Camping L’Orée des Landes

The well-organised swimming pool makes it easy to keep an eye on things, which is a reassuring thought for any mum. Fancy a bigger water adventure? Pack your beach bag and drive the 15 minutes to the nearby Lac d’Arjuzanx. This huge recreational lake has fantastic sandy beaches and shallow water where the little ones can splash about safely. For older children, you can hire a pedal boat or canoe here to explore the lake. And as if that weren’t enough, the mighty Atlantic Ocean, with its wide sandy beaches and rolling surf, is just a twenty-minute drive away. A day spent building sandcastles or bodyboarding in the waves makes for the perfect holiday.

Young people gather on the beach volleyball court for a lively tournament or around the table tennis tables. Together with the whole family, you can play a round of mini-golf on the campsite’s own course or roll a steel ball on the boules court. The atmosphere is relaxed and village-like, meaning the children are soon off exploring the grounds on their own. Don’t feel like cooking after an active day? Pull up a chair in the campsite’s cosy snack bar-restaurant. As the sun slowly sinks behind the trees, you can enjoy a cool drink and a tasty meal.

The area is perfect for unforgettable family days out. Just half an hour’s drive away lies the unique Écomusée de Marquèze in Sabres. Here, you and the children can hop aboard an authentic historic train that takes you to a reconstructed nineteenth-century village. A real adventure for the kids! Fancy a lively atmosphere? Visit the bustling coastal town of Mimizan. Stroll through the weekly local markets, where the aroma of fresh local produce greets you, and soak up French culture. For a good dose of action and impressive natural highlights, drive a little further to the famous Dune du Pilat. Climbing Europe’s tallest sand dune is quite a challenge, but the spectacular views over the ocean and the vast forests are the ultimate reward. Your holiday in the Landes is sure to bring smiles all round!