From the ocean beaches where surfers gather to the tranquil shores of the marine lake, via the pretty Basque-Landes villas, Soorts-Hossegor is a skilful blend of relaxed chic and cool attitude, established as an art of living. Hossegor ‘s slogan – “l’Élégance Océane” – sums up the DNA of the Landes resort. So, here is a selection of must-see places to visit during your vacation in camping holiday near Hossegor on the south coast of the Landes.
Hossegor’s Basque-Landesque villas
Soorts-Hossegor, the chic, sporty resort of the Landes, is an unmissable hot spot on the Landes coast, just 20 km from our Le Hounta campsite. Since the early 20th century,Hossegor ‘s elegance has been expressed in the architecture of the Basque-Landesque villas lining the beach, lakeside and golf course.
Nearly 400 villas built in the 1930s still bear witness to this typically “Hossegorian” architectural style, which borrows from the regional style of Basque houses in Labourd, Mudejar art and the Spanish Renaissance. All sprinkled with a touch of Art Deco! Among the most noteworthy are Villa La Pierre Bleue, La Chartreuse, La maison Clair Bois, Villa Aguarena, Primerose, Aguilera and Urbastera. Between the town center and the beach, you’ll also want to check out the Sporting Casino, another jewel of neo-Basque architecture and a symbol of the resort’s boom in the early 20th century.
Hossegor marine lake
Take advantage of your stopover in Hossegor to stroll around the marine lake, a green, watery setting surrounded by villas, gardens and parks planted with pines and cork oaks. A remnant of the formerAdour estuary, which was moved from Capbreton to Bayonne in the 16th century, Lac d’Hossegor is fed by the ocean. It fills and empties with the rhythm of the tides.
Set back from the sea, the marine lake ofHossegor offers a wide range of leisure activities: sailing, paddle-boarding, windsurfing, canoeing, pedal-boating, fishing… As for swimming, Lac d’Hossegor has four supervised beaches in summer: Plage des Chênes Lièges, Plage Blanche, Plage du Rey and Plage du Parc. It’s a safe place to swim, with no waves!
To discover the marine lake on foot, take a stroll along theHossegor canal to the port of Capbreton, or walk all the way around the lake. Along the way, treat yourself to a tasting ofHossegor oysters. The lake is home to numerous oyster huts, guinguettes and oyster bars.
Hossegor golf course
A fan of the little white ball? Discover the chic Hossegor golf course with its magnificent greens under the pines, sheltered from the sea breeze, its putting green and its split-level driving range. The judiciously placed bunkers are a real challenge for even the most skilful golfer. An 18-hole course designed in 1927 by British architect John Stanton Fleming Morrison.
Hossegor’s surf spots
How can we talk aboutHossegor without mentioning its surf culture? The seven kilometers of ocean beaches attract some ofEurope’ s finest waves and the world’s best surfers. Hossegor became the surfing capital of Europe in the 1960s, and is a stopover for the World Surfing Championships organized by the World Surf League (WSL). You can watch surfers catching waves on the La Gravière spot, or take a dip in the water. It’s the perfect opportunity to try your hand at surfing. Hossegor ‘s surf schools rent out all the equipment you need.
Le Jaï Alaï d’Hossegor
Jaï Alaï, kézako??? Nothing to do with the Dalai Lama or Star Wars. The Jaï-Alaï is a type of long fronton where you play cesta punta, otherwise known as Basque Pelota. The one inHossegor is the oldest in France. Since the first world championships in 1958, it has seen some of the discipline’s most prestigious players compete. Today, you can attend training sessions and competitions, or take part in introductory workshops. initiation to Pelote basque . A fun, spectacular sport accessible to all, a must-do during your camping holiday near Hossegor!