Montfort-en-Chalosse

A few minutes from Dax, between the pine forest and the Pyrenees with its green and hilly landscape, Chalosse offers another face of the Landes and Montfort-en-Chalosse is at heart. Formerly composed of various agricultural crops, Chalossais grove is a high gastronomic tradition land renowned for its foie gras and authentic Beef Chalosse.

Enjoy this bucolic countryside to come and do your cure in Préchacq -les- Bains. Two possible directions : rheumatology and respiratory tract.

Municipality	Montfort-en-Chalosse
Postcode	40380
Tourism label
Latitude	43.7112950 (N 43° 42’ 41”)
Longitude	-0.8388260 (W 0° 50’ 20”)
Altitude	From 26m to 108m
Surface area	11.57 km²
Population	1224 inhabitants
Density	105 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Mont-de-Marsan (43 km, 39 min)
Insee code	40194
Intercommunality	CC Terres de Chalosse
Department	Landes
Territories	Aquitaine, Gascony
Region	New-Aquitaine

Nousse	2 km (5 min)
Gamarde-les-Bains	3.9 km (5 min)
Poyartin	4.1 km (6 min)
Gibret	5.3 km (9 min)
Baigts	5.3 km (7 min)
Lahosse	5.4 km (9 min)
Lourquen	5.7 km (8 min)
Saint-Geours-d'Auribat	5.8 km (7 min)
Poyanne	6.6 km (9 min)
Castelnau-Chalosse	6.9 km (8 min)
Ozourt	7 km (9 min)
Goos	7.6 km (11 min)
Louer	7.7 km (10 min)
Hinx	7.9 km (9 min)
Cassen	8.1 km (10 min)

Visit to the bastide (document to be collected from the tourist office) and guided tour for groups on request on +33 5 58 98 58 50.
Chalosse Museum which presents to the public a typical agricultural and wine estate of the 19th century: traditional habitats, agricultural equipment, furniture collections, techniques and know-how... Everything is carefully reconstructed and furnished to give you the impression of entering an inhabited place.
The fountain with 100 steps.
The Payot garden.
The belvedere.
Visit to a honey house.
Visit to farms: fattened ducks.

Information points	Tourist Office of Montfort-en-Chalosse
Leisure centres	Museum of the Chalosse
Monuments	Church Saint-Pierre

Let's sing under the pines: in March.
Landes Spring: in April.
Abbey Festival: in June.
Local festivals: the last weekend of July.
Les Moments Musicaux de Chalosse: in July.
Country Producers Market: in August.
Heritage Days: in September.
Vine and heritage: end of September-beginning of October.

Marché Traditionnel

On 1 june 2024
Place des arènes
Meet us every Saturday morning in Hinx en Chalosse, in the south of the Landes. The exhibitors make you discover their products and their take-away meals. When your basket is full and well protected in your car, why not put on your walking shoes ? From the town hall, take the route du Port. After a few kilometres, on the left, stop at the old port of Hinx. In the past, this was a lively place and trade was going well. The galleys were loaded with wine and grain, among other things. Here you can join the Sentier de l'Adour. This path can also be enjoyed by mountain bike. In Hinx, you can also walk on the Voie Verte de Chalosse, which is forbidden to motorized vehicles. Either you go towards Dax, or you continue towards the Terres de Chalosse. Contact the Tourist Office to find out more : heritage, flavours, walks…

Journée Portes Ouvertes Soins Ayurvédiques

On 1 june 2024
388 avenue Jean Jaures, Salon de Coiffure Bohâme Studio
Special day ayurvedic care and massage - Come and discover the 100% natural L'Envolée des Couleurs rituals and range - On the program from 9am to 2pm : sharing, relaxation, exchange and well-being - Ayurvedic cranial treatments, energy treatments - View the program and register - Reservations required before Tuesday May 28

Visite Privilège au Musée de la Chalosse

On 4 june 2024
480 chemin du Sala
Chalosse offers you another face of the Landes. Just a stone's throw from the town, on the Domaine de Carcher, this museum invites you to travel back in time to the heart of rural life in the 19th century. You will discover the elegantly furnished mansion, the wine storehouse and its Roman wine press, the bread oven, the farmer's house and garden..

Exposition Dessin Sylvie Talon

From 5 to 22 june 2024
115 Grand'rue, Le Chapeau Rouge
Exhibition of colored pencil drawings.

"Les Belles Lettres de la Course Landaise"

On 5 june 2024
480 chemin du Sala, Musée de la Chalosse
The Friends of the Musée de la Chalosse invite you to attend a lecture entitled "Les belles lettres de la course landaise", presented by François BORDES, Head of Culture and Heritage at the Fédération Française de la Course Landaise.

