All about Lac de Biscarrosse

Considered one of the largest lakes in the Landes region, Lac de Biscarosse is located in south-west France. It is linked to Lac de Cazaux and Sanguinet by the Navarrosse canal. The lake is steeped in history, and today offers a multitude 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’s the perfect habitat for endangered plant species. There’s also a wide variety of bird and fish life that thrives in the fresh waters of Lac Biscarosse. That’s also why you can bring your own fishing rod to fish in the town’s two lakes. It is home to many species, providing them with a place to feed and reproduce, and ensuring their survival.

Since the 1970s, Lac de Biscarosse has been listed as one of the Landes lakes in the Nord region. The lake is also classified as a Natura 2000 site, and its wetlands as a ZNIEFF site. With an abundance of fish, it’s the ideal place for those who want to fish for success.

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.

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

The huge 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 go to Arcachon to visit the Dune du Pilat in the Arcachon basin. The Dune du Pilat is often very popular with 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.

If you’re looking for a camping vacation, you’ll find the right accommodation and pitches to suit your needs, as well as a host of 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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