The village centre of Pey extends around the parish church of Saint-Saturnin. Other aspects of the village come to the fore in the Barthes de l’Adour and on local farms: agricultural use, seasonal hunting, and farm visits and tastings. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing between the different types of visit and their booking conditions.

Saint-Saturnin and Pont de La Marquèze

The parish church of Saint-Saturnin is attributed to a 12th-century building. In 1879, its side chapels were extended into aisles based on plans by the architect Legrand of Dax. Thus, an attributed medieval origin and a precisely dated 19th-century alteration stand side by side.

A nearby historical landmark in Josse is the Pont de La Marquèze: construction began in 1931, and it was inaugurated in 1935. A concrete bowstring bridge with a suspended deck, it spans the Adour between Josse and Pey and carries two lanes of the D 33. The church and bridge offer different insights into the area’s architectural history: one is an extension to a religious building, the other a bridge with a clearly defined design and transport function.

Barthes, trail and fishing

The Barthes de l’Adour near Pey are partly used for agriculture. In winter, semi-underground hunting huts known as “tonnes” are used there for duck hunting. This seasonal use is as much a part of the Barthes as the areas used for agriculture.

The Ronde des Barthes trail starts at the Fronton, descends to the Pont de La Marquèze, passes through the Sabla forest and then follows the banks of the Adour. If you are planning to take part in the trail as an event, check the dates for that edition separately.

In 2024, Marquéze in Pey was assigned to the Dax fishing area. If you are planning to fish, check the current access and regulations in advance. This keeps the date of the designation distinct from planning a fishing trip today.

Farm visits and regional produce

Ferme Batis gives visitors an insight into its crops, including cereals and irrigated maize, its duck and poultry farming, and its farm buildings. The ducks are kept outdoors and fed grain from the farm or the surrounding area. Visitors can also discover Landes products there, such as foie gras, duck confit, pâtés and rillettes. Arrange access with the farm in advance.

Ferme Pélerin offers visits to the farm, where it raises ducks and grows kiwis and seed maize. Tastings include whole duck foie gras, pâtés, rillettes, confit and duck gizzards; product availability may vary. The farm accepts visits for groups of ten or more by prior reservation. Check the booking conditions before travelling, as they may change.

Ferme de Libat produces organic poultry, beef and dairy products. Its dairy cows graze in the Barthes de l’Adour, and their milk is also used to make organic ice cream and organic dairy products. Product availability may vary.

When choosing the right farm experience, the distinction matters: Batis offers insights into crops, animal husbandry and farm buildings, as well as an opportunity to discover regional products. Pélerin offers visits and tastings, with a minimum group size and advance booking required for visits. The information about Libat, by contrast, concerns its products and grazing practices.

Discover more destinations: Pouydesseaux, Amou, Ossages, Sore, Tarnos, Saint-Loubouer, Labrit, Parentis-En-Born

For the overview of the wider region: Landes.