Camping Chez L'Habitant

Some swimming or some wave catching, perhaps? Ocean seekers can get their fill in Mimizan Plage (15 minutes’ drive), where Atlantic-coast beaches are flanked with cafés and tourist shops. Shouldn't be too hard to source a good ice cream here… Inland, there are more water-themed activities courtesy of a trio of local lakes. Lac d'Aureilhan (15 minutes) is a nice spot for canoeing or fishing (pike, pike perch, eel and carp being some popular catches). Further north is Lac de Biscarrosse et de Parentis (15 minutes), popular for sailing and cycling along the lakefront bike paths. Lake Sanguinet (half an hour) is furthest away of the three lakes but it's just as stunning, with activity options including swimming, sailing and watersports. In the town, a lake museum tells the town’s story since Neolithic times. Those who like a challenge can drive to Jungle Park (half an hour) for rounds of paintball or attempts at climbing the obstacle courses in the trees.