An oval ball, a bull and a thermal bath? Dax! But that’s not all; there’s heritage also. From the cathedral to the Hôtel Saint-Martin d’Agès, passing through Les Arènes, Dax offers a range of surprising discoveries. The Art Deco buildings, whose elegant lines and noble simplicity are so striking to every visitor, are testament to the unexpected artistic wealth of a « town that does you good ».
Did you know? Local son, Jean-Charles de Borda, mathematician and physicist, is one of the 72 scholars whose names are inscribed on the Eiffel Tower!
Le Splendid
Le Splendid provides some of the most spectacular evidence of the Art Deco period in the city of Dax. This masterpiece of architecture is also a wonderful venue in which you can spend the night or enjoy the spa.
Les arènes
Inaugurated in 1913, it is a venue in which tradition and authenticity find a home.
Shows and traditions
A colourful demonstration at Les Arènes in Dax! An authentic race in which the spectacle is intimately linked to the traditions of the region. Big thrills guaranteed!
"Garçon la note !" Festival
In Dax, the festival rules! Imagine; every year a town of 20,000 inhabitants plays host to half a million visitors over the five days of the Fêtes de Dax! The warmth of the South-West in the truest sense.
For more information: - Office Intercommunal de Tourisme et du Thermalisme du Grand Dax
By France.fr
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