Mimizan, Administrative commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Mimizan extends across two distinct sectors: Mimizan-Bourg as the administrative center and Mimizan-Plage along the Atlantic coastline, connected by the Courant de Mimizan river.
The area reveals Neolithic settlements of hunter-fisher societies, followed by proto-Celtic tribes during the Iron Age and later Roman development of trade routes.
The medieval bell tower of Mimizan, recognized by UNESCO, stands as a marker on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage path through southwestern France.
The town hall provides essential services from Monday to Friday, processing civil documentation, urban planning permits, and identification cards for the 7,321 residents.
The Château Woolsack, constructed in 1911, received notable guests including Winston Churchill and Coco Chanel during its years as a private residence.
Location: canton of Mimizan
Location: Landes
Location: arrondissement of Mont-de-Marsan
Elevation above the sea: 23 m
Part of: Landes
Shares border with: Sainte-Eulalie-en-Born, Aureilhan, Bias, Mézos, Saint-Julien-en-Born, Saint-Paul-en-Born
Address: 40200 Mimizan, France 40200 Mimizan
Phone: +33558094444
Email: mairie@mimizan.com
Website: http://mimizan.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.20083,-1.22861
Latest update: June 1, 2025 15:38
The Landes region in southwestern France extends from the foothills of the Pyrénées to the Atlantic coast, encompassing extensive pine forests, coastal lakes and protected natural areas. The Landes de Gascogne regional nature park forms the heart of this landscape, while reserves such as the Courant d'Huchet and Arjuzanx provide habitats for migratory birds and native species. The lakes of Biscarrosse, Soustons and Aureilhan lie between forest and dunes, offering opportunities for water sports and birdwatching. Along the coast, beach resorts like Mimizan Plage, Hossegor and Capbreton attract visitors, while the Dune du Pilat south of the region stands as Europe's tallest sand dune, reaching 350 feet (110 meters) in height. The open-air museum at Marquèze in Sabres recreates the traditional architecture and way of life of the Landes in the 19th century. Mont-de-Marsan, the historic capital, combines modern administration with regional heritage. Churches such as Dax Cathedral, Sainte-Eulalie in Born and the churches at Saint-Paul-lès-Dax and Onesse-et-Laharie display Romanesque and Gothic construction from the medieval period. The châteaux of Poyanne and Gaujacq date from later centuries and reflect the architecture of regional noble estates. These sites can be reached via roads and marked trails, offering insights into the nature and history of the Landes.
Contis
14.2 km
Contis lighthouse
13.9 km
Château d'Uza
18.5 km
Château Woolsack
2.9 km
Clocher porche de Mimizan
689 m
Bornes de sauveté de Mimizan
1.4 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bouricos
13.1 km
Forge de Pontenx
11.3 km
Maison du patrimoine de Mimizan
650 m
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption de Mimizan
154 m
Église Notre-Dame des Dunes
5.2 km
Hydrothérapie de Mimizan
5.4 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
14.7 km
Église de Saint-Paul-en-Born
6.7 km
Église Sainte Ruffine d'Aureilhan
2.9 km
Église Saint-Martin de Pontenx-les-Forges
9.7 km
Tuc de Houns
5.2 km
Église Sainte-Madeleine de Contis
14.2 km
Plage de L'Espécier
7.5 km
Église Sainte-Eulalie de Sainte-Eulalie-en-Born
8.9 km
Église Saint-Julien
15.6 km
Église Saint-Michel
6.3 km
Plage de Contis
14.2 km
Golf de Mimizan
2.8 km
Église Sainte-Quitterie de Gastes
15.4 km
Plage Nord
5.8 km
Église Saint-Martin-et-Saint-Roch d'Escource
16 km
Mailloueyre
5.8 kmReviews
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