Dax Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Dax, France.
The Cathedral Notre-Dame de Dax exhibits classical architecture with a central nave, decorated with marble altars and carved wooden choir stalls from earlier periods.
Founded in 1656, this cathedral replaced a Gothic structure that collapsed in 1646, maintaining only the Portal of the Apostles from the previous building.
The cathedral houses notable European artworks, including paintings by Gerrit van Honthorst and Hans von Aachen, representing religious themes through different artistic styles.
The cathedral maintains regular visiting hours and serves as both an active place of worship and a national historical monument under French heritage protection.
The cathedral's organ, built in 1785 by Jean-Baptiste Micot's successors, contains a case crafted by local cabinetmaker Caular and ranks among France's finest instruments.
Location: Dax
Inception: 1656
Architectural style: classical architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.70833,-1.05306
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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.
Fontaine chaude
276 m
Bullring of Dax
564 m
Église Saint Paul de Saint-Paul-lès-Dax
1.6 km
Église Saint-Pierre d'Oeyreluy
4.5 km
Atrium Casino
355 m
Enceinte gallo-romaine de Dax
344 m
Musée de Borda
257 m
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Xaintes
578 m
Ranquines
5.4 km
Army Light Aviation and Helicopter Museum
2 km
Pont Vieux
472 m
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul du Berceau
5.4 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Tercis-les-Bains
6.2 km
Tour de Borda
884 m
Chêne de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
5.4 km
Temple gallo-romain de Dax
169 m
Parc du Sarrat
931 m
Hôtel Saint-Martin-d'Agès
141 m
Église Sainte-Eugénie de Candresse
6.2 km
Dax Observatory
2.5 km
Monument of Maurice Boyau
417 m
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
5.7 km
Église Saint-Pantaléon-et-Saint-Barthélémy de Saint-Pandelon
4.4 km
Chapelle Nostra-Senora-de-la-Esperanza des arènes de Dax
590 m
Monument aux morts des anciens instituteurs landais
346 m
War memorials in Dax
118 m
Stade municipal de Saint-Paul-lès-Dax
2 km
Pont du chemin de fer
1.2 kmReviews
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