Explore LE GAOUCHER at Vielle-saint-girons, Landes

A loop to discover the richness of our heritage and nature, accessible to as many people as possible. Departure from the town hall

Tour through the pine forest to discover the Landes airials and the diverse landscapes. Parking and departure route de Magescq.

A green loop, offering a pretty route between meadows, gardens, streams and ponds, small deciduous woods and some sections of pine forest. Discovery of a quality built heritage. Parking and departure at Place des Muletiers.

Sporting loop to discover the Landes forest massif. Parking and departure from the town hall and health centre car park.

A circuit combining sport and discovery of the Landes forest through steep landscapes. Parking on the Bareuyes car park. Departure from the animation area.

A loop through the forest combining a beautiful route along the Moulin Neuf stream, the crossing of the pretty vernacular district of Louise, agricultural plots and a path through pine forests. Parking and departure from the church car park.

Loop to discover remarkable wetlands and forests. Parking and departure from the church car park.Access bridge to the fish farm Leave "Les genêts du Vignac" on the left, then turn right at the post office towards "Moulin-Vieux". Turn left before the bridge and enter the forest.

An abandoned and dilapidated goshawk, which the knowledgeable handymen of the City Council have rehabilitated. This one culminates on a hillock, the fifth explanatory site described during the walk. Signs briefly tell the life of the Landes forest. The one of the ditches evokes swamps, the road to Compostela, shepherds, sanitation... The cork oaks are an excuse to learn about their economic role in Vieux-Boucau. Further on, the walker learns about the gluttony of the maritime pine swallowing its 45 tons per day for a wooded hectare. The fourth stop, in a clearing, reminds us of the damage caused by Klaus. The circuit climbs up to the pigeon house and the explanations of this traditional hunting. A gentle descent to the gemmage station, where several pots of resin explain the techniques used to harvest the precious @text JM Flipo

A mainly forested loop, offering beautiful views of the coastal dunes and the pine forest. The route goes through pine forests, vast wooded areas and is punctuated by surprising ridges and pretty rows of cork oaks. Parking and departure on the "sous les pins" car park.

Thematic trail on the fauna and flora in the heart of the Landes forest

La Villa des Sables is the perfect address for a comfortable stay with family or friends on the Landes coast. Located 15 minutes walk from the lake of Léon and only 10km from the beaches, this beautiful house of contemporary architecture has a private swimming pool (8m x 4 m, depth 1,40m secured by a shelter. Open from June to September depending on the weather) offering a direct view on the forest and, if the season is favourable, on the neighbour horses. A private garden with landscaping, a summer kitchen and a paved terrace of 80m ² with garden furniture, sunbathing and barbecue, are at your disposal for moments of relaxation, and idleness. You will be seduced by the calm of the site as well as the quality of the services offered by this elegant, sober, spacious and bright holiday rental. The change of scenery is guaranteed for your whole tribe.

Welcome to Vielle Saint Girons, a small village on the Landes coast, between ocean and forest. We welcome you for a comfortable family holiday, just 9km from the beaches and 3km from the lake, where you can discover all the water sports. There are plenty of cycle paths nearby, allowing you to discover the wild Landes océanes in complete safety.

Let yourself be tempted by an escapade, on the Landes coast, only 7km from the natural and wild beaches and 1km from the Vielle lake. Here, the activities are numerous and the possibilities multiple. Farniente and relaxation, walks and horseback riding or cycling with the nearby cycle track, discovery of the forest, sports and water sports of all kinds... A wide range of choices for all. Our gite is also located in a quiet and peaceful environment. Its decoration combining touches of blue, wood and sand, reminds us that we are close to the beaches. A pleasant house to live in for a stay with family or friends all year long.

