Saint-Lon-les-Mines: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Château du Prada is a building believed to date from the 18th century that was completely remodelled in the late 19th or early 20th century. A tower in the garden of the Château du Prada bears the date 1888 on its entrance door.

Those who choose Saint-Lon-les-Mines, with the Château du Prada and the Musée de la mine, as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The choir of the parish church of Saint-Barthélémy was built at the end of the 13th or the beginning of the 14th century. Other attractions in Saint-Lon-les-Mines include the Caveries de Sis et de Monbet.

Mining History

The Musée de la mine traces the history of the Saint-Lon-les-Mines lignite mine from its beginnings in the 18th century until its closure in 1949. Panels and display cases present the geological wealth of the soil of Saint-Lon-les-Mines there. The Musée de la mine presents evidence of the presence of prehistoric people in the area of Saint-Lon-les-Mines, including an Aurignacian lithic industry.

The Abbaye Saint-Jean-de-Sorde and the Château de Dax are historical sites in the surroundings of Saint-Lon-les-Mines. The Cathédrale Notre-Dame is a church in the vicinity of Saint-Lon-les-Mines.

Routes and Cuisine

The cycle tour between Bélus and Saint-Lon-les-Mines is 12 km long, takes an average of 3 hours and 30 minutes, and has a moderate difficulty level. It offers two culinary stops at La Ferme de Beleslou and La Tradition Landaise.

Landscape

The Plage Centrale, Plage Sud, Plage de la Gravière and Plage Nord are beaches in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Lon-les-Mines.

Other location pages: Saint-Michel-Escalus, Ousse-Suzan, Saubrigues, Montsoué, Grenade Sur L'adour, Labatut, Narrosse, Marpaps.

To the higher-level travel overview: Landes.