Nestling between Soustons-Plage and Vieux-Boucau, on the south coast of the Landes, the Port d'Albret lake stretches over 50 hectares between the ocean, the dune and the Landes forest. A haven of coolness in the heart of summer, it's also a real paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Here are seven family activities to make the most of it!
It's the picture-postcard beach of the Landes region, with its dunes, pine forest and beautiful waves. Head for the beach at Messanges, on the south coast of the Landes. An ideal beach for swimming, sunbathing, learning to surf or just lazing around.
If you want to get away from the crowds, head for the beach at Messanges, but be quiet!
Take advantage of the long summer evenings to stroll through the night markets in Moliets. You'll find arts and crafts, local specialities and manufactured products, as well as a country-style meal and a Basque pelota show. What else?
In the south of the Landes, Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains is a charming seaside resort popular with families and sports enthusiasts looking for relaxation and water-based activities. With its marine lake and wide, sandy beaches, Vieux-Boucau is the ideal place for stand-up paddling.
There will be plenty more of you on the beaches of the Landes coastline this summer to enjoy the pleasures of swimming. Find out which beaches in the Landes are safe for children to swim on.
A festive, sporty and trendy seaside resort, Soorts-Hossegor always seems to be on the wave. The town that is nicknamed the "little California of the Landes" is renowned for its beaches, its surf spots, its Basque-Landesque architecture, its trendy shops and above all its gentle way of life. What to do during a weekend in Hossegor, follow the guide!
Even when it's raining, there's never a dull moment on holiday in the Landes. Here are some ideas for activities and outings to keep you busy, smiling and dry!
Would you like to make a Landes pastis worthy of the best pastry chefs? Lou Pignada campsite has tested the recipe for you, and believe us, it's a delight! Follow our step-by-step instructions and make your own pastis landais at home!
What to do in Dax for a day? The spa town in the Landes region has a thousand treasures to reveal to you. Here are the places not to be missed if you plan to visit Dax during your camping holiday!
What to do in Dax for a day? The spa town in the Landes has a thousand treasures to offer. Here are the places not to be missed if you plan to visit Dax during your camping holiday!