest house. Immerse yourself in the warm atmosphere of this historic home, sample the delights of the local gastronomy and discover the treasures of the region. Whether you're a lover of history, nature or gastronomy, our guest house will seduce you and provide you with unforgettable memories. Book now and let yourself be charmed by the authenticity of the Landes house.

At the Clos Bleu, ideally located in the heart of the superb XIIIth century bastide of Labastide d'Armagnac, Maryse and Jean Paul, producers of the Domaine de Luquet armagnac, welcome you in a charming authentic gîte with today's comfort. A large town house entirely renovated to accommodate 8 to 10 people, it is an ideal base for discovering Gascony and its treasures, starting with Labastide. Stroll through the narrow streets, have a drink or dinner in the shelter of the arcades of the royal square, in season enjoy the festivals and animations... before going back to your terrace and relax in the spa. You can also visit the Domaine de Luquet store, for an initiation to the tasting of armagnac, the brandy with 40 virtues..

In the southern part of Lot-et-Garonne, near the Gers and Landes regions, SOS is a small village with narrow streets and very welcoming guest houses like the Bourdieu b@b. A former totally restored 17th century farmhouse, made up of a ground floor and an upstairs level, ideal for a large family. You will appreciate the numerous rooms including a games room with its own porch roof and the large garden with fenced-off swimming pool. Floor area: 300 m². 7 rooms: 1 double, 2 singles, 1 double, 2 singles, 1 single, 2 singles, 1 double and 1 double. 4 bathrooms with 3 en-suite and 1 private. 5 WCs, 1 separate. Bed linen for hire. Kitchen: Mwave, Dishwr. Wmachine and spin dryer in laundry room. Living room. Lounge: sofas, flat-screen TV, Internet access. Fireplaces. Gas central heating. 80 m² covered terrace. Large porch roof. Private grounds covering 50 acres. 14mx7m private fenced-off sw

Lovers of large convivial tables as well as hushed atmospheres, we welcome you to the Bistro Sotiate in Sos. Our menu varies according to the seasons, with local cuisine and inspiration from elsewhere. Equipped with a wood-burning fireplace, the Bistro also offers a wide range of wood-grilled meats. Our mission? To welcome you in a warm atmosphere for a cuisine that will awaken your taste buds and comfort your palate.

On the edge of the Landes forest, the Gîte de Meylan was once the village hotel. Completely renovated, with its wood-clad extension and original kitchen and bar, the gîte has kept its soul with a modern touch. Situated in a small hamlet, 20km from the Thermes de Barbotan and Casteljaloux lake, and 5km from the town of Sos-en-Albret and its amenities, the gîte will welcome you for a stopover or a stay in the countryside. On the ground floor, you'll find a large living room with a sitting area, a dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen, a shower room with Italian shower and toilet, and a laundry room. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms (1x140 and 2x190), a bathroom with bath, a toilet and a dressing room. Outside, there's a 1200m² enclosed garden with a south-facing terrace overlooking the Pyrenees, a bowling green and 1 bicycle.

5 kms away from Gabarret, St Clair's church dates back to the13th century. Nice square bell-tower. 14th century chrisma on the south facade. The church is currently closed to the public.

Bullring built in 1914 by Dr. Rocher. Typical layout with oval ring. Courses landaises (local sport of bull dodging and jumping - no killing).

Built on a former railway line linking Gabarret to Mont de Marsan, the Voie verte du Marsan et de l'Armagnac offers a mosaic of landscapes to cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders over 52 km. Since 2018, it has been an integral part of the Scandiberique, the pilgrims' cycle route (EuroVélo 3) which links the town of Tronheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela, crossing France over 1,700 km, including 195 km in the Landes. Signposted by the Landes Department, it is possible to take the cycle tourism loops to join the greenways from Saint Sever to Dax or from Lagraulet to Condom in the Gers

St Luperc's church, built around 1850 on the site of the old romanesque church destroyed in 1569, during the wars of religion. Only remain from that period is the romanesque portal. Open every day.

