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Dax

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Dax

Dax sits on the route: 5 minutes from Narrosse, 48km from Biarritz Grande Plage.

Dax is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 22,305, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dax sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dax to your route.

About Dax

Dax Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Dax) is a Roman Catholic church in the town of Dax in the Landes département of France. The diocese of Dax was not restored after the French Revolution but with several others, including Aire, was added to the Diocese of Bayonne by the Concordat of 1801. In 1817 the

Read more former dioceses of Dax and of Aire were again separated from that of Bayonne and joined to form the new Diocese of Aire and Dax, of which the bishop's seat was at Aire Cathedral. In 1833 the bishop's seat was officially transferred to Dax and to Dax Cathedral. Aire Cathedral remains as a co-cathedral. Dax Cathedral is a national monument of France.

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Where is Dax located?

Dax is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.7103 latitude, -1.0537 longitude.

What is the population of Dax?

Dax has a population of approximately 22,305 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
22,305
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.7103, -1.0537

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Dax

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Wheels & Waves

The annual Biarritz festival celebrating motorcycle culture, surfing, and custom builds that has become a global pilgrimage for riders.

48 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Biarritz Grande Plage

A glamorous Atlantic surf beach below Belle Époque hotels, the cradle of European surfing.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Dax

  • 65 kmLa RhuneA 905 m Basque summit on the Spanish border, climbed by a wooden cog train for sweeping coast-to-Pyrenees views.
  • 66 kmCorniche BasqueThe wild clifftop D912 between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye, running above tilted flysch rock strata with open views across the Bay of Biscay to the Spanish coast.
  • 80 kmPuerto de IbañetaThe Roncevaux Pass of legend, where Roland fell in 778: a 1,057 m Pyrenean crossing above Roncesvalles on the classic Camino Francés route into Spain.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dax.

Saint-Paul-lès-Dax

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 11,839

Narrosse

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 2,781

Mées

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,496

Oeyreluy

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,595

Saint-Vincent-de-Paul

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,604

Tercis-les-Bains

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,152

Saugnac-et-Cambran

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,416

Heugas

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,236

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