In Mimizan, the traces of history date back to an important Benedictine priory from the 12th century. The bell tower porch of the former Sainte-Marie-de-Mimizan church is its last surviving part. The bell tower porch of the Musée-Prieuré de Mimizan has preserved its polychromy and features one of the oldest French depictions of the Apostle James the Elder. The museum area traces the natural and human history of the region from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages.
Those who choose Mimizan as a holiday destination want to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture and History
The Notre-Dame de l’Assomption church is Neogothic and was consecrated on 3 May 1891. Its north chapel contains a gilded wooden statue of the Virgin Mary dating from the 17th century.
The Maison du Patrimoine uses figures of the shepherd and the resin collector to convey the traditional rural society of the Landes. It uses collections, filmed eyewitness accounts and events to explain the relationship between people and their forest. The Maison du Patrimoine offers guided tours by appointment only.
The château is privately owned and not open to the public for visits.
Nature and Trails
The Promenade Fleurie, also known as ÃŽle aux fleurs, consists of a sunny section along the lakeshore and a shaded lower area with wetland vegetation. In summer, guided tours take place annually on the Promenade Fleurie and are accompanied by commentary from an employee of the municipal environmental department.
The Circuit du Courant de Mimizan is a 9.4-kilometre circular trail accessible exclusively on foot, with a stated duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes. In addition, the coastal route of the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela runs through Mimizan.
Water Landscapes
An interactive map of Lac d’Aureilhan–Mimizan shows boat launching points, fishing reserves and fishing piers with reduced-barrier access.
Other places: Labouheyre, Liposthey, Saubrigues, Cassen, Mezos, Saint-Julien-En-Born, Louer, Mugron
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