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Origin and history

Saint-Pierre de Saint-Gein Church, located in the eponymous village of Les Landes, is a Catholic religious building probably built in the 14th century. This place of worship, dedicated to St Peter, underwent major transformations in 1871, when it was enhanced and vaulted. Its location, on the central square of the village near the departmental road D934, has made it a focal point of the local community for centuries.

The church architecture is characterized by a unique nave flanked by two side chapels, one dedicated to the Sacred Heart and the other to the Virgin Mary. Its rectangular porch marks the entrance, while a golden wooden altarpiece, perhaps dating from the 17th or 18th centuries, adorns the background of the sanctuary. This altarpiece, richly decorated with painted woodwork, torso columns wrapped with vines and statues (saint Peter, Saint Paul, the Virgin Mary and the angel Gabriel), bears witness to a remarkable religious craftsmanship. The carved wooden gates, described as "curious", add to its originality.

A notable element of its recent history is the statue of Notre-Dame, which traversed the neighboring parishes of D'Aire and Villeneuve-de-Marsan in May 1945 during memorable processes. This statue was also exhibited at the Dax Exhibition of Sacred Art in 1955, highlighting the cultural and spiritual importance of the building in the region. The church thus embodies both an architectural heritage and an active place of devotion, anchored in local life.

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