Sabres

Sabres is a rural commune in the Landes department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, surrounded by extensive pine forests and natural waterways. The settlement is spread across a large area and characterized by its forestry and agricultural landscape.

Napoleon III acquired portions of the territory to establish his imperial domain of Solferino, which became an independent municipality in 1863. This development was part of broader efforts to transform and settle the Landes region during the 19th century.

The Marquèze Ecomuseum displays traditional homes and crafts from the Landes region, allowing visitors to see how people lived and worked in earlier times. The reconstructed buildings show the practical ways locals organized their daily lives around farming and forestry.

The area is sparsely populated and dominated by forestry and agriculture, so a car is useful for exploring the region. Few shops and services are available directly in the settlement, so it is wise to bring supplies or purchase them in larger nearby towns.

A standing stone called Pierre de Grimann sits in the southern forest and features in local folklore passed down through generations. The stone remains a quiet reminder of the prehistoric settlement of this heavily forested landscape.

Location: canton of Sabres

Location: Landes

Location: arrondissement of Mont-de-Marsan

Elevation above the sea: 76 m

Industry: administration publique générale

Shares border with: Arengosse, Commensacq, Labrit, Luglon, Luxey, Morcenx-la-Nouvelle, Solférino, Trensacq, Vert, Sore

Address: 24 place Gambetta, 40630 Sabres

Phone: +33558075018

Email: contact@mairie-sabres.fr

Website: https://mairie-sabres.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.14806,-0.73972

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22