We welcome you on the Landes coast, 12 km from the ocean and 2 km from Lake Leon for a top stay with family or friends. In a quiet residential area, this independent holiday rental benefits from a private enclosed garden of 800m² and a beautiful wooden terrace which extends the interior living space with garden furniture, arbour and barbecue. This luminous gîte, with a modern decoration, is fitted out on one level. It offers a living room (TV, bluetooth station with radio cd) with a fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, 4 induction hobs, electric oven, microwave oven, fridge with freezer compartment), a bedroom (1 bed 140x190), a small bedroom 7,80m² (2 beds 80x200 which can be presented in a bed 160), a shower room (Italian shower), a toilet, an outside laundry with washing machine and dryer.

The village of Léon is ideally located for exploring the Côte Landes Nature region. Nature lovers in search of a change of scenery have plenty of options: splendid ocean beaches nearby (Saint-Girons Plage, la Lette Blanche and Moliets Plage), Lake Léon and the Courant d'Huchet nature reserve.

The village of Léon benefits from a privileged geographical situation, with the lake of Léon and the natural reserve of the current of Huchet, beaches with fine sand (St Girons plage, moliets), a very welcoming village offering all the conveniences. Take a break on the market place where the change of scenery is guaranteed for nature lovers. Rent bicycles to ride along the cycle tracks of Côte Landes Nature which run through the maritime pine forests. As soon as the weather is fine, a wide range of water sports and outdoor activities are offered at the lake and for fishing enthusiasts, all you have to do is walk 10 meters to cast your line.

The village of Léon benefits from a privileged geographical situation, with the lake of Léon and the natural reserve of the current of Huchet, ocean beaches with fine sand (St Girons plage, Moliets), a very welcoming village offering all the conveniences, a pause on the market place, is essential. Here, a change of scenery is guaranteed for nature lovers, rent bicycles to ride along the cycle tracks of Côte Landes Nature which run through the maritime pine forests. As soon as the weather is fine, a wide range of water sports and outdoor activities are offered at the lake and for fishing enthusiasts, all you have to do is walk 10 meters to cast your line.

The village of Léon benefits from a privileged geographical situation, with the lake of Léon and the natural reserve of the current of Huchet, ocean beaches with fine sand (St Girons plage, moliets), a very welcoming village offering all the conveniences. Take a break on the market place, here the change of scenery is guaranteed for nature lovers. Rent bicycles to ride along the cycle tracks of Côte Landes Nature which run through the maritime pine forests. As soon as the weather is fine, a wide range of water sports and outdoor activities are offered at the lake and for fishing enthusiasts, all you have to do is walk 10 meters to cast your line.

The unmasking is carried out between the beginning of June and the end of August. This is the extraction of the cork and this operation requires the intervention of a qualified workforce so as not to injure the tree concerned, the cork oak. Every twenty years, the so-called "male" cork is extracted, which can only be used for decoration. It is only about ten years later that the reproductive layer, the "female" layer, can be used for the manufacture of high-quality corks or decorations. The cork oak is as present as the maritime pine in the Marensin, and has suffered from economic discrimination: it was much less profitable than the pine. However, it is not lacking in ecological qualities: a habitat for nocturnal birds of prey, attractive to fauna and flora... It could even be used as a firebreak! It is a natural thermal insulator.

Under heavy surveillance from mid-March to mid-October, the Landes forest is dotted with watchtowers. About forty metres high, these metal behemoths are the guarantors of safety against fire outbreaks. Until 2004, seasonal workers were responsible for this surveillance, which has often proved its effectiveness. But the sudden death of one of them, probably due to lightning, changed all that, and since then the towers have been equipped with surveillance cameras. Supported by a system called Prodalis, which won the 2010 ENSOSP innovation prize, their sharp eyes have since replaced the human eye in this constant battle against the flames.

Every village has its own original, its own madman, its own local eccentric, whose particularity is to spice up the life of the community. From the 1920s onwards, Léon was home to a curious character: Loys Labèque. A vagabond with anarchistic tendencies, an adventurer with a mystical streak, he was also touched by the Christian faith and wrote mysterious poems for the average person. Originally from Léon, he was to rest there until the end of his days, in 1941, at the Villa Agnoutine. For some inhabitants, the memory of this strange man haunting the streets remains, "yellow panama, glasses and black lavaliere, false collar and celluloid cuffs of unforgettable dimensions".

