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With the islands of the Lacanau Lake, long and deserted sand beaches, a huge forest, and rugged swamps of the Cousseau.. Lacanau offers something for everyone.

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Lacanau Océan is a world-famous seaside resort. Situated some fifty kilometers from the city of Bordeaux, the regional capital of Aquitaine, in the department of Gironde, it is part of what is commonly Médoc peninsula.

Built in the early twentieth century, it has since its inception vacationers seduced by the pleasures of tourism balnéaire.On found in the heart of the city, picturesque villas built in the architectural style of the golden age.

Tourism activity, which is very important, contributed to the development of quality infrastructure whose 4000 residents enjoy all year long.

Lacanau Ocean stretches over 12 kilometers, in the middle of a vast forest area of 13000 hectares, protected and maintained. This forest is even more valuable, it protects the territory address threats to the ocean. Thanks to an extensive network of bicycle paths of over 100 kilometers and footpaths criss-crossing in the middle of the forest, there is a wilderness preserved, which smacks good smell of pine, moss and fungi .. .

Over time, wind and ocean currents have gradually created a wall of sand dunes behind which numerous streams and rivers have resulted in the formation of lakes and freshwater ponds.

The Atlantic Ocean stretches for miles along the coast Aquitaines. Lacanau has 15 km of sandy beaches, with a built seafront and beaches for swimming lifeguard, which makes the ocean attractive.

The mild oceanic climate, the extent of its beaches inviting idleness and pleasure water sports, nature and the environment protected, the wild beauty of lakes and ponds, forests rich in fauna and flora have made Lacanau Ocean one of the largest resorts in Aquitaine.