{"id":3270,"date":"2020-11-29T16:27:47","date_gmt":"2020-11-29T16:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sudalbret-tourisme.fr\/?p=3270"},"modified":"2020-11-29T16:27:49","modified_gmt":"2020-11-29T16:27:49","slug":"visit-mezin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sudalbret-tourisme.fr\/en\/visit-mezin\/","title":{"rendered":"Our travel guide to visit M\u00e9zin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A village shaped by history, M\u00e9zin is a small town of 1500 inhabitants in Lot-et-Garonne. Situated in the centre of Gascony, it is a tourist destination that lovers of the Middle Ages will appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between outdoor activities and the discovery of the cultural heritage of the Landes, M\u00e9zin, the birthplace of Armand Falli\u00e8res, president of the republic in 1906, is a town to be discovered absolutely during your stay in the Landes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tourism M\u00e9zin : what to do ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e9zin is a city which reserves you beautiful surprises. Between its church, the epicentre of the development of the medieval city, its cork museum, the &#8220;local gold&#8221; and its castle, it is a town steeped in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The visit you must absolutely make: the museum of Li\u00e8ge and the cork.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cork museum is an <strong>integral part of the cultural heritage of M\u00e9zin<\/strong> and more generally of Albret. Certified &#8220;Mus\u00e9e de France&#8221; by the State, this establishment retraces the history and development of the cork industry from the 19th century onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This museum is an opportunity for you to take a leap back in time and discover the history and development of the cork industry from the 19th century onwards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the way of life of the workers in charge of producing the corks<\/li><li>the period tools that were used<\/li><li>the work of bark washers<\/li><li>the new uses of cork in fields such as aerospace or fashion<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, each year the museum presents a temporary exhibition on cork and the different inventions related to its exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum of cork and the cork stopper of M\u00e9zin is part of the tourist activities to be carried out at the time of your passage in the commune. <strong>Admission fees are accessible. Count less than 5\u20ac<\/strong> to be able to discover the establishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the more playful, the museum has set up an <strong>escape game<\/strong> centred on two themes: President Armand Falli\u00e8res and cork. Whether with friends, family or colleagues, the escape game &#8220;in the footsteps of Armand Falli\u00e8res&#8221; allows you to <strong>spend a fun and entertaining moment<\/strong> between two visits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The town&#8217;s historic monument: Saint-Jean-Baptiste de M\u00e9zin church<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sudalbret-tourisme.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mezin-Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"M\u00e9zin : Western facade of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church\n\" class=\"wp-image-3118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sudalbret-tourisme.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mezin-Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sudalbret-tourisme.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mezin-Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sudalbret-tourisme.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mezin-Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sudalbret-tourisme.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mezin-Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Saint-Jean-Baptiste de M\u00e9zin Church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cork city developed around its church, the true epicentre of the town and former Benedictine priory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Listed as a &#8220;historical monument&#8221; since the 19th century<\/strong>, the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste de M\u00e9zin was built in 1077 by order of Pope Gregory VII. A true monument of the medieval city, the former monastery located on one of the roads leading to Compostela is a flagship of cultural tourism in M\u00e9zin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The visit of the church is free of charge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discovery of the medieval village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its narrow streets, stone houses and flowery gardens, M\u00e9zin is a charming town well worth a visit. You can stroll through the streets of the town and enjoy the beauty of the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to offer a unique experience to visitors to M\u00e9zin, the town&#8217;s tourist office has, with the help of the inhabitants, set up a video-guide system that you can get at the Mus\u00e9e du Li\u00e8ge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the videoguide, you will discover the history of the city independently and free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"Activities: mountain biking\">C\u00f4t\u00e9 activit\u00e9 : faire du VTT\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e9zin is the starting point for some sporting activities in the Albret country. Within the medieval town, you can go mountain biking or hiking thanks to a network of perfectly marked trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Albret region abounds in mountain bike trails accessible to all and for all levels. <strong>3 circuits start from M\u00e9zin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try your hand at hiking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiking in Gascony, that&#8217;s not what it lacks. With nearly 168 km of marked trails, there are many paths passing through the cork city of M\u00e9zin and you will have no trouble finding a route that suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between the forest of the Landes and the Armagnac hills, the hikes will allow you to enjoy landscapes that are both unique and exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like more information about the activities and monuments to discover in M\u00e9zin, you can <strong>go to the tourist office<\/strong> of the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to travel to M\u00e9zin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e9zin, like the vast majority of towns in the west of France and the Pays d&#8217;Albret, is busiest in the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To take full advantage of the town&#8217;s picturesque charm and the Landes countryside, we advise you to visit <strong>between March and June<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accommodation in M\u00e9zin is limited to the <strong>relais de Gascogne<\/strong> and to the <strong>g\u00eete de la maison du bouchonnier<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If one of these accommodations is already booked, you can find accommodation nearby. <strong>The towns of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sudalbret-tourisme.fr\/en\/visit-nerac\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3192\">N\u00e9rac<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sudalbret-tourisme.fr\/en\/visit-barbaste\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3196\">Barbaste<\/a> <\/strong>are good alternative accommodation options if you cannot find accommodation in M\u00e9zin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to eat in M\u00e9zin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 3 restaurant addresses in the medieval city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>L\u2019auberge des 7 princes<\/strong> : in summer, you can enjoy the restaurant&#8217;s shady flowered terrace. L&#8217;Auberge des 7 Princes offers traditional cuisine as well as home-made pizzas. Prices range from \u20ac10 to \u20ac22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Le Relai de Gascogne<\/strong> : this restaurant offers traditional and regional cuisine, giving you the opportunity to taste regional specialities. The hotel also offers 17 rooms to make your stay a relaxing one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to M\u00e9zin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e9zin is accessible by car. To do so, you need to take the D117, the D5 or the D656 which passes through N\u00e9rac, the former capital of the Pays d&#8217;Albret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sudalbret-tourisme.fr\/en\/things-to-do-around-agen-with-kids\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3209\">Agen<\/a>, it takes 50 minutes to get to M\u00e9zin and visit the old medieval town.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A village shaped by history, M\u00e9zin is a small town of 1500 inhabitants in Lot-et-Garonne. 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