A festive, sporty and trendy seaside resort, Soorts-Hossegor always seems to be on the wave. The town that is nicknamed the "little California of the Landes" is renowned for its beaches, its surf spots, its Basque-Landesque architecture, its trendy shops and above all its gentle way of life. What to do during a weekend in Hossegor, follow the guide!
Even when it's raining, there's never a dull moment on holiday in the Landes. Here are some ideas for activities and outings to keep you busy, smiling and dry!
Would you like to make a Landes pastis worthy of the best pastry chefs? Lou Pignada campsite has tested the recipe for you, and believe us, it's a delight! Follow our step-by-step instructions and make your own pastis landais at home!
If it's the beach that brings you camping in Les Landes, here's a small selection of our favourite sandy spots. At the Lou Pignada campsite, we're lucky enough to be just 1.5 km from the beach at Messanges, which you can reach on foot or by bike. But there are many other beaches well worth a visit. Here are our summer favourites and the beaches, among many others, to discover during your stay!
At a time when thousands of hectares of forest are under threat from fires and human activity, here's a reminder of the rules to be observed in the Landes forest and elsewhere in France.
The fires that hit the Gironde region in the summer of 2022 are a reminder of one thing: our forests are fragile and under threat. The cause? Global warming, hot summer weather and drought, but that's not all.
Nicknamed the "Pearl of Marensin", the small Landes resort of Soustons offers its visitors a privileged and varied environment, ideal for camping holidays in the green and fresh air of the sea. What to see and do in Soustons? Follow the guide!
The Landes department has an abundance of cycle paths and routes that are well worth pedalling. Whether you prefer cycling or mountain biking, a day trip or an easy ride with the kids, here's a selection of great cycle rides for all levels and tastes!
Located halfway between Biarritz and Mimizan, in the south of the Landes region, the Contis lighthouse is the only one of its kind in the Landes. What makes it special? It's painted with a black spiral on a white background, which makes it so photogenic. Not to mention the breathtaking views over the ocean and the Landes forest.
For lovers of long-distance hiking, the GR8 offers an extraordinary route through the Landes department , on the old coastal path once used by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Discover it!