A vibrant, multi-faceted city is what defines Dax.
It is at the heart of an urban area of 65,643 inhabitants and an urban unit of 50,366 inhabitants in 2017.
Dax has been a town renowned since antiquity for its warm waters, for Landes and Spanish bullfighting and, among other things, for rugby. The Union Sportive Dacquoise (USD) was created in 1904. Finally, during the summer, its feria is very busy. In 2022, it takes place from August 11 to 15.
.What should you see in Dax when you come here for the first time?
The hot fountain, or source of La Nèhe, which is located in the city center. It represents the Gallo-Roman heritage of this city and also a true symbol of hydrotherapy. Indeed, the fountain is renowned for the virtues of its water, at a temperature of 64°C.
– Bernard Tessier
The Dax arenas, located in Parc Théodore-Denis, were built in 1913. They are part of the first category arenas in the same way as those of Bayonne or Nîmes for example.
– Bernard Tessier
The Atrium of Dax, the large 800-seat performance hall, first listed in the Inventory of Historic Monuments in 1986. Equipped with modern technical equipment, many shows are offered there throughout the year. .
– Bernard Tessier
A stone’s throw from the Dax Atrium, don’t miss the Le Splendid hotel. Opened in 1928, it deploys its Art Deco architecture, a style skilfully cultivated by the architect André Granet. Listed as a Historic Monument, this emblematic place with a clean line all dressed in white, open on the banks of the Adour river, offers you an ideal getaway to discover the heritage assets of Dax.
– Bernard Tessier
Finally, don’t forget that Dax is a stronghold in terms of rugby. And for that, the Maurice-Boyau stadium is also worth a detour. It is located very close to the arenas of the city. Its main ground is the resident stadium of Union Sportive Dacquoise, the town’s rugby union club.
– Bernard Tessier