Landes district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Places to visit near Mugron

Mugron is a town in Landes district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, home to about 1,493 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 65 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 5 museums and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Église Saint-Pierre (2 km), Château de Poyaller (5 km) and Château de Poyanne (6 km).

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Mugron, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mugron, Landes district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mugron at a glance

Location
Landes district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Population
about 1,493
Coordinates
43.7498° N, 0.7524° W
Places within 50 km
102 (64 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Mugron

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Churches near Mugron

98 churches within 100 km of Mugron. The closest is Église Saint-Pierre (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mugron

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mugron. The closest is Maison Peyne (4 km); the best-known is Château de Poyaller (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mugron

10 museums within 100 km of Mugron. The closest is Le Musée de la Chalosse (9 km); the best-known is Préhistosite de Brassempouy (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mugron

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mugron. The closest is Baigura (84 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Mugron

4 caves within 100 km of Mugron. The closest is Grotte du Pape (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mugron

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mugron. The closest is Moulin de Poyaller (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mugron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mugron
  2. 2 km Église Saint-Pierre · church, Landes
  3. 8 km Église Saint-Pierre de Brocas · church, Landes
  4. 5 km Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste · church, Landes
  5. 3 km Château de Poyaller · heritage site, Landes
  6. 10 km Château de Poyanne · heritage site, Landes
  7. 6 km Back to Mugron

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mugron by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6598Église Saint-Pierre (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2654Maison Peyne (4 km)
    Museums510Le Musée de la Chalosse (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints09Baigura (84 km)
    Caves24Grotte du Pape (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Moulin de Poyaller (5 km)
    Other attractions03La Chaîne des Pyrénées (72 km)
    Parks12Parc Jean Rameau (32 km)
    Beaches & coast02Grotte de la Chambre d'Amour (87 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Senpereko Aintzira (96 km)
    Treks11Tour de la Haute Chalosse (6 km)
    Buddhist sites11Abbaye Notre-Dame de Maylis (11 km)

    Mugron: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mugron?

    Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 2 km), Château de Poyaller (heritage site, about 5 km), Château de Poyanne (heritage site, about 6 km), Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (church, about 7 km), Église Saint-Pierre de Brocas (church, about 9 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mugron?

    102 places on Spotwander: 65 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 2 caves, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Mugron?

    Église Saint-Pierre, about 2 km by road; Église Saint-Jacques (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mugron?

    Maison Peyne, about 4 km by road; Château de Poyaller (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Mugron?

    Le Musée de la Chalosse, about 9 km by road; Maison Dite de Jeanne d'Albret (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mugron?

    Start in Mugron, visit Église Saint-Pierre, then Église Saint-Pierre de Brocas, then Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, then Château de Poyaller, then Château de Poyanne, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mugron?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Mugron

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mugron’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mugron on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.