The Pays Portes de Gascogne region invites artists to create works that address the environment. These pieces encourage reflection, observation, stillness, and contemplation, helping us find meaning in our relationship with the environment.

Inspired by the Land Art movement, the works along this trail were created with the involvement of local residents. Rent an e-bike and set off to explore the area!

Starting from Samatan, this route leads you to Villefranche, where you will find *Yané*—the Japanese word for "roof." A sweeping expanse of light-colored wood set against a hillside, this monumental work reveals itself along a hiking trail that skirts the village of Villefranche. This protective "roof" invites you to slow down and view the surrounding landscape from a new perspective.

In Saint-Elix-d'Astarac, you will encounter *Kazé*—Japanese for "wind." This imposing sculpture, crafted from woven branches, evokes a cyclone trapped within the forest. Both light and majestic, it embodies the full force and power of the wind. Nearby, a clearing—home to a magnificent 300-year-old oak tree—invites you to pause and let your mind wander.

These works were created by Teruhisa Suzuki, a Japanese sculptor who has lived and worked in France for 30 years.