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Landes South Coast

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This region of the Landes is a haven of peace for those who want to take the many cycle paths crossing the Landes forest or running along the coast from Moliets-et-Maâ to Soustons and from Seignosse to Ondres.

Famous seaside resorts follow one another all the way to the edge of the neighbouring Basque Country to the south: Messanges, Vieux Boucau Port d'Albret, Seignosse, Hossegor, Capbreton... Some are more family-friendly, others more "natural" and others even more trendy like Hossegor, a surfer's paradise with its famous wave forming above the Gouf de Capbreton (the pit).


Map of the South of Landes


Moliets-et-Maâ

A typical Landes village, Moliets-et-Maâ is located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a village surrounded by a very large forest area and not far from the Courant d'Huchet nature reserve.

Visitors coming to discover Moliets-et-Maâ will be surprised by the number of activities offered by the village, being quite dynamic and attractive.

Enjoy the city's beaches, its pond, and the cycle paths to discover all the secrets of the Landes environment. Don't forget the 18-hole and 9-hole Moliets-et-Maâ golf course and its tennis complex. They will make you spend excellent sports days.


Golf de Moliets et Mâa

Golf de Moliets et Mâa
Golf de Moliets et Mâa

Want to discover golf or progress? Discover our golf courses, from beginner to performance course, are provided ...

2,9 km - Moliets-et-Maa

Walk on the Courant d'Huchet

Walk on the Courant d'Huchet
Walk on the Courant d'Huchet

The Courant d'Huchet, a veritable umbilical cord which flows through the Landes towns of Vielle Saint Girons, Léon ...

3,0 km - Moliets-et-Maa

Bureau des Bateliers

Bureau des Bateliers
Bureau des Bateliers

The Courant d'Huchet, a veritable umbilical cord which flows through the Landes towns of Vielle Saint Girons, Léon ...

3,0 km - Moliets-et-Maa



Moliets and Maa Beach

Moliets-et-Maâ beach @Lesley Williamson

Moliets and Maa Golf Course Huchet current

The Golf and the Courant d'Huchet of Moliets-et-Maâ @Lesley Williamson


vieux Boucau

Vieux Boucau could have sunk into oblivion after the Adour was diverted to Bayonne and the development of its abandoned port. But, with the tourist development of Port d'Albre and around the Messanges pond or Soustons, the town is experiencing a new lease of life.

  • It offers pleasant, flowery walks.
  • There is an 18-hole mini golf course in Vieux Boucau for fun evenings with friends.
  • What everyone loves: walking along the pier, strolling along the ocean, stopping for a drink at a bar and enjoying the vacation.
  • During the day, take a Stand Up Paddle ride or rent bikes to explore the Vélodysée which passes through the region.
  • In season, you can attend Landes races in the “Joseph Laudouat” arenas, built in the 1960s in the town.


Les Perles du Bassin

Les Perles du Bassin
Les Perles du Bassin

Les Perles du Bassin located on the banks of the Canal in Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains offers you an ideal setting for an ...

67 m - Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains

Le Bois Flotté

Le Bois Flotté
Le Bois Flotté

Discover our restaurant on the edge of the magnificent marine lake of Soustons, where the passion for local cuisine ...

1,3 km - Soustons

ô bord de l'ô

ô bord de l'ô
ô bord de l'ô

ô bord de l’ô Café - Restaurant - Shop ô bord de l'ô as its name suggests welcomes you in a privileged ...

1,4 km - Soustons



Old Boucau

The seafront and water activities in Vieux Boucau


Soustons

Soustons is a pretty little village with a slightly set-back market town and lovely access to the sea. There is a pond where you can take guided walks and also a courant (a coastal river).


The town is famous today because François Mitterrand stayed not far from there in the heart of the forest on his Landes farm in Latché for more than 30 years. A statue of him pays tribute to him at the entrance to Soustons in front of the Tourist Office.


  • In Soustons, there are activities to do for the whole family. As in all the large seaside resorts on the coast, discover the water sports and leisure activities of the Landes.
  • For children, in season, there is a corn maze to explore… But also, a miniature port at the edge of the pond with reproductions of boats of very good quality. It's fun!
  • For lovers of traditional objects, old trades and know-how, visit the museum of traditions and old tools for a journey through time.


La Storia

La Storia
La Storia

In the heart of Soustons, come and taste the spells of Spain. The Restaurant - Pizzeria La STORIA welcomes you in a ...

142 m - Soustons

Restaurant Les Roseaux

Restaurant Les Roseaux
Restaurant Les Roseaux

The Restaurant Les Roseaux is located on the edge of the Etang Blanc in Seignosse, in a wild setting, a few ...

