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Motorhoming In Landes


MOTORHOMING IN THE LANDES


If you’ve been motorhoming in the Gironde, continue south into Landes one of the five departments in Aquitaine.  Landes is above all known for its forest ‘Landes de Gascogne’, one of the biggest in Europe.  A haven for nature lovers it can be discovered on foot or by bike and there’s lots on offer for all lovers of sport.

The traditional and historic towns and villages of the Landes have a gentle pace of life and are home to many well known specialities.  Home to the foie gras, the Pastis Landais, a type ofsweet bread and the Armagnac, you will find yourself amongst real gourmands.

The beaches of Landes run down 100kms of Atlantic coast.  A crystal bleu ocean as far as the eye can see, white sandy beaches with bordering dunes and pine forests protecting the land.  Here the mood is dictated by the wind, the courant and the light.  If you don’t fancy lazing around on the sand you can try surfing the ever present waves, ideal for anyone who wants to try in the summer but best left to the pros in the autumn and winter.  Visit Biscarrosse with its 15kms of beach activities and its contrasting town centre, calm and charming with its 16th century château and 15th century gothic church, or you could try Mimizan, where the Duke of Westminster had a holiday home regularly visited by Churchill and Coco Channel.

Moving inland and east, stop over in one of the Aires de Service in the Landes before visiting Dax.  Dax was the first thermal spa town in France and its history goes way back to Roman times.  The fountain in the centre of the town delivers huge quantities of hot water, which reaches temperatures of up to 62° when it comes out of the ground.  It boasts many therapeutic qualities and is the most important hot water source in France.

If you’re hiring a motorhome in France or hiring a motorhome in England, the Landes is central to the region of Aquitaine and an easy starting point if you want to continue south and go motorhoming in the Pyrenees Atlantique.