In the past, in Linxe as elsewhere, many families owned one or more pigs. A substantial resource, the pig is also a fragile animal that requires care, especially a few months after weaning. Pig consortia (but there were also consortia for cows) made it possible to pool financial resources to meet these expenses. Each member contributed according to the number of pigs declared, veterinary expenses and losses, which were reimbursed to the owners. A few clever people took advantage of this by declaring only one or two pigs. The representatives of this species often resembled each other, so if one of their pigs died, it was of course that one! To avoid this abuse, the pigs concerned were marked with the letter "L" for Linxe.

At the bend in a street or a path, you sometimes come across trees that are a little different from the others. Covered with garlands, tied with flowers, the May tree (or maiade) is erected in honour of a neighbour, a friend, an elected official, a district... It is stripped of its branches and carried, sometimes during the day followed by a tumultuous procession, sometimes at night escorted in a hullabaloo of excited whispers. Three wreaths traditionally decorate these trees, which grow each spring. Everyone participates in the decoration of the tree, especially the children, who are the bearers, if not of the tree, of the tradition that accompanies it for future generations.

The sauveté of Saint-Girons was an area limited by 4 columns (2 remain today) around the church which dates from the 12th century. The space of the sauveté, negotiated between the religious authorities and the local lord, was intended to create a zone of exploitation and settlement. Fugitives, wanderers and the disinherited could take refuge there and remain in safety. In the department, only Bougue, Gabarret and Mimizan also seem to have housed rescues.

In the 19th century, the water supply was still provided by dug wells that were liable to be contaminated, particularly by animal excrement, a real public health problem. Henri Crouzet, an engineer from the Ponts et Chaussées, found the solution by installing numerous filtering wells in the Landes. These wells are lined with a smooth lime-based coating that ensures a good seal on the walls. A layer of pebbles and charcoal at the bottom of the well also filters out undesirable organic components. In Saint-Girons, the first filtering well to be built was rediscovered by accident, during work in the town centre. Since then, a glass pyramid has protected this ingenious treasure and displayed it for passers-by to see.

Saint Girons de Lest was located a few kilometres west of the present-day town of Saint Girons. The term Lest is most probably a contraction of the Gascon word "l'estay" which means a lagoon or estuary, perhaps attesting to the presence of a lagoon coast before the invasion of the sands in the 14th century. This cork oak wood sheltered the last farm of the village of Saint Girons de Lest, which disappeared under the sands. The remains of the church of this village, abandoned in 1734, can still be seen at the top of the Tuc de la Capere, a few hundred metres away.

In the north of the village, in the quarter of Maâ, the old typical houses worth the visit. La Chapelle Saint Laurent de Maâ situated at the end of the street fetches from the XIIth century and was a famous stop for the pilgrims on the way of Saint Jacques de Compostelle. This chapel can be visited each monday in July and August.

The airial, sometimes described as a sort of oasis in the Landes desert, is the incarnation of "Landes happiness". Amidst the majestic oaks, it is the basic element of the urbanisation of small groups of dwellings which sometimes develop in an arc around the initial airial. Solidly set on the moor, the roof often descends very low to the west to limit the impact of the maritime winds. The Petit airial is an example of a construction in this coastal area with wealthy houses, with the half-timbering filled in with mortar and bricks laid at an angle.

Sandie and Fred welcome you in a retro, jazzy charming setting for a drink or a meal for lunch or dinner with friends, family or lovers. An original instinctive seasonal cuisine with quality products and organic vegetables awaits you! Drinks and small delicacies served throughout the day! For the curious, enigmas are hidden on the walls of the Matou Timbré. Activities take place throughout the year (except July/August), in particular at the end of each month, a tasting meal is organized "in the dark" on a new theme each time. At Le Matou, our ecological footprint is monitored.