In the heart of lower Armagnac, overlooking the plain of Escalans, the medieval castle of Caumale stands with its proud silhouette of five imposing towers. It has always been inhabited by great travellers, it gathers exotic treasures and takes you on a colourful and spicy journey from Saint Domingue to our Landes lands: rich collections of porcelain, chocolate makers, family paintings, souvenirs and the room of the Marshal de Rochambeau An enchanting setting and exceptional services make it the perfect place for wedding receptions. It is also a venue for concerts, theatre and historical conferences. Rental of salons possible

St John the Baptsit's church, one of the most interesting buildings in the Gabarret area. Wall bell-tower, flanked to the South by a round tower inside which is a spiral staircase. Gothic portal with brace shaped gable. Roman sanctuary. Open everyday.

Church with a turret, actual defensive tower with loopholes. A gothic capital is the only remain of St Martin's church destroyed around 1870. Beautiful gothic cross at the corner of the cemetery.

In private domain 2nd category: The lake of Jouandet extends over the commune of Escalans and Gabarret. Reserve on all the dike and on approximately 300 m between the dike and the bridge of the old railway. Total reserve on the Parleboscq side. Rich in whitefish and carnivorous fish in a pleasant environment. Fishing permit

The site of Sabaille offers you 7 ha of biological wealth crossed by a footpath. This reservoir of biodiversity then takes you across meadows to skirt an area of wasteland, from a well-sown lawn to an oak grove. Here the oaks, alders, willows, pines, robinia and so many other species are as many habitats for a wild fauna that is the master of the place. A pond makes its waters available to fishermen and the trail, lined with information panels, awakens the walker's interest in the conservation of such natural environments and the remarkable species that live there.

If you're hungry, if you don't have any ideas for a meal, if your friends come home unexpectedly, Toli Pizza's homemade pizzas to go are there. Fresh pizza dough every day, kneaded in the Gabardan premises with love and delicacy. High quality wheat flour. The unique know-how of a recipe elaborated by the chef, whose secret he alone holds and which allows for a tender and refined dough. Every month he creates the "Pizza of the month", always original, colorful, it adapts to the products of the season.

ALEGRIA BISTROT is a modern, warm and friendly place in the heart of Gabarret. The air-conditioned dining room or, during the summer season, the terrace sheltered by a pergola, will enable you to spend a pleasant moment with family or friends. Here, from starter to dessert, everything is homemade. The chef takes great pleasure in highlighting the quality of local produce, cooked in a charcoal oven (indoor barbecue for grilled dishes).

Restaurant with hotel located near the village. Closed Friday and Sunday nights. Cosed the first 2 weeks of January. 40 seat patio open in the summer. Summer garden with BBQ.

Price: maxi 28€ mini 15.50€ Daily menu 11€ A la carte from 5€ Dinners with dancing can be organized upon request.

Closed Saturdays. Gourmet specialties. Closed the first 3 weeks of July and the first 2 weeks of January.

On the border of the Landes and the Gers, in the heart of Labastide d'Armagnac, one of the most beautiful bastides of the South-West, Alain, Maryse and their daughter Aurélie welcome you in their charming inn. A regional and traditional cuisine concocted with noble products of the region will be served in the dining room or under the arcades offering an exceptional view on the Place Royale. Inside the restaurant you will find a store of regional products. (Foie gras, rillettes ...) to prolong the pleasure after the vacations. The restaurant also proposes, from Monday to Friday, a dish of the day to take away.

Home-made ice creams, tea room. Open everyday in July and August from 2PM to 11PM. Exhibits by contemporary artists inside.

Located under the arcades of the Place Royale in Labastide d'Armagnac, the Giulietta pizzeria welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Come and enjoy Christophe's pizzas and Manue's home-made specialities: lasagne, tiramisu, gourmet salads. All prepared with local products. And to end the evening well, take the stairs to the pub to taste craft beers from here and elsewhere as well as a wide choice of wines. The pub will also serve you a choice of tapas, plates to share, cheeses and cold cuts to accompany the various beverages.

Crepes restaurant under the arcades of the Place Royale. Sweet/savory crepes or traditional cooking.

