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Things to see in Mimizan (France): 8 places and when to go
Mimizan is a town in France, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Food and drink (3), Architecture (1). The best known are Contis lighthouse, Château Woolsack and Clocher porche de Mimizan. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 44.202, -1.2321
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Food and drink (3) · Architecture (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 81 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mimizan
The places in and around Mimizan, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Contis lighthouseLighthouse in Landes, France14 km
- Château WoolsackHunting Lodge in Mimizan, France2.9 km
- Clocher porche de MimizanBell tower located in Landes, in France390 m
- Bornes de sauveté de MimizanHistory1.1 km
- Brasserie Naturelle des LandesBrewery19 km
- La Cave des GourmetsWinery388 m
- La Petite LandaiseBrewery15 km
- SLR Longarisse - BayonneHiking2.5 km
When to go to Mimizan
The best time to visit Mimizan is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:02
- FebPossible10:14
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:18
- JulBest time15:00
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. In April, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mimizan
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Biscarrosse6 places23 km
- Labouheyre6 places25 km
- Moliets-et-Maâ6 places41 km
- La Teste-de-Buch15 places45 km
- Dax29 places57 km
- Capbreton21 places65 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mimizan?
The best known: Contis lighthouse, Château Woolsack, Clocher porche de Mimizan, Bornes de sauveté de Mimizan. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mimizan?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42.
How do you get to Mimizan?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 81 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mimizan as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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