Bénesse-Maremne: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
Bénesse-Maremne lies between forest, ocean and countryside, in an area rich in nature, cultural heritage and outdoor activities. The town has preserved its rural identity, its farms and its natural surroundings. Anyone planning a stay in Bénesse-Maremne will want to rent a holiday apartment for the occasion.
Landscape and character of the town
Bénesse-Maremne is part of the listed landscape “Étangs landais sud”, which was listed on 18 September 1969. To the south of the town begins the Marais d'Orx, designated as a Natura 2000 site and covering 1,000 hectares. There is a landscaped trail where visitors can explore the various aspects of wetland biodiversity.
Culture and history
Bénesse-Maremne has been documented in writing since 1355 and was one of the nine parishes of the Viscounty of Maremne in 1527. The town lies on the former royal road from Bordeaux to Bayonne, which followed the Roman Chemin d'Aquitaine; a horse-post station was established in the Ausse district in 1609.
The original church of Bénesse-Maremne stood in the present-day cemetery; after being restored in 1855, it was rebuilt at its current location in 1873. The parish church of Saint-Martin features construction phases dating from 1855, 1871 and 1873. Its elongated layout, polygonal chancel and porch define the building; the sacristy is located on the north wall of the chancel.
At the Moulin de Lamothe, the remains of the former mill-race inlet have been preserved. The miller's house, probably dating from the 19th century, is still standing.
Activities in the town
The public sports facilities in the Zone Sports are located in the centre of Bénesse-Maremne, are accessible on foot or by bicycle and are freely accessible all year round. The complex includes a fronton for Basque pelota, a bowl skate park, three tennis courts, a pétanque court, a children's playground, outdoor table-tennis tables and outdoor fitness equipment.
The covered jai alai fronton was built in 1987. It has a deeper left wall and a cancha measuring 54 to 60 metres in length. Access to the Ludo-Médiathèque L'Escale des Livres is free for residents of Bénesse-Maremne and visitors from elsewhere.
Nature and trails
Around Bénesse-Maremne, the approximately 8-kilometre “Tuc des Neuf églises” loop runs through forests, sandy vineyards and wetlands, with viewpoints along the way. The arboretum offers a walk among 20 tree species and was established in 2009 following Storm Klaus.
Bénesse-Maremne is crossed by the former RN 10 and the A63 motorway; the A63 runs towards Spain, and the protected Marais d'Orx borders the town to the south. From Bénesse-Maremne, the Étang Noir nature reserve and the Étang Blanc site can be reached in the direction of Seignosse and Soustons.
Local life and festival
Apis Mellona offers tours of its honey production facility with tastings throughout the year; visits to the beehives are available seasonally from April to August. Apis Mellona also offers local honey from south-western France; it comes from an apiary between the ocean and pine forest.
The local festival takes place over three days on the first weekend of July, with traditional performances, meals, games and dancing.
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