From the pines forests to the biggest sand beaches in Europe, passing by the Basque Country’s green hills…the South West of France offers a beautiful overview on the Pyrénées, the Landes and all the region of New Aquitaine.
From the Pilat Dune, highest European Dune, to San Sebastian, the pintxos (tapas) capital, you’ll find a multitude of landscapes and activities around.
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The Must-sees of the region
The Landes bring to mind the bike rides surrounded by the Pines, the waves and surfing, the vast sand beaches et the large dunes, and the lakes… It also evokes a whole countryside gifted with a strong provincial folklore, history and gastronomy.
Take your bikes to discover the Vélodyssée (map), the cycle path along the landes’ coast. Ride among the pines’ forests to go to the market or the beach.
Les Vélos Mignon is available in the Villages sous les Pins for the rental of your bikes, you can also find a map of the cycle paths around.
Get to discover the Courant d’Huchet, also called “the Landese Amazonia”. It’s one of the natural gem of the region, linking Léon’s Lake to the Ocean, where it’s flowing into on Moliets’ beach. In a Galupe, a flat bottom small boat, you can cross this peaceful river full of legends.
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Between ocean and greenery, come and enjoy the large beaches of the Landes, with its endless dunes. Relax with the sound of the waves and the sun upon your skin for some calm holidays.
If you prefer an active stay, the region is perfect too : try surfing, go riding an electric scooter, have fun doing tree climbing in a park…
For all these activities, our partners are available to help you enjoy and discover everything we have in the region.
Welcome to the land of good gastronomy and of “well living”. Here, you can enjoy many flavors and pleasures from our soil : duck, Foie gras, Garbure, Armagnac, Asperges, nuts, Pastis Landais, Tourtières…
Do not hesitate asking to our reception team about their favorite places or products.
Go to the legendary local Ferias : in our region, every little town or village organize a feria during summmertime, people get to celebrate their land and traditions in a joyful and festive environment. Don’t forget the classic red or blue scarf !
Ask our team in the reception for any tips about our beautiful region, they’ll be happy to give you the best advices to enjoy your holidays !