What to see in France

Ecomuseum of the Grande Lande Marquèze

 

In Sabres, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, the Ecomusée de Marquèze plunges the visitor into the heart of the Landes region in the 19th century and, in particular, into the world of agriculture.

Discover the Marquèze Ecomuseum during your camping holiday

Created by the Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park in 1969, the Ecomusée de la Grande Lande aimed to pass on the heritage of the Landes de Gascogne. At the time, it was one of the very first ecomuseums in France. The shepherd, the ploughman, the miller and the resin maker show the traditional habitats, tools, techniques and craft skills.

In the middle of the forest, the site offers pleasant walks among the pine trees.

To reach the ecomuseum, take a small train from the station in Sabres. The latter is made up of three sites, the Maquèze district in Sabres, the pine resin distillation workshop in Luxey and the Graine de Forêt site in Luxey. Seasonal activities are proposed, Gascon music, dance and sharing of Pastis Landais are an excellent opportunity to get together with family or friends.

Where to stay?

In order to organise your camping holiday in the Landes and your visit to the Ecomuseum of Marquèze, we have selected some campsites around Sabres. You can discover them now.

Practical information:

Open from 9 April to 30 September. Closed on Wednesdays, except during school holidays.

Opening hours: 10 am to 6 pm. During the school year, the ticket office is closed from 12:00 to 13:40. The ticket office closes at 4.10 p.m. Open only in the afternoon in May, except at weekends. Check the timetable of the little train of the ecomuseum.

Prices 2022 (web): Adult: 14 €, child (5 to 17 years): 9,5 €, family rate: 39 or 45 € (2 adults + 2 or 3 children).

Contact details:

Ecomuseum of Marquèze

Route de la Gare

40630 Sabres

Tel. +33 (0)5 58 08 31 31

Website: marqueze.fr

 

Campsites connected with this article

Campsites in Landes Campsites near of Sabres
See all my campsites consulted