What to do on vacation
in the Landes?
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With over 100 km of Atlantic coastline and France’s largest forest, the Landes is the second largest département after the Gironde. A vacation in the Landes means a bit of tourism, but above all, a lot of relaxation!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Visit a land rich in tradition “Where the joys of paradise are known in advance”.
It’s impossible to visit this corner of France, so dear to Luis Mariano, without taking part in the many festivities that punctuate this land of oceans. There’s nothing like the Landes Traditions shows to plunge you straight into the heart of Gascon history. On the program in the arenas of Tyrosse, Mimizan, Soustons and Vieux-Boucau: parades of penas and bandas, Landes races, arena games with cows, traditional songs, dancers on stilts… Guaranteed to thrill the whole family, or just the two of you!
If Les Landes is synonymous with férias, surfing and white sand beaches hemmed with wild dunes, its gastronomy is not to be outdone! Of course, there’s the inevitable foie gras, but that’s not all! When it comes to meats, don’t miss a good farmhouse duck confit or Chalosse beef. A land of agriculture as much as of the sea, Les Landes also offers a rich production of fruit and vegetables: asparagus from the sands, peanuts from Soustons, early carrots, kiwi from the Adour, sweet peppers from Seignanx… Whatever your menu (garbure, salade landaise, salmis de palombe…), save room for cheese (Amou, Ossau Iraty…) and dessert (madeleines de Dax, tourtière landaise, pastis…).
Take a dip in the ocean or splash around in crystal-clear lakes
Of course, a holiday in the Landes is also synonymous with aquatic pleasures. Just imagine: a 106 km stretch of golden sand, mythical resorts, magical spots and, above all, sky, sun and sea… In short, a paradise for sunbathers and sun-worshippers, but also for more sporty holidaymakers. On the program: surfing, of course, for wave enthusiasts (Capbreton, Hossegor, Seignosse), but also canoeing, kayaking, catamarans, pedalos, windsurfing, stand-up paddling… There’s something for all tastes and ages, whether you’re looking for an introduction, a tour or a course!
If the beaches of the Landes region are a must (Le courant d’Huchet or the Little Landes Amazon, Remember in Mimizan, Navarosse in Biscarosse…), the lakes are no less so! Breathing in the rhythm of the ocean, Lac d’Hossegor is a real gem. Other unmissable lakes for nature hikers, cyclists, anglers and water sports enthusiasts include the Etang de Biscarosse, and the lakes of Aureilhan, Léon and Soustons…
Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of a hype resort with authentic charm
Europe’s surfing capital between Seignosse and Capbreton, Hossegor is a Landes destination that epitomizes vacation. Our Résidence du Parc in Hossegor and Hôtel du Parc are nestled in an idyllic setting, with activities galore for everyone: small designer boutiques, trendy bars and restaurants, legendary waves, 7 km of beaches, marine lake, oyster huts, famous greens… Book your stay now in this seaside resort that was so popular with writers and intellectuals in the early 20th century. You won’t be disappointed!
Family fun in a water park and discover the Vélodyssée
Do your children want more? Visit one of the many water parks in the Landes region for a fun-filled day out: aqua parc, adrenaline parc, aquatic landes, atlantique park…
Looking for something original? Cycle the Côte d’Argent (8 days)! Did you know? La Vélodyssée (safe route between Arcachon and Bayonne) is considered one of the most beautiful cycle paths in the world!