Cyrille's simple, tasty cuisine, a smiling welcome from Dominique and Michelle, a private dining room and terrace, a warm, cosy atmosphere... everything you need to spend a pleasant moment in a superb 13th-century bastide, and to bring the locals back together! Enjoy Cyrille's favorite dishes: country terrine with Armagnac and pistachios, homemade beef lasagne, roast Camembert with honey and rosemary and divine sauces (sauce vigneronne, peach sauce, honey), not forgetting local confits, magrets and foies gras! Don't leave without a dessert: try Cyrille's lemon tiramisu or tarte tatin for a delicious finish! Service + : Daily lunch menu, takeaway meals, catering platters, theme evenings, etc See you soon!

The Domaine de Clavé welcomes you in its green setting with a pond, meadows and horses, on the borders of the Landes and the Gers, in the land of Armagnac. Calm and relaxation reign supreme in our 50 hectare park with trees and flowers. The private swimming pool (15mx6m) is exclusively reserved for you. This rental is exceptional because of its volumes (400m²), its idyllic setting and its top-of-the-range services. This old 18th century farmhouse offers a fully equipped kitchen (2 dishwashers, American fridge, 5 burner gas cooker, 1 oven), a large living room with dining room, piano and lounge, an independent lounge (flat screen TV, DVD), 4 bedrooms upstairs (4 beds 160x200), a shower room, a bathroom, 2 toilets, a laundry room (2 washing machines, tumble dryer). A private covered terrace with garden furniture and plancha extends the interior living space

The Domaine de Clavé welcomes you in its green setting with a pond, meadows and horses, on the borders of the Landes and the Gers, in the land of Armagnac. Calm and relaxation reign supreme in our 50 hectare park with trees and flowers. The private swimming pool (15mx6m) is exclusively reserved for you. This rental is exceptional because of its volumes (400m²), its idyllic setting and its top-of-the-range services. This old 18th century farmhouse offers a fully equipped kitchen (2 dishwashers, American fridge, 5 burner gas cooker, 1 oven), a large living room with dining room, piano and lounge, an independent lounge (flat screen TV, DVD), 4 bedrooms upstairs (4 beds 160x200), a shower room, a bathroom, 2 toilets, a laundry room (2 washing machines, tumble dryer). A private covered terrace with garden furniture and plancha extends the interior living space

In the very heart of the village, in a beautiful 20th century mansion with an evocative name, the Maison Jeanne d'Albret, close to all shops and 5 minutes from Barbotan les thermes, 3 spacious bedrooms on the first floor, with antique and contemporary furniture (bed 140) and a private shower room and WC. Lounge available on the first floor. Common room for your breakfasts and meals. Terrace and small garden at your disposal.

The restaurant offers different menus according to the season. In winter, in the warm dining room decorated with local colors, you will discover Sebastien's cooking. Sebastien particularly enjoys using local products for his recipes. In the summer, you will be enchanted by the ambiance of the summer garden.

Pascale & Philippe welcome you to "L'Escafouchot de Moulère", ideally located in the heart of the South-West, in the heart of the Landes department. With three comfortable double rooms, it's the ideal destination to recharge your batteries. For sports enthusiasts, there's a hiking and cycling trail, an outdoor swimming pool heated in season, a pétanque court and badminton. You're just a stone's throw away from vineyards, Armagnac wineries and historic bastides. Barbotan spa nearby.

2 bedroom one story house (42m2) in a quiet setting, 5mns away from Barbotan-les-Thermes. Vestibule, kitchenette, living room with sofa bed, shaded patio. 1 bedroom with one double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, bathroom, electric heater, shared washing machine, swimming pool nearby.

2 bedroom one story house (42m2) in a quiet setting, 5mns away from Barbotan-les-Thermes. Vestibule, kitchenette, living room with sofa bed, shaded patio. 1 bedroom with one double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, bathroom, electric heater, shared washing machine, swimming pool nearby.

2 bedroom one story house (42m2) in a quiet setting, 5mns away from Barbotan-les-Thermes. Vestibule, kitchenette, living room with sofa bed, shaded patio. 1 bedroom with one double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, bathroom, electric heater, shared washing machine, swimming pool nearby.