Brocas: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Musée des Forges is housed in a former mill. It presents the lives and work of workers in the Landes département during the 19th century and features an extensive collection of historic cast-iron objects.

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Culture

The Arènes de l'Estrigon can accommodate up to 1,600 seated spectators. Free guided tours are available there on request.

According to local tradition, the Fontaine Saint-Jean-Baptiste was associated with a ritual on Saint John’s Day, 24 June, between midnight and dawn. The spring’s iron-rich water is linked to local beliefs about healing. Remains of a Gallo-Roman villa can also be found east of the Estrigon.

Nature

The lagoons of Brocas form a 6-hectare protected natural area. They are small habitats isolated within the pine landscape, supporting a great diversity of amphibians and dragonflies.

The Étang des Forges is protected under the Natura 2000, Regional Nature Park and classified site designations.

Trails

“Une balade à Brocas” is an easy hike of around 5 kilometres and takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The circular trail “A Brocas à pied, sur les traces d’une occupation ancienne” is also an easy hike, covering around 12.2 kilometres and taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Local Life

The Cercle des Travailleurs community café regularly hosts concerts, communal meals and various cultural activities.

Other places: Sort-En-Chalosse, Ondres, Saint-Perdon, Pey, Luxey, Peyre, Mont-De-Marsan, Nassiet

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