a town of France, capital of the department of Landes, is situated on a sandy plain, at the junction of the Midouze and Douze, which form the Midouze, 63 miles S. of Bordeaux. The streets are broad, regular, well paved, and clean, and contain several fountains. The principal buildings are,—the church, town-hall, court-house, college, theatre, barracks, and prison. There are also public baths, and a public library. Manufactures of sail-cloth, blankets, leather, and brandy, are carried on; and some trade in wine, brandy, oil, wool, and the produce of the neighbouring country. Pop. (1851) 4463.