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Dax

“Le petit train” (the little train) is a unique way to see Dax’s architectural heritage and the Landes Sub-prefecture’s Gallo-Roman vestiges. Don’t miss the city’s ramparts, the crypt and the “Fontaine Chaude” (hot-spring fountain).

A prime hydrotherapy spa treatment destination for centuries, the city is also famous for its ferias in August and the Toros y Salsa festival in September.

The farmers’ market Saturday and Sunday mornings is a great place to get your fill of local specialities.

The Landes

This French department has a great number of nature reserves, between the Parc Naturel des Landes de Gascogne (Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park) and the fine sandy beaches of the Côte d’Argent (Silver Coast). About 30 km from Camping les Chênes, don’t miss out on the seaside towns of Soustons, Vieux-Boucau and Seignosse for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Landes region is also well known for its gastronomy. Farm-raised ducks and chicken, Chalosse beef, white asparagus, Adour kiwi, Tursan wine and the Floc de Gascogne aperitif are all perfect examples of this area’s local treasures.

Le Pays Basque

With the campsite as your departure point, go on an excursion to the Basque Country (45 minutes away) or the border of Spain (1 hour away).

With its own language and culture, you’ll want to explore the Basque Country between the sea and the Pyrenees:

• Along the coast: Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint-Jean de Luz;
• Inland: typical Basque villages such as Sare, Espelette and Ainhoa.

Spanish hospitality awaits you on the other side of the border in San Sebastian (Donostia in Basque) and Bilbao. Between museums, tapas bars and corridas, you’ll be enchanted by Spain.