Discover the Landes Gascogne Natural Park
The Landes de Gascogne nature park near our campsite in Sanguinet offers the ideal setting for a rejuvenating vacation. This vast area of unspoilt forest offers a true immersion in nature. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy superb scenery and a wide range of activities.
Visit the Landes de Gascogne Natural Park
The Landes de Gascogne nature park covers part of the Gironde and Landes départements. It covers part of the famous Landes forest, which gave it its name, and the Arcachon basin.
This unspoilt area is crossed by the Leyre river, which winds its way through the forest before flowing into the Arcachon basin.
The Landes Regional Nature Park comprises 52 communes covering an area of 336,000 hectares. It offers a rich natural and cultural heritage and promotes ecotourism. Everything is done to encourage you to practice sustainable tourism.
You’ll be able to get around easily on foot or by bike, discover local know-how or sample the region’s specialties.
The area also boasts remarkable biodiversity. Stroll through the forest, with its maritime pines and peat bogs, and sail on the Leyre to watch the birds. Take the time to discover all the treasures of this incredible natural, wild and fragile environment. This natural park invites you to relax and contemplate in the heart of breathtaking nature.
Family activities in the Landes Natural Park
Kayaking down the Leyre River
If you’d like to cool off a bit and discover some magnificent scenery, canoeing down the Leyre is one of the must-do activities. Sail this wild, winding river on your own or with a guide for a unique experience!
Le Teich ornithological reserve
The Le Teich bird sanctuary offers another unforgettable experience. In fact, this natural area is a veritable paradise for birds, with over three hundred species. A guided outing at dusk allows you to observe and learn more about them.
The Arcachon Basin
Near the reserve, discover the small ports of the Arcachon basin (Lanton, Biganos, Audenge) that have preserved their fishing and oyster farming activities. The opportunity to taste the tasty oysters of the Arcachon Basin in the typical oyster huts.
Hiking in the Landes
And don’t forget that the Landes Natural Park and tourist offices have a website offering a wide range of walks and hikes. Simply select your level, mode of transport and desired duration to obtain a detailed, personalized itinerary.
Ecomuseum of Marquèze
To learn more about life in the 19th century, visit the Écomusée de Marquèze. Here you can board a train for a 4 km ride to Marquèze, a typical hamlet of bygone days. On site, discover the skills of yesteryear, animals, children’s games and more.
The lagoons
Finally, for a walk that combines culture and nature, set off in search of the lagoons, the secret, discreet pools that shelter the forest massif. Several itineraries (lagoons at Saint Magne, Louchats, Arue, Brocas) allow you to explore these protected and sensitive areas.
If you come to the Landes de Gascogne between autumn and spring, you’ll also be able to spot a wealth of wildlife in this unspoilt area. Discover grey cranes, a real spectacle between October and March as they migrate through the Landes region. On their way from Scandinavia to Spain, the cranes pass through the Landes region, stopping to spend the winter before heading north again in spring. You’ll catch a glimpse of the “Gray Lady” in the sky as they arrive, forming a V-shaped group of around a hundred cranes with their recognizable trumpet call.
Stay at Lou Broustaricq campsite near Parc des Landes
Located at the gateway to the Landes de Gascogne park, Lou Broustaricq campsite in Sanguinet is ideally situated for visiting the Landes region. Close to the Landes forest, the great lakes of Sanguinet and Biscarrosse, and the Atlantic Ocean, this 4-star campsite has everything you need for a successful vacation.
Book your vacation rental in a comfortable mobile home. Depending on your budget and your desires, select the accommodation of your choice, mobile home or bare pitch, for a relaxing family holiday. You can also take advantage of the on-site water park with heated, indoor pools, slides, water games and spa area, to delight young and old alike! What’s more, to keep you entertained during your stay in the Landes, this friendly family campsite offers a wide range of activities and entertainment: kids’ club, teen club, sports and leisure activities, theme evenings, karaoke, etc.
Would you like to enjoy a unique vacation and practice sustainable tourism? So don’t wait any longer, book your stay at camping Lou Broustaricq near the Landes de Gascogne regional park. In the sunny south-west of France, discover the lakes, the Landes forest and the Arcachon basin: areas of outstanding beauty.