Holidays in Lacanau and Carcans-Maubuisson
Planning your holiday and wondering where to visit and stay on a campsite? Pack your bags for Camping Le Paradis in Carcans, near Lacanau! Located 50 km from Bordeaux, Carcans-Maubuisson, close to Lacanau, is a popular holiday resort known for its attractions. Its refreshing surroundings make it a wonderful destination for recharging in nature in Gironde.
Maubuisson: lakeside holidays and water sports
For thrill-seekers, the Maubuisson area offers plenty of water sports. With impressive Atlantic waves nearby, it is one of France’s great surfing areas.
If conditions are right, you may even ride a barrel. Local surf schools (in French) provide fun lessons for children and adults. You can also enjoy kitesurfing, water skiing and bodyboarding.
Set in lush surroundings, the lake at Maubuisson covers 60 km². For outdoor enthusiasts, a 7 km walking trail (in French) along its shores is accessible to everyone.
Enjoy an exceptional walk lasting around two hours with family or friends, with sweeping views over the lake from the route’s viewpoints. An insect hotel and a community book exchange along the marked trail will delight younger visitors. Use your holiday rental at our campsite as a base to discover Maubuisson. Follow the surrounding cycle paths and explore lakes, châteaux and pine forests on family outings, or try sporting activities by the Atlantic Ocean.
Discover Carcans
Explore lakes, pine forests and fine sand dunes on active family outings. The cycle paths of Gironde help you discover the Carcans area. From ocean beaches through pine forest to the lake and village, admire the local plants and wildlife. Along the way, you may encounter resident or migratory animals, including sparrowhawks, roe deer and kestrels.
Sports enthusiasts can make the most of Carcans’ renowned beaches and surfing spots for kitesurfing, bodyboarding and surfing. The freshwater lake also offers water skiing (in French), windsurfing, catamaran sailing, pedal boating and canoeing or kayaking. Beside France’s largest natural lake, Carcans is ideal for water sports holidays. The lake hosts national and international regattas each year.
Local events include the Carcans Scène festival over Whitsun weekend, children’s shows, a jazz festival, summer performances and craft and food markets. There are also varied land-based activities, gardens, monuments, zoos, restaurants and hotels to discover.
Discover Lacanau
Discover Lacanau, a coastal gem on France’s Atlantic coast, ideal for holidaymakers seeking adventure, relaxation and natural beauty. Known for its long beaches and surfing waves, Lacanau is a favourite with water sports enthusiasts. Try paddleboarding or kitesurfing, or simply enjoy the sunshine on the fine sand. The town has a relaxed atmosphere, with cafés, shops and restaurants serving local specialities. The surrounding pine forests invite you to cycle or walk, offering a balance of land and water activities. Whether travelling as a family, with friends or alone, Lacanau will charm you with its invigorating surroundings and many leisure options.
To connect with nature during your stay, our campsite near Lacanau offers accommodation for different budgets.
Stay with your tent at our 130-pitch campsite near Bordeaux, or choose the extra comfort of a well-equipped mobile home. A few minutes from the beach, lake and forest, it enjoys an attractive location and a wide choice of activities, including a heated pool, sports and cycling.
A camping holiday in Carcans-Maubuisson lets you enjoy Lake Hourtin, one of France’s largest natural lakes, with a nature reserve established in 2009. Choose from three beaches for relaxing or water sports such as windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, pedal boating and catamaran sailing. There is also stand-up paddleboarding, water skiing, Hawaiian outrigger canoeing and parasailing (in French)!
Do not miss a nature outing and guided visit to Étang de Cousseau (in French).
