Perched on a promontory surrounded by cereal fields, meadows and streams stretching as far as the eye can see, Gaujacq is also home to a remarkable château, a sumptuous seigneurial residence built in the 17th century with a “garden of delights”, an Italian-style gallery and period apartments with unspoilt charm.
Just next door is the Pépinière Botanique et Plantarium association, run by Frédérique and Jean Thoby, who cultivate nearly 3,000 varieties of plants and organise the French Meeting of Collectors’ Nurseries every year. A must-see visit for all lovers of plants and gardens.
From Gaujacq, go a little further into the Chalosse region, passing through the charming villages of Pomarez, the mecca of the Landes bullfighting, and Amou, with its café terraces which come alive on Sunday mornings, on the occasion of the weekly market held under the immense plane trees of La Técouère.