Getting married in the Landes

The Landes coastline is called the Côte d'Argent, for the magnificent reflections of the sun on the Atlantic Ocean. With its sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see, lined with pine trees, the setting is enchanting. What could be better for a wedding, with iodized flavors and maritime scents! But the Landes conceal many other treasures: natural areas of great beauty, forming the Landes de Gascogne Regional Park. You can celebrate a wedding in the countryside, in the heart of the Landes Forest, in a mysterious and somewhat magical environment...

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Where to get married in the Landes?

If you want to get married by the ocean, the northern part of the Landes coastline is dotted with seaside resorts. They offer you all the services and benefits necessary for your comfort, and a very festive atmosphere. The south coast, on the other hand, is famous for its impressive waves. You enter the world of surfers, whose capital is Hossegor. In the north as in the south, the Côte d'Argent is the ideal place for a trendy and trendy wedding!

Are you more tempted by a wedding in the heart of nature? The Landes de Gascogne Regional Park is a still wild natural site. It includes several Nature Reserves, Natura 2000 areas and other protected areas, where you can make an environmentally friendly marriage:

• The Courant d'Huchet nature reserve: The little Amazon of the Landes
• The Etang Noir Nature Reserve
• The Courant de Contis and the National Nature Reserve of Arjuzanx

Do you want to give a country look to your wedding? It is in the meadows of La Chalosse that you will find your happiness. This territory is criss-crossed by rivers and has many springs. It is a haven of peace, where relaxation is a way of life, in its charming spas. You will have a quiet and rural wedding there.

Finally, if you are a city dweller at heart, go to Mont-de-Marsan. It is a pleasant and dynamic city. It is located on the banks of the Adour, at the foot of the wine-growing hillsides of Armagnac. You will appreciate its bucolic green spaces and its large wine estates, to party.

The reception rooms

Whether you like the seaside or prefer the Landes hinterland, you will find reception rooms of all styles in the Landes. Wine estates and golf courses, old castles transformed into charming hotels, renowned restaurants or country town halls... There are some at all prices and something to satisfy all your desires and requirements! Do not hesitate to consult our directories:

• hotels
• restaurants

wedding providers

Preparing for a wedding ceremony is long and sometimes tedious. You will have to call on many service providers: animator, DJ or musicians, florist, photographer, rental of furniture or decoration... If the sense of organization is not your first quality, you could be tempted to entrust this task to a wedding planner. They are professionals, who know the sector well and have a good address book…

Compose a typical Landes wedding menu

On the Landes coast, seafood is an essential part of a wedding buffet. But the interior of the Landes lands offers many other delicacies: duck and foie gras, Chalosse beef, salmon from the Adour, peanuts from Soustons… There is enough to create a 100% Landes menu!

Where to take beautiful wedding photos in the Landes?

To preserve your most beautiful memories of this exceptional day, it is traditional to create a wedding album. Professional photographers have different ranges and offer all kinds of associated services, such as a "photobooth", same-day photo sales for your loved ones...

You can also trust your friends and family. No doubt they will be very involved and will provide you with many shots, from all angles, even the most unusual. Your photos will be all the more spontaneous and sometimes original!

But first, you will have to find the ideal setting to immortalize the most beautiful day of your life...

Bury your single life in the Landes

The bachelor or bachelorette party is the time to let go and relax before the wedding. It's an opportunity to have fun with friends and why not try some unusual activities? Whether you are sporty or a party animal, you will not be bored in the Landes:

• Unusual things to discover in the Landes...
• Surf spots in the Landes
• Relax in the thermal baths, hot and miraculous springs of the Landes

A wedding night in unusual accommodation!

To end the most beautiful day of your life as a couple, what better than to treat yourself to a dream wedding night... To make it truly unforgettable, nothing beats staying in unusual accommodation! On the program, relaxation in the heart of nature or discovery of unusual places.

We hope to have made you want to celebrate your wedding in the Landes and we wish you a lot of happiness for this big day.

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