Visiting Dax allows you to immerse yourself in the Southwestern French way of life. This thermal town in France is one of the must-sees during a holiday in Les Landes. Find here all the points of interest and leisure activities available to you during your visit to the town.
Explore Dax’s Historical Monuments
Visit the Fontaine Chaude
The Fontaine Chaude is a thermal basin built in 1814 on ancient Roman baths. It is renowned for its therapeutic virtues against various ailments (bones, joints, veins, etc.). Its water is rich in a species of algae which, mixed with Adour silt, produces the natural remedy called Péloïde de Dax.
Visit the Archaeological Crypt of the Borda Museum
The Borda Museum is a gallery housing numerous collections from various fields (art, archaeology, paleontology, ethnography, science, natural history, etc.). The archaeological crypt, located 200 meters further, is attached to it. It is the remains of a huge Gallo-Roman monument dating from the 1st or 2nd century. It’s essential to discover it when you visit Dax!
Admire Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visiting Dax also means contemplating the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Dax. This Gothic-style Catholic church, built between the 13th and 18th centuries, stands out with its 56-stop organ, one of the most beautiful in France.
Visit the Dax Arenas
Dax is a town in Les Landes known for bullfighting (corrida) and ‘course landaise’ (Landes-style cow racing), two disciplines pitting man against a fighting bull. The Dax Arenas are a beautiful building where you can attend bullfighting shows and other cultural events.
Discover Natural and Sports Activities to Do in Dax
Walk the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago)
You can visit Dax and its surroundings by taking the religious pilgrimage route of the Way of St. James. There are several routes, but it’s the ‘Voie de Tour’ (Tours Route), a 150 km path connecting Le Muret to Sorde-l’Abbaye, that passes through Dax.
Take a Stroll along Lake Christus in Saint-Paul-lès-Dax
Lake Christus is an 11-hectare developed basin located in a green and peaceful setting. It features a pétanque court, a playground, a picnic table, and a hiking or cycling trail.
Enjoy Water Activities on the Adour
The Adour is a prime waterway for fishing enthusiasts. This Aquitaine river offers an exceptional viewpoint for discovering Les Landes during a canoe or stand-up paddle descent.
Attend Festive Events in Dax
To enrich your discoveries, you can visit Dax during one of these festive events:
- Duck Festival, a gourmet event for lovers of local produce. It is usually organized between May and June, in collaboration with passionate artisans and producers.
- The Dax Feria, a mix of free shows that take place for 5 days around August 15th (concerts, parades, Landes bullfighting, etc.). The Feria mainly takes place at the Dax Arenas.
- Toro y Salsa, held in September, is another mix of free entertainment (bullfighting shows, salsa concerts, gastronomic festivities, etc.).
Taste Dax’s Culinary Specialties
Duck in all its forms (confit, magret, aiguillette, foie gras, Landes salad, etc.) is the main specialty of Dax.
You also have the Dax madeleine, an exceptional artisanal biscuit distinguished by its almond flavor and soft texture.
Discovering essential monuments, attending friendly festivities, enjoying outdoor activities, tasting local specialties made from regional products… Visiting Dax during your stay in Les Landes is all of this at once. For accommodation, Camping la Jaougotte in Vielle-Saint-Giron, in the heart of a sublime environment, welcomes you to its equipped mobile homes and prime pitches. Is it raining? Enjoy activities to do in Les Landes when it rains, for unforgettable holidays even in the rain!