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at the Atlantic Ocean?

Atlantic coastline: explore the ocean of possibilities to find your ideal spot

Like 7 out of 10 French people, you prefer to unwind on the beach? And this year, for a change, you’ve chosen to spend your vacations near the Atlantic Ocean? Okay, but where? With some 2,400 kms of coastline, the Atlantic coastline between Dunkirk and Biarritz offers an ocean of possibilities! Don’t panic, here are a few tips to help you find the perfect spot.
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Just 500 meters from the sandy beaches, our Vacation Village in Pornichet-Baie de la Baule is the perfect place for a relaxing and lively vacation. A paradise for children, you’ll enjoy swimming, fishing, sailing, and kayaking.

Looking for spectacular scenery and ocean views? Our residence in Arzon in the Gulf of Morbihan awaits you for an exciting group holiday. With beaches, sports activities, cultural discoveries and moments of relaxation, southern Brittany promises an unforgettable experience for everyone!
Our campsite on the island of Oléron, in Charente-Maritime, is the perfect setting for families and nature lovers. Enjoy our pitches located in the heart of a peaceful pine forest, for a peaceful holiday in harmony with nature.

Immerse yourself in Basque culture and surfing at our Anglet Holiday Village, ideally located just 300 m from the beach. Enjoy a wide range of sporting and relaxing activities with your loved ones and discover the region’s must-see attractions.

Stay at our holiday residence in Hossegor and enjoy the treasures of the region. Just a stone’s throw away, the marine lake invites you to relax, go for walks, try paddleboarding and discover oyster farming. Its immense sandy beaches facing the Atlantic will delight lovers of swimming, surfing and relaxation.

Our vacation village in Hendaye is the ideal spot for an unforgettable vacation in the Basque Country. Let yourself be charmed by the panoramic view of the bay, the ocean, the pool, and the entertainment!

The Hôtel du Parc, located in Hossegor, is a real gem on the southern coast of the Landes region. Situated on the shores of Lake Hossegor and 1.5 km from the Atlantic Ocean, it combines the elegance of Basque-Landes architecture with a peaceful setting, perfect for a relaxing stay.

Just 1 km from the ocean and the Côte Sauvage, and a 15-minute walk from the beach, our holiday village in Ronce-les-Bains is a little paradise for your family holidays in Charente-Maritime.
Just a few minutes’ walk from one of the most beautiful beaches on the Rhuys peninsula, our holiday village in Arzon in the Gulf of Morbihan is a must for your family holiday in Brittany.
How about opting for a peaceful holiday this year, in the heart of one of France’s wildest and most authentic regions? Our holiday village in Trégunc, Brittany, combines the pleasures of the ocean with the gentle beauty of unspoilt nature.
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.
Between La Rochelle and Rochefort, ideally located 300 meters from the beach, our vacation residence in Fouras in Charente-Maritime is a popular destination for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet. Whether you choose to rent a vacation home or a mobile home, you will be welcomed in a tranquil setting and have access to a beautiful swimming pool.
With the beach just a 15-minute walk away, our Longeville-sur-Mer holiday village, designed with dog owners in mind, offers everything you need for a wonderful family vacation with your dog in southern Vendée!
Just a 10-minute bike ride from the beach, our Holiday Village invites you to escape to a peaceful setting in the heart of a beautiful forest. With a variety of activities and colorful walks, the island of Oléron, with its picturesque landscapes, sunny beaches, and rich heritage, is sure to charm you.
Just a 10-minute bike ride from the beach, our holiday residence invites you to escape to a peaceful setting in the heart of a beautiful forest. With a variety of activities and colorful walks, the island of Oléron, with its picturesque landscapes, sunny beaches, and rich heritage, is sure to charm you.
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!

Just 500 meters from the sandy beaches, our Vacation Village in Pornichet-Baie de la Baule is the perfect place for a relaxing and lively vacation. A paradise for children, you’ll enjoy swimming, fishing, sailing, and kayaking.

Looking for spectacular scenery and ocean views? Our residence in Arzon in the Gulf of Morbihan awaits you for an exciting group holiday. With beaches, sports activities, cultural discoveries and moments of relaxation, southern Brittany promises an unforgettable experience for everyone!
Our campsite on the island of Oléron, in Charente-Maritime, is the perfect setting for families and nature lovers. Enjoy our pitches located in the heart of a peaceful pine forest, for a peaceful holiday in harmony with nature.

Immerse yourself in Basque culture and surfing at our Anglet Holiday Village, ideally located just 300 m from the beach. Enjoy a wide range of sporting and relaxing activities with your loved ones and discover the region’s must-see attractions.

Stay at our holiday residence in Hossegor and enjoy the treasures of the region. Just a stone’s throw away, the marine lake invites you to relax, go for walks, try paddleboarding and discover oyster farming. Its immense sandy beaches facing the Atlantic will delight lovers of swimming, surfing and relaxation.

Our vacation village in Hendaye is the ideal spot for an unforgettable vacation in the Basque Country. Let yourself be charmed by the panoramic view of the bay, the ocean, the pool, and the entertainment!

