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Castets

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Castets is a commune in the Landes department, which is in the heart of the Landes de Gascogne, in the Country Landes Nature Silver Coast. Located near Bordeaux and Bayonne, this small town of about 2000 inhabitants is ideally situated for exploring the charms of the Landes.

One that was rewarded with two flowers in the competition of cities and villages flowered, especially charming with its tranquil atmosphere, as well as its idyllic setting. The sweet life that reigns in Castets definitely attracted visitors in search of tranquility.

The surrounding nature does not lack charm and interest with the proximity of large areas ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.

Geographical information

MunicipalityCastets
Postcode40260
Tourism label
Latitude43.8819220 (N 43° 52’ 55”)
Longitude-1.1453080 (W 1° 8’ 43”)
AltitudeFrom 23m to 86m
Surface area90.18 km²
Population2525 inhabitants
Density27 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMont-de-Marsan (60 km, 51 min)
Insee code40075
IntercommunalityCC Côte Landes Nature
DepartmentLandes
TerritoriesAquitaine, Gascony
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Taller6.6 km (9 min)
Linxe9.9 km (11 min)
Saint-Michel-Escalus11.2 km (13 min)
Lesperon12.4 km (13 min)
Gourbera13.1 km (12 min)
Magescq13.2 km (12 min)
Laluque13.4 km (14 min)
Léon13.9 km (14 min)
Herm14.8 km (16 min)
Lévignacq15.1 km (14 min)
Azur16.2 km (15 min)
Vielle-Saint-Girons16.3 km (19 min)
Uza18.4 km (15 min)
Moliets-et-Maa19.5 km (20 min)
Saint-Paul-lès-Dax19.7 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

The architectural and cultural heritage of Castets is small but does not lack interest. Visitors will discover with pleasure the Church of St. Bartholomew and St. Roch of Castets, all in hot stones. In ruins now, the smithy of Castets reflect the glorious past of the city.

Places of interest

Information points
Monuments

Events and festivities

Castets The market is held every Thursday from 8h to 13h.

Festivities of Castets take place from late July to early August each year. On this occasion, many activities are offered as a feria.

Mai à Vélo sur Côte Landes Nature
Challenge Mai à Vélo
La Fête du Printemps - 2ème Édition
Fête de l'École
Bébés Lecteurs
Randonnée Pédestre
Spectacle « Si le Loup y Était »
Randonnée Pédestre
Randonnée Semi-Nocturne Avec Repas Champêtre
Randonnée Pédestre

Weather

Friday 24 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 19°C
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Saturday 25 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 24°C
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Sunday 26 may
Min. 14°C - Max. 19°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Karting on an outdoor track
Entertainment16 € to 20 € Magescq (12.2 km)
Bike hire in the Landes
Sports sensations11 € to 44 € Léon (12.6 km)
Surfing lessons at Contis Plage beach
Sports sensations35 € to 100 € Saint-Julien-en-Born (27 km)
Horse ride in the forest and on the beach
Nature and the great outdoors70 € to 1390 € Mimizan (35 km)
Canoe ride along the Gave d’Oloron
Sports sensations11 € to 120 € Sorde-l'Abbaye (40 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour of Orx Marsh
HikeEasy2:30Orx (36 km)
Sames - The Bastide Clairence (Equestrian)
Horse rideEasy4:55Orthevielle (38 km)
La Bidouze educational trail
HikeEasy3:00Guiche (41 km)
Pessarou (equestrian)
Horse rideEasy3:50Came (45 km)
Sames (equestrian)
Horse rideEasy6:55Came (45 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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