In the heart of the Landes, the city of Dax enjoys a special and privileged situation. Surrounded by the towns of Saint-Paul-lès-Dax, Seyresse and Yzosse, Dax is located about thirty kilometers from the southern beaches of the Landes, a hundred kilometers from Spain and 150 km from Bordeaux.
The City of Dax is twinned with the city of Logroño, Spain since 1960.
THERMAL CITY
The first name given to the city was “Aquæ Tarbellicæ”, a Roman name meaning “the waters of the Tarbelles”. Renowned since the highest antiquity for its warm waters, Dax is now the 1st thermal destination in France.
Each year, 60,000 guests come to enjoy the benefits of water and local mud (the famous Peloid). Unique in its kind, Dax has 15 thermal establishments and a thermal hospital delivering all the same treatments based on similar products.
Some specialties:
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Rheumatology
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Phlebology
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Fibromyalgia
For more Informations:
Office de Tourisme et du Thermalisme
11, cours Foch BP 177
40104 DAX CEDEX
Tél : 05 58 56 86 86
Fax : 05 58 56 86 80
CITY OF HERITAGE
Art deco or Gallo-Roman, the heritage of Dax appears on every street corner, not to mention the Gascon roots of the city. The Gallo-Roman heritage of the city can be seen along the Gallo-Roman ramparts or in the archeological crypt in the city center.
Dax has preserved two sections of the fortified enclosure in the fourth century.
Delimiting an almost perfect rectangle of 1465 meters, enclosing an area of 12 to 13 hectares, the ramparts were watched from 43 round towers 10 meters in diameter, opening on the outside with 4 doors.
In 2010, a major restoration program was undertaken on the section of Bd St Pierre.
La Fontaine Chaude is the must-see monument of the city, with its water at 64 ° C.
The Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Saint-Vincent-de-Xaintes church are witnesses to the richness of the religious heritage of the city.
The Splendid Hotel and the Atrium Theater are reminiscent of Dax’s Art Deco grandeur. City of great bullfighting tradition, the city celebrated in 2012 the centenary of its arenas of Andalusian inspiration.
CULTURAL CITY
Beyond its patrimonial luxuriance, Dax is also a land of traditions. The statues of the Toro or the retractor come to echo the arenas of Dax of Andalusian inspiration.
In Dax, land of memory, the Borda Museum, the Georgette Dupouy Museum and the Army Light Aviation and Helicopter Museum present their permanent collections.
Finally, throughout the year, the cultural season of the City of Dax offers a score rich in emotions and sensations.
To discover Dax in its cultural dimension, do not hesitate to follow the guided tours offered by the Office of Tourism and Spa.
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SPORTS CITY
Dax is a very sporty city considering its many facilities, the number of licensees and clubs and associations very active in most disciplines. From Pierre Albaladéjo to Raphaël Ibañez to a multitude of French rugby players, Dax can also boast of having seen one day or another play on its pitch such glories of national sport. The city of Dax has since 2012 the label “Common Sport For All”.
Since 2008, the city has been committed to renovating existing facilities, such as the Sablar tennis courts, as well as building new facilities such as the new Colette Besson stadium, which now houses amateur sportsmen and school children in optimal conditions. The city also has the Stade Maurice-Boyau as a sports facility. It hosts the championship games of the professional rugby team as well as various amateur disciplines. The 4 courses of discovery trails of Barthes are a nice health walk on the edge of the Adour.
