Bahus-Soubiran

Bahus-Soubiran (French pronunciation: [bays subiʁɑ̃]; Gascon: Baús Sobiran) is a commune in the Landes department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.^[3]

Bahus-Soubiran
Commune
The church of Bahus-Soubirhan
Location of Bahus-Soubiran
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Coordinates: 43°40′29″N 0°21′18″W
Country	France
Region	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department	Landes
Arrondissement	Mont-de-Marsan
Canton	Adour Armagnac
Intercommunality	Aire-sur-l'Adour
Government
• Mayor (2020–2026)	Thierry Boulin[1]
Area 1	14.53 km2 (5.61 sq mi)
Population  (2022)[2]	393
• Density	27/km2 (70/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	40022 /40320
Elevation	100–169 m (328–554 ft) (avg. 113 m or 371 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

Bahus-Soubiran is located in the heart of the Landes region, about 30 kilometers northeast of Mont-de-Marsan, the department's capital. The commune is part of the Aire-sur-l'Adour intercommunal community. Its gently undulating terrain varies in elevation from 100 to 169 meters above sea level, with the village itself situated at approximately 113 meters.

The commune is primarily rural, characterized by fields, vineyards, and small wooded areas. The Adour River and its tributaries influence the local landscape and agriculture, providing fertile soils for viticulture and farming.

History

The history of Bahus-Soubiran is closely tied to its religious and rural heritage. The church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, dating from the 13th century, is one of the commune's most notable landmarks. Historically, it was a place of refuge for the marginalized Cagot community, evidenced by the distinctive "Cagot door," a feature still visible today.

The region also has a long-standing tradition of agriculture and viticulture, with its economy historically relying on these activities.

Economy

Bahus-Soubiran's economy remains centered on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cereals, sunflowers, and vines. Local vineyards are part of the Armagnac wine region, contributing to the production of this famous French brandy.^{[citation needed]} Small-scale livestock farming also plays a role in the local economy.^{[citation needed]}

In recent years,^[when?] there has been a growing focus on rural tourism.^{[citation needed]}

Population

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1968	388	—
1975	365	−0.87%
1982	327	−1.56%
1990	326	−0.04%
1999	303	−0.81%
2009	361	+1.77%
2014	420	+3.07%
2020	395	−1.02%
Source: INSEE[4]

The population of Bahus-Soubiran has fluctuated over the decades, with notable declines during the mid-20th century due to rural depopulation. However, the commune has seen a modest rebound in recent years,^[when?] likely due to the attractiveness of rural living and proximity to regional hubs like Aire-sur-l'Adour.^{[original research?]}

Landmarks

• Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste: A historic church dating back to the 13th century, featuring unique architectural elements like the "Cagot door", which reflects the commune's history of social exclusion.^{[clarification needed]}

See also

Former door for Cagots in Bahus-Soubiran at the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste.

• Communes of the Landes department