10 Christmas gift ideas typical of the Landes

The Landes are nestled between Gascony and Gers. It is therefore a land of gastronomy , tradition and know-how , where you will find local products , of high quality and ethical, to give meaning to your purchases . For Christmas , if you are looking for original, authentic and artisanal gifts , we offer you our 10 best ideas to please, by supporting local crafts, local shops and small producers.

1) Artisanal pottery for tasty, healthy and warm cuisine thanks to Terafeu Terafour

The Terafeu Terafour boutique is a feast for the eyes, which extends into your kitchen to the delight of the taste buds . Everyone dreams of cooking good products, healthily and easily! Terafeu Terafour has been hand shaping kitchen utensils for 30 years, with a natural , pure and healthy raw material : refractory clay, according to traditional know-how . Usable on all types of fire, the cooking properties of these casseroles and pots are exceptional, for an inimitable taste. Very practical , the dishes do not stick and all the objects and utensils are dishwasher safe. In addition, the colors are shimmering and bright to decorate a kitchen and make it warm. If you want to know more, see our report on the artisanal pottery of Terafeu Terafour .

If you can't make it to the outlet store, you can give Christine a phone call, who will be happy to direct you to the nearest dealer!

Terafeu Terafour, a store full of colors

2) Les sabots des Landes: an authentic, typical but original gift

It is in Saint-Etienne-D'Orthe, in the Landes hinterland, that this traditional factory of “ Landes clogs ” is located. Seven generations have followed one another since 1772 to develop this family business. Overcoming the difficulties and variations of fashion, this family has managed to preserve its values and renew this profession of yesteryear . Whether for decoration or for original shoes , it is THE gift that we do not expect ... Did you know that you can order on the website? Handy if you are far from the workshop!

Handcrafted clogs -Photo @ Les sabots des Landes

3) The flagship of Landes gastronomy: foie gras

Foie gras is quite a story in the Landes! From duck or goose, terrine, semi-cooked or pan-fried, cooked or served as a starter, plain or accompanied by onion or fig jam ... It can be eaten in all sauces and gives its letters of nobility in many dishes. This is a gift that always pleases gourmets !

• To favor short circuits, here is our selection of good addresses from local producers of foie gras and other sweets made from ducks or geese.
  

• And for those who are not fans of foie gras, we offer other regional products to satisfy all delicacies .

Duperier et Fils foie gras, to garnish a festive table -Photo @Foie Gras Duperier

4) Sweets to sip in moderation: wine, aperitif and digestif from the Landes

To accompany a good meal and why not a foie gras from the Landes, you need an exceptional wine . The Landes benefited from the fame of Armagnac and began to make itself known for the aperitif that resulted from it: Floc de Gascogne . But the Landes wine-growing region offers a few pearls, still little known: wine from Tursan and Chalosse, local wine or sand.

Come on, we'll take you to discover the delicious wines of the Landes and its vineyards .

• Here is our page with other addresses of winegrowers and wine cellars .

The wines of Vignoble Dulucq, a wine from Tursan to discover -Photo @ Vignoble Dulucq

5) An unusual weekend to discover the Landes differently

Recharge your batteries in the heart of nature or relax in a comfortable place, gain height and take a different look at this magnificent environment or simply isolate yourself to take a break from our hectic lives ... To offer a night in unusual accommodation is a so personalized gift! Sleep in a bubble, a cabin in the woods, a trailer, a hut, a yurt… There is something for everyone. The Landes forest, the Atlantic coast, the spas… the region has an ideal setting for atypical rentals .

• Here is our selection of unusual accommodation in the moors for a good gift .
  
  

A children's dream to come true during the holidays -Photo @Les Cabanes du Menoy

6) A meal in a restaurant in the Landes

A meal in a restaurant is a classic! But this is a good opportunity to introduce regional products , tasty cuisine , original associations. It is also a good way to offer them a meeting with passionate artisan restaurateurs, to relax in a warm and friendly place, or to learn about gastronomy ...

• To find the perfect place, see our page on restaurants in the Landes .

The dishes of the Auberge du Grand Menos, in Bougue not far from Mont-de-Marsan, which already make us salivate! -Photo @ Auberge du Grand Menos

7) Pamper your friends with a treatment in a wellness center

Knowing how to stop to take care of yourself is not always easy and you forget yourself too often. But when it is a gift, we take more time, especially if it is shared… Here is an essential gift : a treatment in a wellness center ! There are many spas in the Landes which will allow you to please or share a moment with friends or family, but also spas, saunas, hammams, balneotherapy centers ...

• To facilitate your choice, we guide you to the thermal baths, hot and miraculous springs of the Landes .
  
  

Relaxation at Sourcéo in Saint-Paul-Lès-Dax -photo @ Sourcéo

8) A moment of sweetness at home, with a natural and artisanal soap

It is in Messanges, at the Savonnerie des Intrepides that you will find pretty soaps that are gentle on your body, handmade, with high quality natural products. Here is something to create at home, a moment of cocooning, to take care of yourself.

Savonnerie des Intrépides, for an experience full of sweetness and a soft and pleasant foam! -Photo @Savonnerie des Intrepides

9) A good craft beer for a moment of conviviality

In the Landes, you will find craft beers, local , organic ... If you do not know what to choose, the best is to go to a brewer or in a cellar, to do a tasting and benefit from good advice.

• Here is our page on wine and beer cellars and breweries in the region .
  
  

In Labenne, the Fabrik Craft Beer offers beers on site or to take away. -Photo @La Fabrik Craft Beer

10) A cooked dish to treat yourself without spending hours in the kitchen ...

For gourmets who do not have time to cook for hours, go to a cannery or a delicatessen. In Souprosse or Soustons, at the artisan canner DUPERIER et Fils , you will inevitably find what you are looking for: foie gras, confits, rillettes fritons, but also typical Landes dishes such as axoa ...

We hope that these 10 ideas will be very useful for you to prepare gifts and New Years Eve , to treat yourself or take care of your loved ones. We just have to wish you happy holidays !

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