FOREST SIDE

The Gujan-Mestras forest is dominated by maritime pines, a species planted in the 19th century to purify sandy soils. Before that, the area was marshy and unsuitable for agriculture. The introduction of these trees transformed the landscape and encouraged the development of the timber industry.

Today, the forest is a privileged place for nature lovers, offering a variety of trails to explore. It’s a great place to discover a wide variety of landscapes and animals, while immersing yourself in the region’s history.

It’s the perfect place to teach children about the importance of nature and the richness of our heritage through our various activities!

Immerse yourself in the magical world of the forest with a sensory experience designed to amaze even the youngest visitors! Here, touching, smelling and listening become games, allowing children to discover the richness of the natural world around them.

After a brief introduction to the forest and the rules to follow for preserving this fragile ecosystem, children start an adventure, in silence and in single file, to listen to the sounds of nature, smell the different smells and feel the texture of the ground. Then, in small groups, they set off in search of animaltracks – an exciting moment of discovery.

Finally, children take their creativity a step further with a clay-based land art activity and sensory games to recognize trees by their texture.

A funny, discovery-filled experience to awaken their curiosity and love of nature.