6,3 km - Seignosse

Les Perles du Bassin

Les Perles du Bassin
Les Perles du Bassin

Les Perles du Bassin located on the banks of the Canal in Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains offers you an ideal setting for an ...

6,9 km - Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains

The Soustons pond
The Soustons pond
The town of Soustons
The town of Soustons


Seignosse

Seignosse, Hossegor and Capbreton are three very close seaside resorts.

Seignosse is the most natural and less urbanized. Its environment favors large natural spaces. In this small village where the art of living is present whatever the season, there is a beautiful 6km wide beach with surf spots renowned for lovers of the swell. Perhaps this is the opportunity to take a course in Seignosse to learn how to tame the waves too?

  • Take a stroll through the Penon district with its family atmosphere, which is very lively in summer.
  • Climb to the top of the dunes to the north of the town, to admire a breathtaking view of the mountains of the neighboring Basque Country to the south.


In Seignosse, conviviality is a culture, which reaches its peak on August 15th during the " Casetas". It is a special moment when locals, associations and regular tourists meet around local products prepared on the plancha for a great moment of exchange and sharing...


Like its neighbour Hossegor, Seignosse cultivates its relationship with the surrounding nature.

  • In particular, you can stroll in the Etang Noir nature reserve, a wetland area that is pleasant at any time of the day.
  • With the children, discover the Atlantic Park Seignosse Water Park. The little ones also enjoy the Minnie Landes right next door for children from 2 years old.
  • Golf enthusiasts will be happy to come and enjoy the magnificent Seignosse Golf Course, which is one of the most beautiful greens in France.
  • An original and even magical activity to offer yourself during your stay in the Landes : a horse ride on the beach !

Etang Blanc Campsite

Etang Blanc Campsite
Etang Blanc Campsite

On the edge of the Etang Blanc, and near the Etang Noir, located in the heights, between the town of Seignosse and ...

1,7 km - Seignosse

Les Acanthes Hotel Residence

Les Acanthes Hotel Residence
Les Acanthes Hotel Residence

Les Acanthes facing Lac Marin, 1km from the beach, on the edge of the Landes forest, offers you comfortable studios ...

3,6 km - Hossegor

Lo Rey du Lac

Lo Rey du Lac
Lo Rey du Lac

Unusual romantic nights and unusual accommodation for families We welcome you to a 7-hectare wooded area where our ...

3,8 km - Hossegor


Seignosse Beach

Seignosse

Seignosse Beach and its small holiday-style centre


Hossegor

Hossegor, both bourgeois and trendy, invites you to discover between the sea and the lake, its luxurious Basque Landes style villas from the 1930s. Don't miss its superb fine sand beach and many very popular and unmissable surf spots in France. The resort is also home to the headquarters of several major surf equipment brands and the stages of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France.

Surfing arrived in Hossegor in the 60s. Today, the resort claims its lifestyle, and the now famous " Hossegor Wave " which makes it the European Capital of Surfing.


Hotel de la Plage

Hotel de la Plage
Hotel de la Plage

The Hotel de la Plage benefits from an exceptional location since it is directly on the Central Beach of Hossegor ...

545 m - Hossegor

Hôtel Océan Capbreton

Hôtel Océan Capbreton
Hôtel Océan Capbreton

Welcome to the Ocean hotel: a hotel near the beaches of Capbreton Located between the beautiful beaches of Capbreton ...

1,5 km - Capbreton

Barnes Immobilier Hossegor

Barnes Immobilier Hossegor
Barnes Immobilier Hossegor

The real estate agency Barnes Hossegor, specialist in exceptional properties on the Landes coast, offers you luxury ...

1,7 km - Hossegor

The must-do activities in Hossegor

  • Surf schools in Hossegor to help you get started in this demanding sport and experience your first surfing sensations, at any age.
  • Do you want to swim without risking the ocean waves or with the children? Head to the best beaches in Hossegor. You can also do water activities in calmer waters. Note that in Hossegor, there are also beaches (ocean side) where you can practice naturism.
  • Cycling in Hossegor is also a pleasure. The city offers more than 40 km of cycle paths that will allow you to discover its architectural and natural riches "differently". For the more athletic, join the neighboring towns of Capbreton and Seignosse.
  • There is the Hossegor golf course near the lake, renowned for its beauty and the pleasure of playing there. It is one of the most beautiful in France ! It offers a typically British layout sheltered from the wind. Created in the 1930s, it is the venue for many competitions throughout the year, such as the Grand Prix des Lands, the Coupe Fram, or the Prix de la ville d'Hossegor.
  • The place to find good fresh products from the Landes: it's the Halles d'Hossegor. You can go there every day for a drink and take the time to appreciate the atmosphere of this closed market.
  • Hossegor is close to the Basque Country, from which it borrows its culture. What if you went to see a Basque pelota match at the Jaï Alaï in Hossegor ?