"Ti'Bou" offers: a place, an atmosphere, a story. A neat bistro cuisine, all in simplicity. Center of the village of Moliets and Maâ. Dishes cooked every day with different products. Open year round.

LE 28EME, the restaurant on the Moliets golf course, is open to all, every day! New chef, new menu. Come and discover the "home-made" cuisine of chef Ludovic Mathieu. Every day of the week, a menu of the day and a seasonal menu using carefully selected local produce. Enjoy a drink with friends or family on the panoramic terrace.

Le Champoreau is a restaurant where wood and light colors remind us of the beach just 500 meters away. The one and only motto of the people working here is to ensure that all our guests have a good and happy time. From aperitif to dessert, products are selected, produced and localized wherever possible. The attractive wine list explores beautiful regions of France and beyond. As for the cuisine, it's homemade with fresh produce, a land/sea cuisine with gourmet flavors and spices. From raw/roasted fish to meat cooked at low temperature/tartar or our Bols, Poké or Bun. With family or friends, drop in and who knows? Perhaps, at the end of the meal, share a Champoreau (homemade digestive)

In a spacious room and on a sunny terrace, TRESORS DU BANC D'ARGUIN offers you oysters from Arcachon, shrimp and whelk ramekins, fish tapas in the form of rillettes, charcuterie plates and farm cheeses to be tasted on the spot. Take away only for seafood products. PMU. To take away from Thursday to Sunday noon. Deliveries contact us.

In an exotic and relaxed setting, "The Meltin '" welcomes you from lunch to dinner or just for a drink with tapas until 5am with his team of bartenders and Dj's

Friendly atmosphere for this tapas bar located a stone's throw from the beach of Moliets. Large choice of wines and home-made tapas. Come and enjoy a moment of decompression on the terrace of La Baïne.

"Café LA PLAGE" offers dishes with fresh products. Tapas and regional specialties. Gourmet and generous salads. Pizzas, grilled fish, grilled mussels and grilled meats. Burger with homemade fries and new Chef suggestions. Ice cream, waffles and pancakes. Relaxed atmosphere 2 steps from the dune. Open from Easter to September

Between bistronomy and world cuisine, it's impossible to give us a label! Here, we do everything ourselves, from starters to desserts. The menu is small (3 starters, 3 main courses, 3 desserts) and renewed every month, so that you can discover recipes inspired by other places, while working with fresh, local produce and respecting seasonality. In short, it's "back from the road" cuisine that we love to share with you in a warm and friendly setting.

Nestled in the heart of the Landes in Vielle-Saint-Girons, Le Gaoucher campsite offers you the opportunity to stay in a quiet, natural and family setting. Find your haven of peace here. Located 7 km from the ocean and 1.5 km from Lake Léon and the Courant d'Huchet Nature Reserve, which the more sporty can reach by the Vélodyssée cycle path. You will enjoy a sporting holiday, the sea air, board sports, nature or just lazing around. We offer pitches for tents, caravans, camping cars, mobile homes and cabins for 4 people.

La Villa des Sables is the perfect address for a comfortable stay with family or friends on the Landes coast. Located 15 minutes walk from the lake of Léon and only 10km from the beaches, this beautiful house of contemporary architecture has a private swimming pool (8m x 4 m, depth 1,40m secured by a shelter. Open from June to September depending on the weather) offering a direct view on the forest and, if the season is favourable, on the neighbour horses. A private garden with landscaping, a summer kitchen and a paved terrace of 80m ² with garden furniture, sunbathing and barbecue, are at your disposal for moments of relaxation, and idleness. You will be seduced by the calm of the site as well as the quality of the services offered by this elegant, sober, spacious and bright holiday rental. The change of scenery is guaranteed for your whole tribe.

Welcome to Vielle Saint Girons, a small village on the Landes coast, between ocean and forest. We welcome you for a comfortable family holiday, just 9km from the beaches and 3km from the lake, where you can discover all the water sports. There are plenty of cycle paths nearby, allowing you to discover the wild Landes océanes in complete safety.

