Biscarrosse castle

Biscarrosse is a French town in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, in the Landes département. It’s a seaside resort with impressive tourist attractions and a heritage rich in history. In this article, we take you on a tour of the Château de Montbron and other historic sites.

Castle presentation

The architecture was built between the 8th and 9th centuries. Since 1906, Château de Biscarrosse has been known as Château de Montbron. It became the property of the Chérade de Montbron family. Today, it is a private residence with four circular corner towers and mullioned windows. Louis 13-style fireplaces can also be seen. During the English occupation of the département, the chateau even housed a garrison of Edward the Black or Prince of Wales.

Château de Montron in Biscarrosse is not open to visitors, as it is privately owned.

Other interesting places steeped in history

Take the time to visit Arcachon and contemplate the famous Dune du Pilat and its sandy terrain, so typical of the surrounding area. Discover its history at first hand. It’s located in the Arcachon basin, on the edge of the Landes de Gascogne forest.

In the heart of the Landes de Gascogne Park, discover the Marquèze eco-museum in Sabres (Landes) and travel back in time through the history of this place and the trades of yesteryear. The journey begins when you arrive at the site by train. The Marquèze Ecomuseum is an open-air museum located in the Landes department. It is dedicated to rural life and the history of the region. It was created in 1981 and is located in a former farm village. It comprises a series of historic buildings such as farmhouses, barns, mills and workshops, which have been restored to show the daily life of the region’s inhabitants over the past centuries. There are also permanent exhibitions on the region’s traditional activities, such as farming, forestry and crafts. Visitors can also enjoy demonstrations of traditional crafts and activities for children. Not forgetting

What’s more, the lakes are natural areas much sought-after by tourists for their many water sports activities. On the Etang de Cazaux-Sanguinet and the Etang de Biscarrosse, you can enjoy boating, swimming, sailing, canoeing, water skiing, towed buoys… to the delight of water sports enthusiasts.

Two museums also seem to be must-sees in Biscarrosse. These are the Musée des Traditions and the Musée d’Hydraviation, where you can learn more about life in the town.

If you’re a garden lover, why not take a look at the Sarrat garden in Dax or the Parc Jean Rameau garden in Mont-de-Marsan. They’re full of flowers and will bring you closer to nature. What are you waiting for, then, to plan your visit to Biscarrosse, Dax, Mont-de-Marsan and the surrounding towns and villages?

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