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Tourism Dax
Dax is a city located in the Landes, in Aquitaine. Historically, in the Middle Ages, it belonged to the region of Gascony.
This town is a spa town, and that since ancient times. In addition to its hot springs, Dax won for its bullfighting, both Landes and Spanish, and also for sports such as rugby.
The city is at the crossroads of different countries, it offers landscapes that are diverse, ranging from swampy plains to rolling hills, or large areas of pine forest in the Great Plains.
Many prehistoric remains have been found around Dax, but also in antiquity and the Middle Ages. Its historical heritage is rich and varied through the ages.
Sights of Dax
- Borda Museum
- Rempart Gallo-Romain
- Museum of ALAT and the helicopter
- Park Théodore Denis
- Park of Sarrat
- Cathedral Notre-Dame
Museums and monuments to visit
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Musée de l'ALAT et de l'hélicoptèreThe Museum of ALT and the helicopter welcomes visitors over 2500m ² in order to present the history of the Light Aviation Army as well as helicopters. This museum has over 30 aircraft in all ...
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Musée de BordaBorda museum was created in the former Carmelite chapel built in 1523. Explore the numerous works of art and objects depicting the history of the town of Dax (archaeological remains, sculptures, ...
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Musée de la ChalosseThe « Musée de la Chalosse » located in Montfort-en-Chalosse, presents a typical 19th century agricultural and viticultural estate. The museum is located on the estate of Carcher, ...
The city of Dax, in the heart of the Landes forest
- Thème : Sites and museums
- Départ : Dax
- Durée : 7 jours
The city is located in the heart of the Landes forest between the Atlantic Ocean (Beaches, surf, fishing, sailing..) and the Pyrenees (Ski, Hiking..). Dax is the city of 'Bien-vivre' or good quality of life in English.
Discover the Landes department
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Dax
- Durée : 4 jours
Discover the towns and cities to visit in the Landes department. Enjoy the outdoors and tourist activities in the Landes.
Dax - Number one destination for Spa holidays
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Dax
- Durée : 4 jours
Discover Dax and its surroundings as well as the diversity of the Landes department: the Landes coast and the Landes forest, the 'Pays D'Orthe', Chalosse, and Armagnac.
Saubusse
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Saubusse
- Durée : 3 jours
Saubusse is located in the department of the Landes in the Aquitaine region. It is a small and charming viallge as well as a thermal site located along the Adour banks near a bridge.
Espace Thermal
- Dax
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