At the Port de Hinx, today’s recreational use meets the area’s former river history. The former inland port on the Adour is now a recreational area; in the past, wine barrels were shipped from here to Bayonne on gabaras. Other points of interest include the Church of Saint-Pierre, the Château de Castéra and the Voie Verte de Chalosse, a converted railway line. This gives you different ways to explore Hinx, through its river history, architecture or outdoor activities, and choose the focus of your stay accordingly.
Landscape along the Adour
The Adour borders Hinx to the north, and the town overlooks the river. To the south is a sunlit slope facing the Pyrenees. The river and the slope thus offer two distinct landscape features; Hinx’s character is not defined by the Adour alone.
Port de Hinx: Port and ferry history
The port was once used for transport along the Adour: gabaras carried wine barrels from here to Bayonne. The Port was also the landing place for a ferry that enabled farmers to reach the right bank. These were two distinct functions: transporting goods and crossing the river. The last metal ferry, dating from 1970, can still be seen on the riverbank. It makes the former ferry crossing tangible as a visible historic object, while the site’s current design as a recreational area reflects a different, present-day use.
Church of Saint-Pierre and Château de Castéra
The Church of Saint-Pierre was built in the 13th century and preserves many features from the 13th and 14th centuries. These include three marble altars and a crucifix made of orange wood; the entrance tower dates from the 16th century. The construction date, preserved furnishings and tower offer different historical points of reference: the church cannot be understood solely through a single construction date.
The Château de Castéra also dates back to the 13th century and has been classified as a Monument historique since 1970. The Château de Castéra is privately owned and is not open to visitors. Check the access status locally again before making plans.
On foot along the Voie Verte de Chalosse
The Voie Verte de Chalosse focuses on getting around rather than on individual buildings. The former railway line has been converted into a walking trail from Hinx to Augreilh; Augreilh is in the western district of Saint-Sever. The route is also used for running. This gives you a specific route with a named starting point and destination, which can be a focus in its own right during your stay. Unlike the Port, whose history is linked to river trade and ferry traffic, this route is all about walking or running.
An event note for 2026
A Course Landaise with Ganaderia Nogues, accompanied by Los Campesinos and the Boléro Hinxois, was planned for the Fêtes de Hinx 2026. If you would like to plan your trip around a festival, check the dates for the relevant edition.
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For the broader travel overview: Landes.
