Mézin, the Gascon woman
Mézin, the birthplace of President Fallières, nestled in the heart of Gascony, charms visitors with its authentic charm and peaceful atmosphere. Explore the narrow, winding streets lined with half-timbered houses. They all converge on the beating heart of the village, a cobbled square adorned with arcades and imbued with a medieval atmosphere.
Why visit Mézin?
- For its magnificent Romanesque and Gothic church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste
- For its Cork and Stopper Museum
- For its heritage and medieval streets
- For its traditional Sunday morning market
What to visit in Mézin?
The Arcade Square
Beautiful stone houses that belonged to important people in the village during the Middle Ages, including consuls and wealthy merchants.
The Church of Saint John the Baptist
The fortified church is a place of refuge in case of attack. Its circular towers allow the surroundings to be monitored and defend against enemies. Walking along the north side of the square, you enter the church via the main square. From the back of the nave, you walk towards the choir, which was consecrated in 1077.
It took 350 years to complete the building.
Admire the stained glass windows, the organ, and the faces on the pillars, one of which, at the entrance, is said to be Eleanor of Aquitaine.
The Cork and Stopper Museum
The Cork and Stopper Museum traces the industrial history of Mézin from the 18th century to the 1950s. Follow in the footsteps of the bark harvesters in the cork oak forest, discover the daily life of the workers who transformed cork into stoppers, and be surprised by the new uses of cork!
Experience life in Mézin
The "family" tour
Embark on a journey of flavors and history with "Mamie Albret's Secret Recipe"!
This fun treasure hunt takes you through the city's narrow streets to solve puzzles and find the precious ingredients for a medieval drink. From place to place, you'll discover Mézin's heritage while collecting the ingredients. At the end of the trail, it's time to taste and share Mamie Albret's recipe!
A connected treasure hunt
Discover Mézin with Terra Aventura, an interactive geocaching game that will brighten up your family outings! Armed with the mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on your smartphone, set off on an adventure with clues to find and puzzles to solve...
Sample local products
Spend a day in Mézin discovering a region rich in flavors: Armagnac, Floc de Gascogne, prunes, duck, and wines from the Côtes de Gascogne can be sampled at the Ferme de Gagnet farm owned by the Tadieu family and at the Mézin wine cellar.
Where to eat and where to stay in Mézin?
Restaurants in Mézin
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Accommodation in Mézin
Prepare your visit to Mézin
Access
By road
A62 motorway from Bordeaux exit 6 and Toulouse exit 6-1
By train
Agen Station: see routes to Agen.
By bus
Lines 442 from Agen or Mont-de-Marsan: see bus routes
Parking lots in Mézin
Parking is free
- Parking on Allées Vigier
- Parking on the square by the bandstand or the church
- In the village
Restrooms in Mézin
The restrooms are free of charge.
- Kiosk Square
Best time to visit Mézin
Located in the heart of southwestern France, Albret and Vianne enjoy a favorable climate that makes it a pleasant region to live in all year round!
However, the tourist season starts in May and ends in October. This also corresponds to the opening of the major local tourist attractions.
Mark your calendars:
All year round
Côté Cour Theater (see program),
Activities organized by the Yma association (see program)
February
Concerts by the Academy of Young Soloists
April to October
Activities, workshops at the Liège Museum
June
Mézin Festival
July and August
Night market on Mondays,
July 14 fireworks display,
Floc Festival,
Concerts by the Academy of Young Soloists...
September
European Heritage Days
Street view map of Mézin
Other villages in Albret
The must-sees of Albret
