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Mont-de-Marsan
Mont-de-Marsan is inland in Aquitaine, in the Landes department and south of the Parc Naturel Regional des Landes de Gascogne, at the confluence of the Midou river and douze river. Dax is to the south-west and Nérac to the north-east.
Often ignored in the race to reach the Atlantic beaches, Mont-de-Marsan makes an interesting stop-off point with a few interesting features.
There are various half-timbered medieval houses to discover in Mont-de-Marsan. The most impressive ancient houses are in stone, however - the two fortified houses dating from the 12th century. The houses are fortified because they once formed part of the towns defensive walls. They are located in Rue Maubec.
One highlight is an interesting museum of sculpture dating from the 1930's - the Musee Despiau-Wlerick. The building itself, called the donjon lacataye, is attractive and dates from the 13th century - the two houses that originally formed the building were merged and the crenellations added in the 15th century.
Despiau and Wlerick were sculptors between the two world wars and the museum is dedicated to their works, and also features other scuptures from the same period.
The sculpture theme continues in the town itself, with various examples on display as you explore the pedestrianised centre of Mont-de-Marsan.
Mont-de-Marsan is also an important base for the French air-force.
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Places to visit - Mont-de-Marsan
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map: Mont-de-Marsan.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Mont-de-Marsan are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Hagetmau town at 28 km
- See also Mont-de-Marsan (version Francais)
Tourist Classifications for Mont-de-Marsan
- Town is "Ville Fleurie category 4" (ie good attention to gardens and flowers)
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