Over the Course of Spring
From April to June
From April to June
The sun is coming out - it’s time to get together again! Marquèze village is in bloom again as springtime returns to the region, with our team waiting to welcome you on the platform. In fact, the 2024 season starts now - our doors are open from Saturday march the 30th until 29th September.
The Reunion
The Marquèze Ecomuseum has regained its colourful springtime charm. This winter, the Airial has been enhanced through agricultural work and maintenance of the houses and landscapes. The young rye is starting to grow and the sheep roam among the green trees that overlook the century-old country houses. The new temporary exhibition at the Marquèze Pavilion is also open, and our facilitators are in place to bring to life the authentic 19th-century expertise of the Grande Lande.
With the opening planned for the Easter holidays, it’s the perfect time to take a break and immerse yourself in the heart of the Landes Airial.
Once on the train, you are plunged into the heart of the Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park, where animals, practical demonstrations of local expertise and traditional buildings allow you to immerse yourself in a now forgotten way of life, in the heart of the largest forest in Europe.
Save the date! This year, several traditional events celebrating rural life in the old days as well as new, original events will appear during the spring season, providing an ideal an opportunity to rediscover Marquèze!
Time for Spring Events
APRIL
Easter at Marquèze - Sunday 31 March and Monday 1 April
Let’s kick off the season with a highlight: the Easter weekend! On Sunday 09 and Monday 10 April, come and enjoy a gourmet, festive occasion to share with the whole family. Easter egg hunts in Marquèze village, a shepherd’s omelette tasting and a background of Gascon music will give the 19th century Airial a festive feel!
Baby Museum - Awakening the Senses - Sunday 7 April
The ‘Baby Museum’ is a multisensory tour suitable for children aged 6 months to 3 years. In the format of a short half-hour sensory walk, we smell, touch, taste, listen and observe. All the senses are awakened for a different approach to the museum!
MAY
Baby Museum - Awakening the Senses - Sunday 5 May
The ‘Baby Museum’ is a multisensory tour suitable for children aged 6 months to 3 years. In the format of a short half-hour sensory walk, we smell, touch, taste, listen and observe. All the senses are awakened for a different approach to the museum!
The Night of Museums - Saturday 18 May
A new mean to discover the ecomuseum.
Free entry.
Sheep Shearing -Sunday 26 May
The sheep go into summer mode and the farmers prepare the balls of yarn for winter in a festival atmosphere.
JUNE
Baby Museum - Awakening the Senses - Sunday 2 June
The ‘Baby Museum’ is a multisensory tour suitable for children aged 6 months to 3 years. In the format of a short half-hour sensory walk, we smell, touch, taste, listen and observe. All the senses are awakened for a different approach to the museum!
Tips for a Perfect Visit
To make the most out of your visit to the Marquèze Museum, here are some tips and tricks.
Plan your visit
Firstly, the Ecomuseum is open every day until 30 September, except for Wednesdays in May*, June and September.
*In May, Marquèze is closed in the morning.
Secondly, the estimated time of a visit to Marquèze is 4 hours. Between the exhibitions at the Pavilion, the train journey, open visits and guided tours, discovering and meeting the facilitators, tasting of local delicacies, and visiting the houses, you’ll find the visitor experience to be quite comprehensive. Even if the trains are running all day, in July and August it is still advised to come early in the morning so that you avoid the heat and the crowds.
Finally, here are a few links to practical information to complete your visit:
Buy your tickets online
One of the new features of the 2023 season is the launch of our online ticket service! It is now possible to prepare for your visit and to discover a new experience thanks to the purchase of tickets online. This is an ideal alternative for those who like to plan!