All about Lac de Biscarrosse

Considered one of the largest lakes in the Landes region, Lac de Biscarosse is located in south-western France. It is linked to Lac de Cazaux and Lac de Sanguinet by the Navarrosse canal. The lake has a rich history, and today offers a wide range of activities (swimming, boating, sailing, water-skiing…). Here you can find out all about Biscarrosse lake, formerly the Latécoère hydrobase and international airport.

A small lake to preserve

Lac de Biscarosse is one of the wetlands available in France’s Landes region. Like most areas, this lake is of real ecological interest. It is the ideal habitat for endangered plant species. It is also home to a varied fauna of birds and fish that thrive in the fresh waters of Lac Biscarosse. That’s why you can bring your own fishing rod to fish in the town’s two lakes. The lake is home to numerous species, providing them with a place to feed, reproduce and ensure their survival.

Since the 1970s, Lac de Biscarosse has been listed as one of the Étangs Landais in the Nord region. The lake is also classified as a Natura 2000 site, and its marshes castrated in the ZNIEFF. Home to a multitude of fish, it’s the ideal place for those looking for good fishing.

What to do near Lac de Biscarosse and the Atlantic Ocean

At Lac de Biscarosse, you’ll find species such as carp, perch, pike and even eels. The area around Lac de Cazaux et Sanguinet and Biscarrosse-Parentis offers a pleasant landscape for a family camping trip with your children or friends.

There are beautiful beaches (the Navarrosse and Mimizan beaches) and an aquatic park where you can observe the most beautiful species of fish. For a day out near the lake, you can treat yourself to balneotherapy thanks to the professionals based in the region. You can also take part in various sports such as tennis, aquagym, etc.

The vast expanse of water that is Lake Biscarosse-Parentis is also the perfect setting for water sports. You’ll love canoeing, catamaran sailing, windsurfing and much more under the Biscarronnais pines.

Nearby, you can also visit the Dune du Pilat in the Arcachon basin. The Dune du Pilat is a popular spot for adults and children alike.

Finally, if you want to combine the discovery of this little bathing spot with the discovery of the town’s history, you can do so at the Musée des traditions and the Musée de l’hydraviation.

You can spend your vacations in a campsite, since you’ll benefit from the campsite’s accommodation and pitches, as well as its entertainment and services, and the surrounding countryside. Spend your vacation at camping La Rive and book your accommodation with the number of rooms you need.

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