Culture
The Domaine du Pourtaou and the Gloriette form an architectural, furnished and landscaped ensemble created by the Landes poet and writer Jean Rameau (1858–1942). Jean Rameau bought a farm near Cauneille in 1898 and completely remodelled it. In 1928, he built the Gloriette de Jean Rameau in Cauneille. It stands at a viewpoint above the Gaves plain, facing the Pyrenees; Jean Rameau is buried at its foot.
The Roseraie du Pourtaou is a garden consisting mainly of old roses and restored according to the plans of the Landes poet Jean Rameau (1858–1942). It is protected as a historic monument. The Maison Passager is a 14th-century house and bears witness to the fact that Cauneille was an important stop for pilgrims on the Way of St James.
Renting a holiday apartment in Cauneille can form part of planning an individual stay.
Nature
Part of Cauneille lies within the Natura 2000 site “gave de Pau”, a special conservation area for the preservation of natural habitats and wild animals and plants (FR 7200781). Cauneille is characterised by valleys, slopes and plateaus and is known for its numerous kiwi plantations; maize and grapes have also been cultivated there since 1968.
Crafts and food
Les Chemins du Pain is a fully artisanal and organic bakery. It offers a wide selection of sourdough breads as well as homemade brioche, pastis landais and fine pastries.
Terre et Reflets is a workshop for handmade ceramics in Cauneille that produces unique pieces and small hand-shaped batches from stoneware. It is also possible to make your own ceramic pieces there under guidance.
Geographical setting
The Abbaye Saint-Jean-de-Sorde is a historic site in the immediate vicinity of Cauneille. Château de Dax is a historic site in the wider region surrounding Cauneille. Cathédrale Notre-Dame is a church in the wider region surrounding Cauneille. Garralda is a summit in the wider region surrounding Cauneille.
More destination pages: Pomarez, Gamarde-les-Bains, Gourbera, Brassempouy, Parentis-En-Born, Arjuzanx, Peyre, Sort-En-Chalosse.