Marché Traditionnel

On 5 june 2024
Place du Foirail, Sous la halle
Rendez-vous every Wednesday morning in Montfort-en-Chalosse in the south of the Landes. Under the market hall, you will have the choice : fruits, vegetables, fish, delicatessen, pastries, take-away meals… So many delicacies ! Since you are here, why not stroll through the streets of this Bastide built in the 13th century ? Follow the circuit indicated near the market hall, it is also available at the Tourist Office Terres de Chalosse. We will take the opportunity to show you the must-see places, gourmet addresses and walks or bike rides (on the spot there is the Voie Verte de Chalosse). You can also discover the town with your smartphone and the free geocaching application Tèrra Aventura. The start is at the Musée de la Chalosse, an agricultural estate that recreates life in the 19th century. Take the time to visit it too to understand our Chalosse lands.

Trésors Gorumands : Démonstration de Confitures aux Fruits de Saison

On 7 june 2024
Place du Foirail, Sous la halle
Discover the steps of the manufacturing of Oh Palais d'Isa's artisanal jams. Isabelle Amistadi offers original and varied jams, made with fresh French fruit from local producers. They are cooked in a copper cauldron. These jams have been awarded at the Salon de l'Agriculture. Tasting.

Marché Traditionnel

On 8 june 2024
Place des arènes
Meet us every Saturday morning in Hinx en Chalosse, in the south of the Landes. The exhibitors make you discover their products and their take-away meals. When your basket is full and well protected in your car, why not put on your walking shoes ? From the town hall, take the route du Port. After a few kilometres, on the left, stop at the old port of Hinx. In the past, this was a lively place and trade was going well. The galleys were loaded with wine and grain, among other things. Here you can join the Sentier de l'Adour. This path can also be enjoyed by mountain bike. In Hinx, you can also walk on the Voie Verte de Chalosse, which is forbidden to motorized vehicles. Either you go towards Dax, or you continue towards the Terres de Chalosse. Contact the Tourist Office to find out more : heritage, flavours, walks…

Lise Deharme, ses Poèmes, ses Fleurs...

On 12 june 2024
480 chemin du Sala, Musée de la Chalosse
To illustrate the "Lise Deharme, La Femme Surréaliste" exhibition at the Musée de la Chalosse, Jean-René Thévenin and his actors will read poems by this poetess. J. Lebaillif from the Atelier Protégé will accompany them, bringing to life the flowers that this lady loved so much, and that she planted in her Montfort home.

Marché Traditionnel

On 12 june 2024
Place du Foirail, Sous la halle
Rendez-vous every Wednesday morning in Montfort-en-Chalosse in the south of the Landes. Under the market hall, you will have the choice : fruits, vegetables, fish, delicatessen, pastries, take-away meals… So many delicacies ! Since you are here, why not stroll through the streets of this Bastide built in the 13th century ? Follow the circuit indicated near the market hall, it is also available at the Tourist Office Terres de Chalosse. We will take the opportunity to show you the must-see places, gourmet addresses and walks or bike rides (on the spot there is the Voie Verte de Chalosse). You can also discover the town with your smartphone and the free geocaching application Tèrra Aventura. The start is at the Musée de la Chalosse, an agricultural estate that recreates life in the 19th century. Take the time to visit it too to understand our Chalosse lands.

Saucille leisure center in Mugron.
Heritage journey in 5 stages by Montfort-en-Chalosse.
Heritage tour in 20 stages in Mugron.
Voie Verte de Chalosse: an old railway line converted into a walk or bike ride (document available at the Tourist Office).
The Adour Trail allows you to go from Dax to Saint-Sever following the Adour River.
The 3 Tèrra Aventura routes in Terres de Chalosse: Préchacq-les-Bains (cycling route), Montfort-en-Chalosse and Mugron.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Canoe ride along the Gave d’Oloron	Sports sensations	11 € to 120 €	Sorde-l'Abbaye (27 km)
Karting on an outdoor track	Entertainment	16 € to 20 €	Magescq (34 km)
Show at Cabaret La fourmi rouge	Entertainment	35 € to 70 €	Laàs (36 km)
Bike hire in the Landes	Sports sensations	11 € to 44 €	Léon (41 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Sames - The Bastide Clairence (Equestrian)	Horse ride	Easy	4:55	Orthevielle (32 km)
Pessarou (equestrian)	Horse ride	Easy	3:50	Came (34 km)
Sames (equestrian)	Horse ride	Easy	6:55	Came (34 km)
La Bidouze educational trail	Hike	Easy	3:00	Guiche (37 km)
Bergouey-Cam (Equestrian)	Horse ride	Easy	2:50	Bergouey-Viellenave (37 km)

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