Bed and breakfast in Biscarrosse

A land of flavours by the Atlantic Ocean

Biscarrosse is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Landes département and is home to 14 000 inhabitants. The town is around 1 hour's drive from Bordeaux and an hour and a half from the Basque town of Biarritz. It can be broken down into three areas with different geography: Biscarrosse-plage, Biscarrosse-Lac and the shopping centre called Biscarrosse-Bourg. It has been awarded four flowers in the "villages et villages fleuris" competition, a testament to its remarkable environmental heritage. You'll enjoy both its unspoilt coastline and its perfectly landscaped green spaces! A stay in the Landes is always synonymous with gastronomic discovery. Succumb to the tourtière, a famous dessert in Aquitaine that goes very well with a cup of coffee or a scoop of ice cream in summer. Those with a sweet tooth should also indulge in the canelé! Covered in crispy caramel, this cake is usually eaten as an aperitif with a delicious sweet wine from the region.

Cultural and sporting activities in Biscarrosse

Monuments and cultural sites are the wealth of Biscarrosse ! Among them, you absolutely must visit the church of Saint-Martin, remarkable in many ways. It may not look like much, but it's packed with exceptional works of art! There's the Sacrament Chapel, dedicated to prayer, a Baroque high altar and some very well-preserved stained glass windows. Would you like to soak up more of Aquitaine's culture? Visit the seaplane museum, another must-see tourist attraction! Discover models and mechanical parts and immerse yourself in the history of this atypical aircraft by carefully watching the films that are shown.

Don't neglect lazy moments during your holiday! Take advantage of the advantageous weather and get some colour on the sandy stretches of Biscarrosse. For example, there's the ocean beach at Le Vivier, a firm favourite with surfers. It has the advantage of being supervised from early July to late August and has a restaurant serving typical dishes. You can also put your towel down on the beach at Lac Maguide and admire the turquoise waters. Various activities are on offer to the public, including water skiing and parasailing, and children can have fun on the various water slides.

Must-see sights around Biscarrosse

If you feel like it, set off to discover the charms of the Basque Country! It offers countless activities such as the Train de la Rhune, the Grottes de Sare and a visit to the Musée de la mer. The coastal path is also well worth the diversions and allows you to enjoy the sea spray.

Your B&B in Biscarrosse is just an hour's drive from Bordeaux, nicknamed the sleeping beauty. Rather, as its name does not suggest, it is a lively and attractive town! The Miroir d'Eau and the Place de la Bourse are the places that most attract visitors. Finally, make the most of your visit to Gironde to take part in a wine-tasting workshop.