Located on the Gironde coast, the seaside resort of Lacanau Océan attracts holidaymakers with its exceptional panorama and numerous activities. Just 42 km from Bordeaux, it’s the most popular destination in Gironde. You’ll never be bored! Here are a few ideas for activities and visits to make your vacation in Lacanau a success, with friends, family or as a couple.
Located on the shores of Lacanau Lake, our holiday village in Gironde is perfect for families and sports enthusiasts. Enjoy the private beach, swimming pool, water slides, wake park and a variety of activities.
Want to immerse yourself in nature, enjoy the ocean, and soak up a warm and festive atmosphere? Our vacation residence in Lacanau is perfect for you!
Located on the shores of Lacanau Lake, our holiday village in Gironde is perfect for families and sports enthusiasts. Enjoy the private beach, swimming pool, water slides, wake park and a variety of activities.
Want to immerse yourself in nature, enjoy the ocean, and soak up a warm and festive atmosphere? Our vacation residence in Lacanau is perfect for you!
Enjoy the beaches and the forest
One of the first activities you think of when you’re facing the Atlantic Ocean: strolling along the beaches and swimming! Lacanau is bordered by 15 km of fine sandy beaches, so you might as well make the most of it! The Super Sud beach, shaded by pine trees, is the wildest in Lacanau Océan. It offers an exceptional panorama from the top of its dunes. The central beach, close to shops, bars and restaurants, is ideal for relaxing after a spot of shopping. Directly accessible from the town, the south and north beaches are pleasantly uncrowded.
Lacanau Océan is also surrounded by 13,000 hectares of forest, ideal for hiking.
Water sports
Lacanau is a very touristy town, so there are plenty of high-quality facilities for water sports enthusiasts: surfing, sailing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding, water-skiing, pedal-boating, canoeing, stand-up paddling… on the lake and ocean for young and old alike!
Try out unusual activities
Try something original on your Lacanau vacation! The town offers unusual activities for young and old to spice up your vacation: pinasse rides on the lake, catamaran excursions to bird island, hot-air balloon flights… all original activities to create unforgettable memories and discover Lacanau in a new light!
Relax and recharge at the spa
Making the most of your vacation also means relaxing. The Vital Parc spa has everything you need to disconnect for a few hours and recharge your batteries: massages, body wraps, facials, relaxation area, heated pool, Jacuzzi, hammam… treat yourself to an uninhibited wellness break!
Taste regional specialities
The gastronomy of Gironde has a good reputation. Take the time to stop off at the Lacanau market to sample some of the region’s specialities or to take some home with you on your vacation: canelés, sarments du Médoc, grattons bordelais, guinettes, grenier médocain… so many dishes with distinctive names to discover for a culinary trip to Lacanau full of gourmet delights!
Discover Lacanau by bike
The town of Lacanau is renowned for its many cycle paths, which criss-cross all its districts and are a delight for beginners and experienced cyclists alike.
The ideal way to enjoy a leisurely ride and take in the sights is to cycle towards Lacanau lake. You’ll enjoy a succession of different landscapes: dunes, pine forests, typical Belle Epoque houses full of charm… before finally arriving at the sumptuous setting of the lake.
For more experienced cyclists, take the Vélodyssée in the direction of Le Porge to enjoy magnificent landscapes alternating between dunes and forests.
Family fun at Aqualiday
Is the weather too gloomy to enjoy the beaches? Head for the 5,000 m² Aqualiday water park, where the whole family can enjoy a tropical indoor heated pool, outdoor pool and spa. On the programme: wave lagoons, waterfalls, massage jets, play areas, slides, bubble baths… to entertain young and old alike when the weather’s bad (or not)!