The Hôtel du Parc, located in Hossegor, is a real gem on the southern coast of the Landes region. Situated on the shores of Lake Hossegor and 1.5 km from the Atlantic Ocean, it combines the elegance of Basque-Landes architecture with a peaceful setting, perfect for a relaxing stay.

Just 1 km from the ocean and the Côte Sauvage, and a 15-minute walk from the beach, our holiday village in Ronce-les-Bains is a little paradise for your family holidays in Charente-Maritime.
Just a few minutes’ walk from one of the most beautiful beaches on the Rhuys peninsula, our holiday village in Arzon in the Gulf of Morbihan is a must for your family holiday in Brittany.
How about opting for a peaceful holiday this year, in the heart of one of France’s wildest and most authentic regions? Our holiday village in Trégunc, Brittany, combines the pleasures of the ocean with the gentle beauty of unspoilt nature.
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.
Between La Rochelle and Rochefort, ideally located 300 meters from the beach, our vacation residence in Fouras in Charente-Maritime is a popular destination for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet. Whether you choose to rent a vacation home or a mobile home, you will be welcomed in a tranquil setting and have access to a beautiful swimming pool.
With the beach just a 15-minute walk away, our Longeville-sur-Mer holiday village, designed with dog owners in mind, offers everything you need for a wonderful family vacation with your dog in southern Vendée!
Just a 10-minute bike ride from the beach, our Holiday Village invites you to escape to a peaceful setting in the heart of a beautiful forest. With a variety of activities and colorful walks, the island of Oléron, with its picturesque landscapes, sunny beaches, and rich heritage, is sure to charm you.
Just a 10-minute bike ride from the beach, our holiday residence invites you to escape to a peaceful setting in the heart of a beautiful forest. With a variety of activities and colorful walks, the island of Oléron, with its picturesque landscapes, sunny beaches, and rich heritage, is sure to charm you.
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!

Surfing in the Landes and Gironde regions, of course, but that’s not all!

You don’t have to go to the ends of the earth to ride the wave! With rollers comparable to those in Hawaii, the south of the Landes region is a leading destination for water sports, and surfing in particular. While Hossegor, Seignosse and Cap-Breton play host to international competitions every year, there are plenty of other spots along the ocean coastline where you can learn to surf or enjoy the thrills of wakeboarding, skimboarding, stand-up paddling, kitesurfing and even bodyboarding!

Head for one of the many surf schools in the Landes and Pays Basque to learn the tricks you’ve always dreamed of: Aerial, Barrel, Floater, Lay and Snap Back… And don’t worry about accommodation! Azureva offers you several options for your next ocean holiday in western France: sports vacation village (Anglet), family vacation (Club Hendaye), 3-star Hôtel du Parc (Hossegor)…

Another prime spot for surfing and ocean pleasures: Lacanau. 40 km north of Bordeaux in the Atlantic Medoc, this friendly seaside resort hosts the annual Lacanau Pro. Its South beach, with its endless fine sand and wild Super Sud beaches, is a veritable paradise for swimming and water sports.

Reconnect with nature in Brittany and fill your lungs with the Atlantic breeze

With its perpetual surf crumpling the seaweed thalles, its endless sky and ocean, Brittany is the perfect place to daydream and relax. Lovers of unspoilt nature, pink heather and wild capes washed by the sea, mysterious forests and small fishing ports, Brittany is the place for you!

On the famous Sentier des Douaniers (GR 34), oxygenation guaranteed and breathtaking panoramas: Pointe du Raz (Grand Site de France), Presqu’île de Crozon, Pointe Saint-Mathieu, Côte Sauvage de Quiberon…

Other emblematic sites not to be missed on your next vacation in Southern Brittany:

  • Côtes-d’Armor: Pointe du Chevet (Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer), Les Chaos du Gouët (Saint-Julien), Pointe de l’Arcouest, Falaises de Plouha, Île Milliau…
  • Finistère: Karreg an Tan (Roche du Feu Montagnes Noires – Gouézec), Pointe de Trévignon, Monts d’Arrée, Mont-Saint-Michel de Brasparts (Saint-Rivoal), Île d’Ouessant, Forêt de Huelgoat…
  • Morbihan (Petite Mer): its Gulf and mythical islands (îles aux Moines, d’Arz…), Belle-Île-en-Mer, the medieval city of Vannes, Quiberon and the islands of the Bay…

Do vacations mean swimming for you? Here are a few little nuggets: Tahiti Beach (Ile de Groix), Men Er Bellec (Saint-Philibert), plages du Goret (Ile aux Moines) and de l’Ile Vierge (Presqu’île de Crozon), Treac’h Er Goured (Ile de Houat), Herlin (Belle-Île-en-Mer), Kerbihan (La Trinité-sur-Mer). And don’t miss Pénestin’s Mine d’Or, a magnificent 2 km beach bordered by orange cliffs!

Is the weather not conducive to swimming? Then take advantage of the many activities on offer at our vacation clubs and residences in Brittany: heated swimming pool, balneotherapy area, thalasso, children’s and teenagers’ clubs, foot reflexology, shiatsu… And feast on local gastronomy: fish, seafood platters, Breton pot au feu, free-range duck, crêpes and galettes, far and kouign-amann, pastis and pies…