Écomusée de Marquèze - Festive Days
The festive and cultural events of the Grande Lande ecomuseum in Sabres
About Marquèze Festive Days
The Festive Days of the Écomusée de Marquèze punctuate the opening season of this heritage site nestled in the heart of the Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park in Sabres. From April to September, thematic events revive the traditions of the Grande Lande: Easter, sheep shearing, summer evenings with concerts and shows, traditional hunts and fishing, and Heritage Days. Accessible by a historic train, Marquèze offers a journey into the heart of a 19th-century Landes district.
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The Festive Days of the Écomusée de Marquèze: Grande Lande in celebration
The Écomusée de Marquèze, located in Sabres in the heart of the Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park, is an exceptional heritage site that brings to life the daily life of the Grande Lande in the 19th century. Throughout its opening season, from April to September, the ecomuseum organizes themed festive days that combine heritage, culture, nature, and conviviality.
A unique heritage site accessible by train
Marquèze is a reconstructed former Landes district, accessible only by a historic train departing from Sabres station. This railway journey through the maritime pine forest is an adventure in itself. On site, visitors discover traditional half-timbered houses, shepherd huts, barns, a mill, vegetable gardens, and old breed animals, in a preserved natural setting of 25 hectares.
Events throughout the season
The Festive Days punctuate the season with various events celebrating Landes traditions:
- Easter at Marquèze: egg hunts, tasting of the shepherd's Easter omelet, traditional Gascon music
- Shearing Day: sheep shearing demonstrations, traditional folklore shows
- European Night of Museums: special evening with nocturnal activities
- Summer Evenings: concerts, theater and puppet shows in the enchanting setting of the district, accessible by the 6:30 PM train
- Traditional Hunts and Fishing Day: meetings with local hunters and fishermen, initiations to ancestral techniques
- European Heritage Days: free discovery weekend with activities by partner associations of the Regional Natural Park
A commitment to transmission
The Marquèze ecomuseum is managed by the Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park. Its mission is to preserve and transmit the natural and cultural heritage of the Grande Lande. The Festive Days are part of this approach by offering moments of sharing and discovery accessible to all audiences, from families to heritage enthusiasts.
Shows in a natural setting
The summer evenings offer a unique experience: attending a concert or show in the heart of nature, in the preserved setting of the Marquèze district, as the sun sets over the Landes forest. Theater companies, musicians, and storytellers animate these magical evenings that blend contemporary creation and traditional heritage.
Practical information — Marquèze Festive Days
Access to the Écomusée de Marquèze
Unique access by train
The ecomuseum is accessible only by train departing from Sabres station (500 route de Solférino, 40630 Sabres). The journey takes about 10 minutes through the maritime pine forest. Trains run regularly throughout the day.
By car
From the A63 motorway, take exit Labouheyre then follow the direction Sabres via the D44. The parking at Sabres station is free.
By SNCF train
Sabres station is not served by the SNCF network. The nearest TER station is Morcenx (20 km).
Opening Hours
The ecomuseum is open from April 1st to September 28th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. Summer evenings take place in the evening, with special trains at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
Prices
Entry to the ecomuseum includes the train journey. Full price: approximately €12 for adults, reduced price for children. Summer evenings may have a specific price. Online ticketing at billetterie.marqueze.fr.
Catering
A picnic area is available on the ecomuseum site. Snack bars and food stalls are set up during the festive days.
Practical advice
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, the site covers 25 hectares
- In summer, bring sunscreen, a hat, and water
- The site is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility
- Pets are not allowed on site
Contact
Écomusée de Marquèze: 500 route de Solférino, 40630 Sabres
Tel.: 05 24 73 37 40
Official website: www.marqueze.fr
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Écomusée de Marquèze
500 route de Solférino, 40630 Sabres