This year, Automne en scène welcomes a surprise guest, from the depths of the ocean, in the person of Maylis, Mimizanese and ocean siren.
If it is sometimes discreet, sometimes very present, in any case it is thanks to it that vacationers and residents of the community of communes of Mimizan will be able to (re)discover significant moments in local history, emblematic natural sites of the territory or even well-preserved traditions.
Following in Maylis’ footsteps during Automne en scène is to realize the diversity of waters here: salty, fresh, ocean, lake, current, river, pond or miraculous fountain… It’s also give a nod to the local sirens: on the one hand, the harmony of Mimizan, called Mermaid of the Ocean, and on the other hand, the weathervane located at the top of the porch bell tower which illustrates the saying “May God preserves us from the song of the siren, the tail of the whale and the bell tower of Mimizan.”
Thus, for four days (from October 30 to November 2) in Mimizan, Mézos, Saint-Paul-en-Born and Pontenx-les-Forges, numerous meetings await young and old.
Educational stands
Exhibitions, first: spotlight on local landscapes, local fauna and flora, historical sites through photos, paintings, mosaics. Educational stands will also be on the menu: demonstration of basketry, pottery, painting, introduction to different Landes honeys.
Ten highlights of local history will also be on the program: guided tours of the porch bell tower, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site on the Camino de Santiago, pastoralism in the Landes, the crossing of the Atlantic in 1929 by the ‘Canary bird, the port reef, its origin, the work of scientists and volunteers.
Among the activities to follow as a family, note nature outings to the Mailloueyre ponds, to the wetlands of Lake Aureilhan, a photo outing along the current, making a mermaid on the sand, a Landes day with making pastis, local tales, games, or even a local band concert. For the little ones, there are also: creative workshops, gardening or a treasure hunt.
Detailed program at the tourist office. Contact and information on 05 58 09 11 20.
