Pomarez offers several starting points for a trip focused on the Course Landaise, architecture and local producers. The arenas play an important role in the Course Landaise and offer guided visits; the parish church of Notre-Dame adds its own architectural distinction.
Getting to and around Pomarez
Several departmental roads meet in Pomarez, including the D3, D7 and D15. The Dax–Hagetmau bus route also stops in the village. If you are travelling by bus or would like to take it into account when planning, check the current timetable before your trip.
For motorhome travellers, there is a service area on Avenue du Stade, with water and electricity hook-ups available for a fee. Facilities and charges may change; check the current terms before you arrive. The service area is a separate option for planning an overnight stay and should not be confused with a hotel.
Arenas and the Course Landaise
The Arènes de Pomarez host major Course Landaise events. The Course Landaise held on 15 August is also a special highlight. If this is a key part of your trip, check the latest event dates before planning your accommodation and visit.
The guided programme at the arenas includes a video introduction to the Course Landaise, as well as the arenas and the torils. It also features the “Les Reines de l’Arène” exhibition and a salon with models of the arenas of Chalosse. The visit therefore includes both an introduction to the Course Landaise and several different exhibition areas. Seasonal dates and access arrangements may change; confirm visit details in advance.
Notre-Dame: a closer look at its architecture
The parish church of Notre-Dame was rebuilt from 1895 to 1899. Its basilica-style layout has three aisles. The tower is notable for its battlements and two original, slanted loopholes. These features make the building worth a visit for travellers interested in historic architecture as well as events. The rebuilding period and the surviving features tell different parts of the building’s history: the former indicates when the present building was constructed, while the latter refer to specific features of the tower.
Producers and visits on site
Maison Paris welcomes visitors to discover its products, its passion and its story. It produces foie gras, magrets, confit, rillettes and other pâtés from free-range farm-raised ducks. A visit therefore combines a visit to a producer with an introduction to the region’s range of products. Opening hours may change; ask in advance about visit options.
At the Ferme de découverte du Grand Castagnet, guided visits are available by appointment from May to September. Tastings and on-site sales are also part of the offer. If you plan a guided visit, make an appointment in advance and confirm the latest visit details before setting off.
The Ganaderia Grand Soussotte raises cattle for the Course Landaise. Visitors can meet the cattle in M. Lacoste’s park in Pomarez; confirm access before you arrive. This gives you two distinct focuses for a visit: the products and history of Maison Paris on the one hand, and cattle breeding and the animals at the Ganaderia on the other. Both complement the cultural theme of the arenas, but they do not form a single tour.
When planning, it is worth treating event dates, seasonal visits and visits by appointment as separate items on your itinerary. This lets you tailor your accommodation search to the priorities of your stay, rather than relying on unverified visiting hours. Discover more destinations: Retjons, Gabarret, Sore, Hontanx, Arjuzanx, Seignosse, Biarrotte, Escource.
For the regional travel overview: Landes.
