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Hourtin

 

Hourtin and Carcans share the biggest natural freshwater lake in France. Hourtin Port offers monitored beaches, children island, fishing, boat rental, sailing, surfing,...

 

Location

  • 5 min walk to the beach

  • ​Canoeing kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, stand-up-paddle, paddle boats

  • Les Calicabas

 

Iles au enfants & its playground

  • perfect for walking, cycling, fishing and picknicking on the water’s edge

  • has many activities on offer for children and admission is free. 

 

Fishing & sailing

  • licenses can be bought at the Port

 

walking

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Chateaux and vineyards

  • only 15 min driving from the famous 'Route des chateaux'

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Gourmet paradise for oysters

  • close to the oyster farms

 

"Le Port" offers home ice cream, cocktail bars, coffee bars, oven-baked pizza, a bakery, a small grocery shop and entertainment. 

 

Cycling is a way of live in Hourtin.          

A network of 150km cycling tracks links the three resorts of Lacanau, Carcans-Maubuisson and Hourtin.

On request you can use two adult bikes

Renting: 5 min walk, 108 Avenue du Lac

Tel : +33(0)5 56 09 69 60

 

Kite Surfing

 

The Lake and the Atlantic Ocean at Hourtin benefits from regular afthernoon thermic winds

Kite zone & School in Hourtin:

kitezone-school.com, 14 rue Buffon,

Tel: +33(0)6 37 58 48 07

 

Mini-golf, Skate Park & Tennis
 

All situated at back entrance of the main parking at Hourtin Port, Avenue du Lac, 5 min walk

 

 

Food Market
 

We recommend the Food Market at Hourtin Bourg: enjoy fresh Oysters with a glas of wine every Tue, Thu and Sat morning

 

Horseback riding 

 

in the forest or the lake and courses any age at any level. You can share a moment with your childeren, as part of a try-out or a ride along the Lake. Also horse shows, gold digging, Western bar & restaurant.

 

180 Chemin de Becassine, +33(0)5 56 09 10 60

village-western@orange.com

Lacanau Ocean

 

is above all a surfing destination: 

riding a wave, sea kayaking, kite surfing... There is a big variety of schools offering courses of all different kind of sports and age

 

Lacanau is also a golfer's paradise. Between lake and ocean, there is a very high quality golfing centre, nestling at the heart of 80 hectares of pine forest.

 

In Lacanau Océan you’ll find most of the shops and restaurants. In the evening the resort comes alive and the family beach transforms to a place for fans of nightlife, cocktail bars and casino.

 

Arcachon Bay

 

Famous for its oysters farms such as Arcachon and Le Cap-Ferret, this little inland sea, open to the ocean, is also known for its exceptional natural heritage and the famous Dune of Pilat.

 

Secluded, laid-back and authentic, the French oyster capital is a haven for seaside sophistication. It is really worth the trip!

 

 

Bordeaux Vineyards

 

Known for its great wines, such as Saint-Estèphe, Margaux, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol and Sauternes, the Bordeaux vineyard contains of 117,200 hectares of vines, 8,000 châteaux and nearly 10,000 wine-growers. or

 

Many wine estates open to the public offer cellar tours and tastings, i.e. Châteaux Siran, Margaux, Lanessan, Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild and Loudenne. Detailed information is available in the houses. 

 

 

Saint-Emilion 
 

The charming medieval town, is a delight for lovers of old buildings and great views. As for food-lovers and gourmets, they can enjoy a grand cru-rated wine or delicious macaroons.

 

Hourtin is a privileged place characterized by wide open spaces and a attractive natural environment.

 

 

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