Gironde, land of escape: what to do during your stay in Lacanau?
France’s 2nd largest department after French Guiana, Gironde is the land of all possibilities. Here’s what to do on vacation in Gironde during your stay in Lacanau with private beach.
Embark on beautiful journeys to discover the Arcachon Basin and its coastline
Bordered by the highest dunes in Europe, including the majestic Dune du Pilat at 102 m, the Côte d’Argent is inseparable from the department of 33. Here’s the setting for your next holiday in Gironde: 125 km of sandy beaches with dunes, pine forests, ponds, wet meadows, marshes… In short, a more-than-perfect location for a vacation on the shores of the Big Blue.
To discover the splendors of the Gironde coastline, there’s nothing better than the paths and tourist trails of its Classified Sites: Banc d’Arguin, Domaine de Certes et Graveyron, Dunes du Pilat, Dunes et Marais d’Hourtin, Étang de Cousseau, Marais de Bruges, Parc Ornithologique du Teich Delta de la Leyre, Prés Salés d’Arès et de Lège-Cap-Ferret…
Soulac-sur-Mer, on the route to Santiago de Compostela, is well worth a visit. With its typical little villas, its Unesco-listed Basilica and its old town center, this “Town of 500 Villas”, the originator of the first Atlantic sea baths, is sure to charm you. Just like the Ville d’Hiver, a district of Arcachon where some 300 extravagant villas from the “picturesque movement”, emblematic of the late 19th century social climate, stand side by side: Villas Alexandre Dumas, Brémontier, Graigcostan, Iris, Tolédo, Trocadéro…
Take advantage of your stay in Arcachon to board a pinasse or sea kayak and visit the Île aux Oiseaux with its mythical cabanes tchanquées. Time for an aperitif? Producers await you in their little oyster huts for an informal tasting of local oysters and white wine in Andernos, Arès, Gujan-Mestras, Mimbeau, La-Teste-de-Buch, Lège-Cap-Ferret…
Finally, it’s impossible to go on vacation in Gironde with Azureva without thinking about beaches, lounging, sunbathing… and water activities of all kinds. Here are our top 5 spots where you can breathe in the ocean, bask in the sun, swim in the sea or ride the waves (and watch out for the baïnes, of course!). No need to go far, either! Lacanau, where you’ll be staying for the vacations, has it all: a magnificent, supervised Plage Sud, a wilder one for thrill-seekers, Super Sud and your very own lakeside beach with a dedicated Wake Park and leisure activities galore: pentaglisse, towed glide, stand-up paddle, fun board… Other beautiful beaches in Gironde: Lège-Cap-Ferret (Grand Crohot and Truc Vert), Naujac-sur-Mer (Pin Sec), Pyla-sur-Mer (Corniche)…
More beautiful escapes in Gironde during your stay in Lacanau
At the crossroads of the Landes Forest and the Gironde Estuary, the Wine Capital is a must-see. The prefecture of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, its historic center (Unesco World Heritage Site), its museums (Cité du Vin, Musée des Beaux-Arts, etc.)… will round off your journey on the “Route des Châteaux” circuit of the Bordeaux Wine Route. A highly cultural and gastronomic journey through Grands Crus Classés, vineyards and typical villages, prestigious Châteaux and Appellations, exceptional architectural heritage… Don’t miss the 3 stars of this colorful tourist route: Châteaux Latour, Lafite-Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild! What a program!
For children, head for the Bordeaux-Pessac zoo, the listed Château de Vayres or the Bassin Aventures in Gujan Mestras, a perched city with an orienteering course, quick flight, giant catapult, ninja run and many other attractions for young and old alike (Attestation d’Excellence Tripadvisor 2021).
Book your accommodation in Lacanau now: Gironde vacations can’t wait!