Holidays in Vieux-Boucau: the flagship Landes destination
A small seaside village in south Landes, the municipality of Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains welcomes many families of holiday-makers every season. This charming town whose name means “Old Mouth” was once known as the Port of Albret and benefits from a canal, seawater lake and the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. When you come to Landes for a weekend or a few weeks holiday in Vieux-Boucau, you will enjoy an exceptional setting, friendly atmosphere and many local amenities. Now discover our different holiday apartments available in Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains, within Les Sables d’Or and Lagocéan residences.
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The smallest seaside resort in Landes, in union with nature
The first thing you notice when you set down your suitcases in Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains is the gigantic seawater lake bordering its town centre. Port d’Albret lake is a salt lake accessible directly from the town centre. To get there, just follow the ‘Mail’ (a paved path running alongside the resort’s many restaurants). Vieux-Boucau lake also allows swimming from its charming supervised beach.
Those who prefer ocean waves and sand dunes will be able to enjoy the municipality’s 2 other supervised beaches: Les Sablères north beach and the Central Beach. Both beaches are accessible on foot, by bike or car and allow dogs outside supervised hours. Take advantage of the magnificent wooden pontoon that invites you to stroll along the lake to the estuary and admire beautiful contemporary sculptures. Arriving at the Central Beach, you can enjoy a cool drink with friends while admiring the ocean.
Are you going to the Landes for a family holiday? Your children will be delighted to find an inflatable structure in the town centre, set up in front of the marine lake. After a short play session, you can all move closer to the rocky shores to spot the many crabs that wander there.
A holiday in Vieux-Boucau with everything you need
When you spend your holidays in Vieux-Boucau, you will soon realise that everything you need is on site. Large markets are held every morning during the summer months and you can even stroll through the alleys of the night markets every Monday (in summer). In Vieux-Boucau, you will also find within a few minutes: bakeries, souvenir shops, surfing schools, etc.
Fun and lively evenings for all, all summer long
At dusk, the bar-restaurants in the centre of Vieux-Boucau come alive to make you feel welcome. Between private concerts, mussel dishes, lake views, chocolate pancakes and ice cream cones, you are bound to find something to suit you. If you are interested in Landes culture, you will also be delighted to attend a show organised twice a week in the local arena.
A seaside resort in the south of Landes suitable for children
Families really enjoy their stay in Vieux-Boucau thanks to the many activities designed for children. In particular, your children will be able to try out the magnificent wooden playground set up near the canal and equipped with misters. The playground is located very close to the ferris wheel. For a useful holiday, don’t hesitate to take children to the swimming school!
The ideal place for sports trips on the Landes south coast
Holidays for you are not just about siestas and sunbathing? If so: good news, in Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains, there are many sports activities to try!
How about a little surfing or body-boarding lesson? If these activities seem a little too exotic, we can also recommend a game of tennis, mini-golf, Basque pelota, volleyball or pétanque with family or friends. The skateboarders will also be happy to be able to ride quietly away from passers-by at the super skate-park in Vieux-Boucau. Cyclists are also catered for with the interminable ‘Vélodyssée’ route which criss-crosses Landes and its forests. By the way, if you don’t want to transport your bikes all the way to Vieux-Boucau: no panic, there are many bike hire shops there.