Visit Dax the Rebel: A Thermal and Festive Town – Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

EXPERIENCE:

Dax stands out as the first destination of this late summer in 1913, taking on an entirely new significance with its recently constructed arenas. Nevertheless, the new arenas are just one example of the richness and diversity that the city has to offer its visitors.

Your guide, Marie Golzart, the wife of Raphaël Millies-Lacroix, a merchant specialising in the drapery trade, will lead you into a total immersion in the atmosphere of the Belle Époque. Through her captivating narratives, you will discover the city’s famous festivities, explore the opulent bourgeois villas, and dive into the daily life of this bygone era.

Raphaël Millies-Lacroix, inspired by republican ideals since 1873, actively engaged in politics, ascending to the position of municipal councillor and eventually becoming mayor in 1887. In 1913, he reached the summit of his political career by becoming a senator of the Landes region and a general councillor of the department.

Fourteen years after the eventful end of her husband’s term, Marie will have the privilege of bearing witness to the spectacular evolution of the city, a result of the extensive transformation undertaken by Raphaël. This visit will be the perfect occasion to dive into the fascinating history of Dax, where each street and each narrative tells a part of its captivating past.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Immerse in the Belle Époque era in Dax.
Discover the city undergoing transformations.
An immersive guided tour by a professional guide in historical outfit
A pleasant visit with Marie sharing captivating historical anecdotes

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