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Things to see in Mont-de-Marsan (France): 10 places and when to go
Mont-de-Marsan is a town in France, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Museums and art (2), With kids (2). The best known are Donjon Lacataye, Arènes Jean de Lahourtique and Château de Lobit. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.8945, -0.4967
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Museums and art (2) · With kids (2) · Architecture (1) · Food and drink (1) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 105 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mont-de-Marsan
The places in and around Mont-de-Marsan, 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.
- Donjon LacatayeKeep of a 14th-century castle in Landes, France306 m
- Arènes Jean de LahourtiqueHistory10 km
- Château de LobitChâteau in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France12 km
- musée Despiau-WlérickMuseum in France304 m
- Port of Mont-de-MarsanPort in France607 m
- château de CampetCastle11 km
- Musée de la course landaiseMuseum in France7.4 km
- Armagnac SempeWinery16 km
- Captain KidsWith kids2.0 km
- Parc animalier de NahuquesNature · With kids2.1 km
When to go to Mont-de-Marsan
The best time to visit Mont-de-Marsan 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.
- JanPossible9:04
- FebPossible10:15
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:33
- JunBest time15:16
- JulBest time14:58
- AugBest time13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:24
- DecPossible8:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. In March, 10 of the 10 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 Mont-de-Marsan
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 105 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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- Vielle-Soubiran10 places34 km
- Parleboscq15 places41 km
- Viella33 places44 km
- Labouheyre6 places49 km
- Dax29 places49 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mont-de-Marsan?
The best known: Donjon Lacataye, Arènes Jean de Lahourtique, Château de Lobit, musée Despiau-Wlérick, Port of Mont-de-Marsan. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mont-de-Marsan?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44.
How do you get to Mont-de-Marsan?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 105 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mont-de-Marsan as the destination and these 10 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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