You are now entering the land of Roquefort! Even though it is mainly known for its cheese, this region offers many hidden gems, witnessing a rich and varied history and heritage. The town of Roquefort awaits you!

To discover:

• Stroll through the town centre and discover the remnants of its medieval past: the Sainte-Marie church, the 15th-century Saint-Joseph chapel, the Gothic Pène-Cadet bridge over the Douze, Place des Cagots, and the old towers of the Château de Marsan, among others.

• Also discover the magnificent "La Monumental des Pins" bullring. Inaugurated in 1951, it is listed as an official Historic Monument.

• Visit the Château de Foix for a leap back into the Middle Ages!

Here you are in the heart of the Landes, in the Pays Morcenais! An ideal destination for nature lovers with its forest walks in shimmering colours. Every season is perfect for discovering local gastronomy at the markets and joining guided bike or walking tours: ideal for exploring the rich local heritage. Head for Morcenx-la-Nouvelle!

To discover:

• Visit the Arjuzanx Nature Reserve: a haven of diversity! Enjoy its lakes, supervised beach, water activities, yoga sessions, or discovery trails: there is something for everyone!

• Take a peaceful stroll through the 5-hectare arboretum at the Domaine de Moré, perfect to explore in any season. Make sure to visit the Étang de Moré with its spillway and fishing pontoons.

• Enjoy the warm evening activities after dark, such as themed nights, outdoor cinema, cheering on the comic bullfight (known locally as a charlotade) in the beautiful wooden bullring, or joining a gourmet walk... A festive atmosphere is guaranteed!

The journey continues along the Landes coast in the town of Vielle-Saint-Girons, which boasts 17 kilometres of Atlantic coastline. Nature lovers will enjoy exceptional landscapes, sometimes entirely created by man.

To discover:

• Explore the town centre to admire the Sauveté column built in the 11th and 12th centuries and the medieval heritage along the Way of St. James.

• Marvel at the huge pine trees planted in the 19th century to stabilize the dunes during a forest walk.

• Tread the sand on one of the 3 fine sandy beaches of Vielle-Saint-Girons, with a choice of relaxing or enjoying water sports.

Continue your Landes journey with Mimizan and Saint-Julien-en-Born! The pine trees and long sandy beaches are characteristic of the authentic charm of these two destinations.

To discover:

• Try your hand at fishing or enjoy your passion at the many dedicated spots, an ideal refuge for keen anglers who can hook pollack, sea bream, sea bass or meager.

• Stroll through the centre of Mimizan and admire the late 12th-century porch tower, the remnant of a vast priory and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Keep your eyes wide open along the "Étang de la Mailloueyre" discovery trail at the Leslurgues natural site. An impressive variety of landscapes between dunes, freshwater ponds, springs, marshes, forest and two animal observatories that will delight children.

• Enjoy a wide range of activities: cycling, water sports, walking, and much more!

The adventure continues a little further north, in Pontenx-les-Forges. This picturesque village reveals traces of a prosperous industrial past from the 18th to the 19th century. The combination of the local stone known as garluche and red-brick houses lends a characteristic charm to Pontenx-les-Forges.

To discover:

• Pause time and stroll around the Bouricos district to discover local heritage and traditional crafts such as basketry.

• Walk under the pine forest alongside the Étang de la Forge on the Courant des Forges discovery trail for a 14.7-kilometre loop.

• Stroll through the streets of the village of Pontenx-les-Forges and let its story be told through the municipality's architectural heritage.

The penultimate stage of this lovely tour is in Gastes, in the north of the Landes department. This authentic town is located in the very heart of the Landes forest, near Lake Parentis-Biscarrosse.

To discover:

• Try water activities such as sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, board sports, or pedalos for the less adventurous.

• Set up your fishing rod on the shores of the lake for angling enthusiasts. Pike-perch, carp, and pike inhabit the depths of Lake Parentis-Biscarrosse.

• Stroll along the harbour of the town, where boats are part of the cultural heritage of this peaceful destination.

Welcome to Biscarrosse to end this wonderful journey along the Landes coast! On the agenda: relaxation, leisure and nature. Between cycling, water sports, fishing and lounging around, with local beaches and lakes, there is something for everyone! Don't forget to take a trip to the Landes forest, a natural regional park of nearly one million hectares along the Atlantic coast.

To discover:

• Discover Saint-Martin church from the 14th and 15th centuries, built in typical Landes stone: garluche.

• Visit the Seaplane Museum (Musée de l'Hydraviation) and its collector's items, documents, and restored vintage seaplanes.

• Stepping back in time with the Museum of Traditions (Musée des Traditions) through the stories of Landes heritage and everyday life since the Middle Ages.

• Pass by the 14th-century Château de Montbron.

• Go see the sculpture by artist Olga Kisseleva, paying tribute to the Ancient Elm (L'Orme Ancien), a tree that was over 600 years old, installed at the exact same location.