Camping in Aquitaine means spending a holiday in a vast region scattered with some amazing landscapes. From the Bassin d'Arcachon to the Basque Country, the stunning coast is edged with the Landes forest, 250 km of sand beaches, green vineyards, peaceful lakes as well as hundreds of hiking and cycle tracks....
Rambling in the pine forest or lazing on the fine sand beaches, exploring the stunning nature and culture, meet with exceptional locals, try new sports activities and experience a friendly and gourmet region… Aquitaine offers the best outings and by renting a mobile home, a unique cabin on stilts or a chalet in nature at 5-star Camping Lou Pignada you’ll find a sunny and warm setting for a great holiday!
From the Gironde Estuary to the Côte Basque, the Atlantic Coast spreads a great variety of sea landscapes, with more than 720 kilometres of coastline! Water sports can be found all over, just like the countless cycle tracks and lovely beach resorts! The Dune du Pilat is one of the must-sees of your stay in Aquitaine, a tourist site worth a visit on your way to the campsite! Europe’s highest dune offers a breathtaking and panoramic view on the Atlantic Ocean and Landes forest. We also suggest a trip to the region’s lakes, perfect for anglers or water sports fanatics. The sea lakes of Port d'Albret and Hossegor near Camping Lou Pignada are an absolute must! Lovers of cycling and sea will be delighted to find the Vélodyssée track! This is the longest cycle track of France, running along the Atlantic Coast up to the Côte Basque. A perfect way to explore the best parts of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine coast. Not far from the campsite, you can choose to stroll around in Vieux Boucau, Capbreton or Mimizan. Our final advice would be to head southward to the Basque beaches of Hendaye offering some unique nature: 8 kilometres of green cliffs between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees!
Your camping holiday in Aquitaine will most likely take you to the Basque Country, the part of Aquitaine along the south west coast of France. Along the coast, Biarritz is the cultural capital of the Basque Country, but also an Eldorado for surfers. Bayonne will be a delight for lovers of art and history, with visits to the ramparts and the Citadel, both masterworks of Vauban. The beach resort of Saint-Jean-de-Luz is just as attractive. Louis XIV got married in the town’s church, a real must-see. Perched on the cliffs of Hendaye, the fabulous neo Gothic style Abbadia castle is one of the main tourist sites in the area. The charm of a camping holiday in the south of Aquitaine also means visiting some of the most picturesque villages like Ciboure, Espelette or Arcangues, that holds Luis Mariano’s tomb. You’ll love watching pelote (Basque ball game) before heading to the south of the Adour.
Staying on a campsite in Aquitaine will be the perfect occasion to explore the wine routes. From the vineyards of Bordeaux to those of Tursan in Les Landes; the area counts more than 800 wine estates. Let yourself be guided at the very heart of the wine culture in Aquitaine and visit some legendary places. Quad excursions, hiking around the vineyards, guided tours in one of the wine castles, meeting with wine growers... there’s enough to choose from when it comes to wine trips! If you stay at Camping Lou Pignada, you can learn all about the making of "vin de sable" (sand wine), the most original wine of Aquitaine!
If you plan to camp in Aquitaine this summer, you’ll surely be spoiled with choice! Camping Lou Pignada lists a few ideas for outings to discover the festive side of Nouvelle Aquitaine: festivals, concerts, dancing, culture shows, traditional events and férias... lively and friendly events for an active holiday!
The Fête de la Mer of Mimizan takes place every 1st of May. On the programme: boat parade, flower corso with floats in the streets of Mimizan-Plage, bandas (Basque percussion), sea blessing, but also car boot sale, kiting and pony rides. A great day you don’t want to miss!
The Fêtes de Bayonne start on the Wednesday before the first weekend of August and last until the following Sunday. It is the world’s 5th biggest people gathering. On the programme: pelote (Basque ball game), music and dancing, young cow races, float parades, bandas, corso, toros de fuego, fireworks, concerts, activities for children. Wear white clothes and put on a red scarf to be fully part of the festival!
The Festival Arcachon en Scène welcomes the biggest national and international artists on a big outdoor stage. Since the festival’s creation, many famous names have crossed the stage of the former Vélodrome of Arcachon: Lionel Richie, Sting, Mika, Placebo, Joe Cocker, Johnny Hallyday, David Guetta...
The Lacanau Pro is a major surf competition held in Lacanau every August. The event pioneered this type of competitions in Europe. Today, the Lacanau Pro is part of the French qualifications for the World Surf League. Definitely a must-see event!
The Férias of Dax gather more than 800.000 people every August. Fans of Spanish and Landes bull fighting come to assist the great number of festivities: corridas de toros, corrida de rejoneo, novillada picador, cow races and arena games, typical Landes shows, music and culinary events, traditional dancing classes...
By the end of August, the Newave festival held in Seignosse themes the values of surfing: solidarity, sharing and respect. On the programme: some fifteen concerts (different music styles: electro, soul, funk, pop, blues...), a surf challenge with one and the same handicap for both professionals and amateurs: blindfolded surfing, but also stalls and food trucks (seasonal products, organic food)...
