Arcachon
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Watersports :
> Sailing
> Wind surfing
> Surfing
> Canoëing/kayaking
> Water skiing
> parascending
> Swimming pool
TRIPS :
> Walking : hiking trails, fitness paths, orientation paths
> Horse-riding : in the forest, on the beach, by lakes and by the ocean.
> Bike riding : cycle paths and mountain biking trails
Land sports :
> Tennis
> Squash
> Golf
> Mini-golf
> Archery
> Sand yachting
> Beach volleyball
LEISURES :
> Museum of the history of traditions of Biscarrosse : retrace the history of the town, its tradtions and its heritage...
> Museum of hydroplanes
FOR THE EVENING :
> Restaurants
> Cinema
> Casino
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Biscarrosse has all the required facilities for you to spend a great holiday:
> Doctors and pharmacies.
> Nursery and beach club for children.
> Swimming pool.
> Restaurants serving local specialities.
> Beaches supervised from mid-June to the beginning of September.
The information shown here is not contractual. For the most up to date information, please contact the tourist office.
The Landes region is that part of France further down the Atlantic Coast where the beaches get wider and sandier and forests get denser. Aquitaine and Pays Basque form parts of it. The lakes, pine forests and sand dunes are ideal for a relaxing holiday, while the proximity of cities like Bordeaux,Bayonne and Biarritz means that you can take time out to soak up some culture as well as the sun.
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
Between Gironde and Basque Country (French side), running along the Atlantic Coast, 'Les Landes' is an area famous for its vast pine forests and large sandy beaches, displaying a whole range of seaside resorts combining sports and leisure in a lively atmosphere, all set in a very well preserved environment. The region boasts a countryside of lakes and canals allowing the tourist to enjoy boat excursions. La Chalosse, located further south, is a hilly area with acres of vineyards where fine wines can be bought directly from small independent owners.
On a cultural point of view, you will be enthralled by a town like Dax and its 17th century cathedral.
Cuisine-wise, there is also plenty of specialities for the bon viveur in you, don't miss the delicious "Tourtiere a l'Armagnac"!