Let yourself be tempted by an escapade, on the Landes coast, only 7km from the natural and wild beaches and 1km from the Vielle lake. Here, the activities are numerous and the possibilities multiple. Farniente and relaxation, walks and horseback riding or cycling with the nearby cycle track, discovery of the forest, sports and water sports of all kinds... A wide range of choices for all. Our gite is also located in a quiet and peaceful environment. Its decoration combining touches of blue, wood and sand, reminds us that we are close to the beaches. A pleasant house to live in for a stay with family or friends all year long.

A few meters from the lake of Léon, 5 km from the beach and barely 200 m from the cycle tracks, make a stop at the Magboja gite. It is a semi-detached house decorated with taste. On the ground floor, it offers an independent kitchen fitted out to take meals, living room with TV corner, shower room, toilet and 1 bedroom (1 bed 140), upstairs 2 attic bedrooms (2 beds 140). Fully equipped to make your holidays peaceful. Take advantage of its 2 terraces overlooking a closed ground of about 500 m². Ideal to enjoy the water activities of the Lake of Leon but also walks in the forest, cycling on the cycle track La Vélodyssée. You can reach the beach by free shuttle bus (stop at 50m) or by bike, for the most courageous.

We welcome you on the Landes coast, 12 km from the ocean and 2 km from Lake Leon for a top stay with family or friends. In a quiet residential area, this independent holiday rental benefits from a private enclosed garden of 800m² and a beautiful wooden terrace which extends the interior living space with garden furniture, arbour and barbecue. This luminous gîte, with a modern decoration, is fitted out on one level. It offers a living room (TV, bluetooth station with radio cd) with a fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, 4 induction hobs, electric oven, microwave oven, fridge with freezer compartment), a bedroom (1 bed 140x190), a small bedroom 7,80m² (2 beds 80x200 which can be presented in a bed 160), a shower room (Italian shower), a toilet, an outside laundry with washing machine and dryer.

The village of Léon is ideally located for exploring the Côte Landes Nature region. Nature lovers in search of a change of scenery have plenty of options: splendid ocean beaches nearby (Saint-Girons Plage, la Lette Blanche and Moliets Plage), Lake Léon and the Courant d'Huchet nature reserve.

The village of Léon benefits from a privileged geographical situation, with the lake of Léon and the natural reserve of the current of Huchet, beaches with fine sand (St Girons plage, moliets), a very welcoming village offering all the conveniences. Take a break on the market place where the change of scenery is guaranteed for nature lovers. Rent bicycles to ride along the cycle tracks of Côte Landes Nature which run through the maritime pine forests. As soon as the weather is fine, a wide range of water sports and outdoor activities are offered at the lake and for fishing enthusiasts, all you have to do is walk 10 meters to cast your line.

The village of Léon benefits from a privileged geographical situation, with the lake of Léon and the natural reserve of the current of Huchet, ocean beaches with fine sand (St Girons plage, Moliets), a very welcoming village offering all the conveniences, a pause on the market place, is essential. Here, a change of scenery is guaranteed for nature lovers, rent bicycles to ride along the cycle tracks of Côte Landes Nature which run through the maritime pine forests. As soon as the weather is fine, a wide range of water sports and outdoor activities are offered at the lake and for fishing enthusiasts, all you have to do is walk 10 meters to cast your line.

The village of Léon benefits from a privileged geographical situation, with the lake of Léon and the natural reserve of the current of Huchet, ocean beaches with fine sand (St Girons plage, moliets), a very welcoming village offering all the conveniences. Take a break on the market place, here the change of scenery is guaranteed for nature lovers. Rent bicycles to ride along the cycle tracks of Côte Landes Nature which run through the maritime pine forests. As soon as the weather is fine, a wide range of water sports and outdoor activities are offered at the lake and for fishing enthusiasts, all you have to do is walk 10 meters to cast your line.