Mauries: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

A circular trail in Mauries runs between valleys and hilly landscapes and includes the named point “Pont sur le Bahus”. Its starting point is at 18 rte de l'eglise in Mauries. There is a car park and a shaded rest area along the circular trail in front of the church.

When planning a stay in Mauries, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

The Forêt de Maumesson extends across Miramont-Sensacq, Mauries and Geaune. It consists predominantly of calcareous forest and mixed oak-beech stands.

Notable plants that can be observed in the Forêt de Maumesson include orchids, Iris à feuilles de graminée, Ophioglosse commun, Bruyère vagabonde and Scille printanière. Notable animals that can be observed there include Azurée du serpolet, Damier de la succise, Pic noir, Ascalaphe soufré, Triton marbré and Couleuvre verte et jaune.

Bicycles are permitted on the paths in the Forêt de Maumesson. Dogs are permitted in the Forêt de Maumesson if kept on a lead.

Culture and History

Near Maumessou, there are lime kilns dating from the early modern period to the present day. Mauriès has a medieval church and a medieval cemetery. Near Tutou, there is a burial mound from the protohistoric period.

Further destinations: Uza, Gabarret, Mauvezin-D'armagnac, Liposthey, Ychoux, Saint-Michel-Escalus, Brocas, Pouydesseaux

For the higher-level travel overview: Landes.