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> A natural landscape into the bargain  
 

  • 2nd largest department in France in size

  • Largest European forest of maritime pine trees (600 000 ha)

  • 106 kilometres of fine sand beaches and dune ridges
 

> State-of-the-art technology in a splendid work setting 
 
 

  • Sony: The world's largest "coating" factory

  • Biolandes: world leader in natural essential oils (perfumery)

> High-performance and authentic farming 
 

  • France's leading corn producer

  • France's leading producer of ducks for foie gras
 

> The benefit of its natural resources 
 
 




  • France's leading department for thermal springs


> A recognised historical heritage  
 


  • Dame de Brassempouy, the world's first sculptured face (20,000 years old)

 

> Sport as part of daily life 
 
 


  • Surfing: France's leading department in terms of registered surfers per inhabitant

  • Basketball: France's leading department in terms of registered players per inhabitant