Beach, surfing and trendy atmosphere in Hossegor
Beach, surfing and trendy atmosphere in Hossegor
Beach, surfing and trendy atmosphere in Hossegor
Beach, surfing and trendy atmosphere in Hossegor
It's time to get started!
It's time to get started!
Lake Hossegor
Lake Hossegor


Capbreton

Capbreton, more family-oriented and popular, is also the only port in the Landes which welcomes boaters all year round.

The port of Capbreton is a witness to very ancient fishing traditions. In the past, its sailors left it to go whale fishing, which made it an important trade.

The port jetty (photo below) is a testament to the age of the port facilities.

Today, the port has a capacity of nearly 1,000 rings, depending on the construction of new basins.

On the port, you can taste seafood products, which are plentiful here, by buying them at the fish market or in a local restaurant. One of the curiosities of Capbreton is the presence of a Gouf marine. This very deep fault is located not far from the entrance to the port. It allows you to find an unequalled wealth in the region of deep-sea fish, shellfish and crustaceans...

Welkeys

Welkeys
Welkeys

Welkeys, a high-end rental management agency in the Landes Collaborating with Welkeys means ensuring you are ...

1,1 km - Capbreton

Campsite Domaine de Fierbois

Campsite Domaine de Fierbois
Campsite Domaine de Fierbois

In the Landes, at the gateway to the Basque Country, Capbreton lives to the rhythm of the waves and the surfers. At ...

2,1 km - Capbreton

Barnes Immobilier Hossegor

Barnes Immobilier Hossegor
Barnes Immobilier Hossegor

The real estate agency Barnes Hossegor, specialist in exceptional properties on the Landes coast, offers you luxury ...

2,2 km - Hossegor


There are several things to discover in Capbreton:

  • The House of Orality and Heritage to learn everything about Capbreton over the years and find out more about the famous Gouf thanks to modern museography.
  • Capbreton has many hiking trails. Take a walk on the dune or in the beautiful pine forest. The latter protects you from the summer heat. At the end of the day, the trails along the beach offer you wonderful sunsets.
  • The city has arenas where you can attend Landes racing shows, in season.
  • Also visit the city's bridges, the beach chapel... Many tours organized by the Tourist Office are available to you throughout the year.
  • Finally, a highly sought-after delicacy: the Capbreton sand wine. The Domaine de la Pointe vineyard is located on the dunes. White, red and rosé wines... This small production contains only 15,000 bottles per year... To be enjoyed in moderation!


Port of Capbreton Capbreton fish market

The port of Capbreton and the fish market. Not to be missed for its diversity and the freshness of the products

The Capbreton jetty

The Capbreton jetty

The Capbreton Pier, for walking or admiring the landscape all year round

Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse

A small village set back from the ocean, but yet so close, Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse is a festive place in summer, bathed in Gascon culture. Take a stroll to discover a quiet place with a typical Landes heritage : fountains and wash houses, mills...

Rugby culture is strong in the village.

You will also find arenas that host ferias when it is the season. You are not far from the white and black ponds to admire the fauna and flora.


The Black Pond

The Black Pond

Tarnos and the country of Seignanx

A few kilometers from the Basque Country, separated only by the Adour, there are Boucau and Tarnos. You are almost in Bayonne, in a few minutes by bike, you can enjoy the attractions of the Basque capital. But before, here too, there is a lot to do!

The town of Tarnos is located in the Pays de Seignanx. Situated on the Adour estuary, it has long benefited from industrial dynamism, with the creation of a large port. Today, we can enjoy a wetland rich in biodiversity, on the banks of the river. Stroll along the Tarnos dike which offers a very pretty view of the coast of the two departments. A wild beach delights holidaymakers and cyclists enjoy the Vélodyssée which passes through the town.

The Pays de Seignanx is rich in natural heritage inherent in its wild lakes. The Marais d'Orx Nature Reserve, for example, is a free site. It is a delight for migratory bird watchers. It is a beautiful place to explore on foot, in peace and quiet via a guided tour or a walking trail set up on footbridges. In Ondres, fishing ponds allow you to tease fish at the Etang du Turc and the Etang de Garros.

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