Automne en Scène
Festival for discovering the natural and cultural heritage of the Mimizan region
About Automne en Scène
Automne en Scène is a multidisciplinary festival organized every October by the Mimizan Intercommunal Tourist Office. For a week, this event invites young and old to discover the landscapes, heritage, and traditions of the territory through exhibitions, workshops, museum visits, concerts, conferences, nature outings, and meetings with local stakeholders. The festival unfolds across the Mimizan Community of Communes, from the ocean to the forest, including Lake Aureilhan.
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Automne en Scène: Mimizan's cultural and nature event
Automne en Scène is the unmissable autumn gathering of the Mimizan Community of Communes, in the Landes region. Created in 2019, this festival celebrates each year in October the richness of the landscapes, heritage, and traditions of the Mimizan territory, inviting residents and visitors to (re)discover their environment from a new perspective.
A rich and varied program
The festival offers an eclectic and participatory program, designed for all audiences and all ages. Among the highlights are nature outings to discover mushrooms on the banks of Lake Aureilhan, creative workshops for children, guided tours of the Mimizan Museum and local heritage, conferences and screenings on environmental themes such as the underwater reef of Mimizan, concerts, and meetings with naturalists, artists, musicians, and local chefs.
Magical locations throughout the territory
Automne en Scène unfolds across five municipalities in the territory: Mimizan, Bias, Mézos, Saint-Paul-en-Born, and Pontenx-les-Forges. Activities take place in remarkable natural and heritage sites: the Atlantic Ocean, the Landes National Forest, Lake Aureilhan and its wetlands, the Étang des Forges, traditional airiaux (pastoral huts) and typical Landes houses, as well as the seaside chapel.
A unifying and collaborative event
The festival is driven by the Mimizan Intercommunal Tourist Office in partnership with about fifteen local associations and public organizations such as the ONF (National Forestry Office), the Mimizan Museum, and numerous local businesses and restaurateurs. This collaborative dynamic makes it possible to offer an event rooted in the local fabric, highlighting the know-how and natural riches of the Landes coast.
An eco-responsible festival
True to its mission of environmental awareness, Automne en Scène is committed to an eco-responsible approach. Nature outings are led by professionals who introduce the public to local biodiversity, the protection of natural environments, and the discovery of forest and lake ecosystems. The festival thus contributes to a better understanding of the environmental challenges of the Landes coast.
Practical information — Automne en Scène
Access and festival venues
Main site
The Mimizan Intercommunal Tourist Office is the main reception and information point for the festival. Address: 38 Avenue Maurice Martin, 40200 Mimizan-Plage. The complete program is available at the Tourist Office reception and can be downloaded online from the official website.
Participating municipalities
Activities take place in five municipalities: Mimizan, Bias, Mézos, Saint-Paul-en-Born, and Pontenx-les-Forges. The precise locations of each activity are indicated in the program downloadable from the Tourist Office website. Notable sites include Lake Aureilhan, the national forest, the Étang des Forges, the airiaux, and the seaside chapel.
By car
Mimizan is accessible via the D44 from Bordeaux (approx. 1h30) and the D626 from Mont-de-Marsan (approx. 1h). Free parking is available near the various activity sites. Carpooling is encouraged by the organizers.
By bus
The XL'R transport network serves Mimizan from the main towns in the department. Information on schedules is available from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region.
Schedules
Activities take place throughout the day, with varying schedules depending on the events. Nature outings generally start in the morning, children's workshops are held in the afternoon, and conferences and screenings take place in the evening. The detailed program is available at the Tourist Office and on the website www.mimizan-tourisme.com.
Prices
The majority of the activities offered are free. Some specific events may require a small participation fee. Prices are specified in the program for each edition.
Registration
Some activities require prior registration with the Tourist Office, particularly nature outings with limited capacity and children's workshops. It is recommended to register in advance as places are limited for certain activities.
Recommended equipment
For nature outings, it is advisable to wear walking shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, and to bring water. For activities by the lake or in the forest, an insect repellent may be useful in autumn.
Contact
Mimizan Intercommunal Tourist Office
Phone: 05 58 09 11 20
Address: 38 Avenue Maurice Martin, 40200 Mimizan-Plage
Website: www.mimizan-tourisme.com
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Communauté de Communes de Mimizan
38 Avenue Maurice Martin, 40200 Mimizan