Visit Lacanau
Come and visit the seaside resort of Lacanau, where vacations rhyme with discovery, change of scenery and fun. With its huge beach, Landes forest and lively late-night scene, Lacanau has plenty to offer. If you’d like to come and discover Lacanau, don’t hesitate to spend a few nights at our campsite near the Gironde, on the shores of Lac de Biscarrosse. With quality accommodation, comprehensive leisure facilities and a dream setting, come and enjoy the gentle way of life at our campsite 100 km from Lacanau.
Lacanau, a town with many facets
Lacanau is not only a popular summer resort, it’s also an authentic town steeped in history. Canaul’s heritage deserves to be better known. The town’s ancient monuments bear witness to its past, including the Maison du Commandant au Moutchic and Saint-Vincent church. You can also find out more about Lacanau’s history through the cultural events organized throughout the year.
The essential thing to know about this seaside resort is that it is divided into three poles:
- The historic town of Lacanau
- Lake Lacanau
- Lacanau Ocean
What to see and do in Lacanau: must-sees
Looking for inspiration to book your activities in Lacanau? Discover our selection:
- Golf: Lacanau is the perfect place to start or improve your golf game. In addition to its exceptional natural setting, the town is home to several golf courses, including a mini-golf course for children.
- Surfing: this is the town’s flagship activity. Lacanau has plenty of spots to suit everyone. For beginners, all you need to do is take a few surf lessons at one of the local surf schools.
- Aqua yoga: yoga enthusiasts will also find plenty to do in Lacanau. They can practice yoga on the water, on the ocean or lake, which is even more relaxing.
- Cycling around the lake: for a breath of fresh air, take your bike and cycle around Lacanau’s large lake. Then stop off in the pine forest to enjoy the view.
- Swimming and lounging on the beaches: when the weather’s nice, relax on one of Lacanau’s magnificent beaches. You can choose between the north, central and south beaches.
- A trip to Lacanau’s weekly market: a not-to-be-missed outing every Wednesday morning. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the stalls, handcrafted creations and thousands of local products.
Vacations in Lacanau: practical information and access conditions to know
For a successful family vacation in Lacanau, take a few minutes to find out about access conditions and opening hours for the places you want to see. On Lacanau’s beaches, flags indicate whether swimming is authorized, dangerous, supervised or prohibited:
The red flag: dangerous and prohibited swimming
Yellow flag: the beach is supervised, but the sea is rough, so swimming is risky.
The green flag: the beach is supervised and swimming is authorized.
The absence of a flag: the beach is unsupervised and swimming is risky.
Lacanau Océan’s weekly market takes place every Wednesday in the Mail parking lot. In July and August, there’s also a night market on the seafront every Friday evening.
When it comes to accommodation, choose to stay at l’Arbre d’Or, our star-rated campsite near Lake Biscarrosse is ideal for discovering the highlights of the Gironde and Landes regions. Located 100 km from Lacanau, our estate has everything to satisfy your tribe, young and old alike.