Chat and dating in the Landes, on the flavour side

Landes tables

You don’t come to the Landes without tasting foie gras, magret and duck in all its forms. The markets of Saint-Sever and Mont-de-Marsan brim with fine products: acacia honeys, mild pepper, asparagus in spring. For a longer date, come with a good appetite: Landes cooking loves shared tables, served without fuss and always generously, that make you want to stay.

Mont-de-Marsan, Dax and férias

Capital of the department, Mont-de-Marsan beats to the rhythm of férias in July: white and red banners, street concerts, bandas and town cabanes. Dax, a spa town, leans more toward gentleness with its shaded avenues and hot fountain. A date on a féria evening quickly turns into real celebration; during quieter times, the Dax terraces invite conversation.

Armagnac and course landaise

To the north-east, the hills of lower Armagnac produce the oldest brandy in France, patiently aged in oak casks. A lunch at a winemaker’s, ending with a glass of Armagnac, makes a connoisseur’s date. The course landaise, a popular tradition without bloodshed, offers a unique spectacle. On Lyad, locals share their favourite outings; it is up to you to pick someone to enjoy them with.