The Marquèze Ecomuseum: a journey into the past
Located near Sabres, in the Landes département, theMarquèze eco-museum is one of the must-see sites in the Gascon heritage area when you’re sightseeing in the Landes. Founded in 1969, this eco-museum aims to preserve and promote the traditional culture and history of the Landes region. To do so, it offers the discovery of a real 19th-century Landes village.
A walk through a traditional Landes village
During your visit to the Marquèze Ecomuseum, you’ll have the chance to wander through an authentic village of traditional half-timbered buildings, sheepfolds and barns. You’ll also be immersed in the daily life of 19th-century Landais, discovering how the region’s inhabitants lived, worked, ate and played. And all thanks to exhibitions and interactive activities. For example, you can meet craftsmen in period costume, practicing traditional trades (spinner, herdsman, etc.).
The unspoilt nature of the Marquèze Ecomuseum
In addition to its village, theMarquèze Ecomuseum also offers a reconstructed landscape. Venture into a Landes pine forest, observe the local flora and fauna, and enjoy the peace and quiet of unspoilt nature. It’s also an excellent way to appreciate the importance of the forest in the lives of the Landais people of yesteryear, who depended heavily on forestry for their livelihood.
Activities and events at the Marquèze Ecomuseum
TheMarquèze Ecomuseum offers regular activities, temporary exhibitions and special events throughout the year. From workshops for children to lectures for adults, there’s something for all tastes and ages: cooking of yesteryear, garden presentations, encounters with the herdsman and the spinner.
The train to the Marquèze Ecomuseum
Would you like to organize a visit to the Marquèze Ecomuseum ? We’ll meet you in Sabres to take the Ecomuseum train, the only way to get to the site. The latter offers you the chance to board vintage carriages from a line that used to run between Palavas-les-Flots and Montpellier. Four kilometers must be covered before arriving at the traditional village of Marquèze.
Practical information for your visit to the Marquèze Ecomuseum
TheMarquèze Ecomuseum is open from early April to late November, and it’s advisable to check the exact opening times on their website before planning your visit. Admission is charged, but prices are reasonable and there are discounts for children, students and groups. Tickets include access to the reconstructed village, exhibitions and events.
TheMarquèze Ecomuseum is much more than just a museum. It’s a real gateway to the history, culture and nature of the Landes de Gascogne. If you’re looking for something to do in the Landes region, this is one of the must-see sites! When you visit this eco-museum, you’ll have the chance to discover the life of a bygone era, taste traditional cuisine, wander through magnificent landscapes and enjoy an enriching experience for the whole family. So let yourself be charmed by the timeless charm of the Landes de Gascogne by visiting this exceptional eco-museum.
