Non-profit (loi 1901) · Saint-Pandelon, Landes

Watching over
a château from 1304.
Bringing it to life.

The Friends of Domaine Array Dou Sou protect, pass on and bring to life the former Château des Évêques de Dax — seven centuries of history in the heart of the Landes.

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Founded in
1304Château des Évêques de Dax
Association founded
2026Reg. W401011878
Pupils / year
650+Partnership with DSDEN Landes

Our purpose

Heritage protected by being shared.

The Domaine Array Dou Sou is not just an old residence: it is a witness to the history of the Landes, reopened to the public in October 2025 after four years of restoration.

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Aerial view of Domaine Array Dou Sou View from the pool — Domaine Array Dou Sou

Our commitments

Protect. Share. Pass on.

I

Protect

Help restore and preserve a listed Historic Monument founded in 1304, along with its 4.5-hectare protected grounds.

II

Share

Concerts, festival, talks, exhibitions and residencies: cultural life open to all, in the heart of the Grand Dax area.

III

Pass on

Introduce younger generations to this heritage — more than 650 pupils aged 9–11 each year, with the French national education system.

2026 calendar

Two highlights to bring the region together.

  • 17 → 23
    July     The Musical EveningsFive open-air evenings in the château courtyard: Basque song, brass, jazz and grand opera. Programme →
  • 17 → 20
    Sept.     Array Dou Sou FestivalA Nature & Culture gathering for the European Heritage Days. Learn more →
"A place lives as long as it is visited, learned and retold."
Overall view of Domaine Array Dou Sou

Domaine Array Dou Sou, Saint-Pandelon — Landes

The estate

Where we act.

The château is in Saint-Pandelon, 5 minutes from central Dax, 10 minutes from Dax high-speed (TGV) station and 45 minutes from Biarritz airport — Pau 1 hr, Bordeaux 1 hr 30. All visitor and private-hire information is on the Domaine Array Dou Sou website.

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  • Address305 route du Château, 40180 Saint-Pandelon
  • Château founded1304
  • Protected grounds4.5 hectares
  • Main courtyard876 seats (1,000 m²)
  • Reopened to publicOctober 2025
  • Dax TGV → Paris10 min · 3 hr 20

Join us

Your membership keeps the association alive.

From €10 to €2,500 and more — every contribution funds the monument's preservation, educational activities and the cultural programme. Tax deduction available.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about the association and the estate.

What is the association Les Amis du Domaine Array Dou Sou?

A French non-profit (association loi 1901, registered W401011878), founded in April 2026, dedicated to protecting, sharing and bringing to life the Domaine Array Dou Sou — the former Château des Évêques de Dax, a listed Historic Monument founded in 1304, in Saint-Pandelon in the Landes.

Where is the Domaine Array Dou Sou?

At 305 route du Château, 40180 Saint-Pandelon (Landes), ten minutes from Dax railway station. Paris to Dax by high-speed train: 3 hr 20.

What is the venue capacity?

The main courtyard (1,000 m²) holds up to 876 people. In case of bad weather during concerts, a fallback is provided in the air-conditioned Orangery (300 seats).

How can I become a member?

Membership is available online via HelloAsso, from €10 to €2,500 and more, with a possible tax deduction. Every contribution funds the monument's preservation, educational activities and the cultural programme.

What are the 2026 events?

The Musical Evenings from 17 to 23 July 2026 (five open-air concerts in the château courtyard) and the Array Dou Sou Festival from 17 to 20 September 2026, during the European Heritage Days.