Villas in Lacanau

Lacanau villas for a blissful beach and surfing retreat

Take a break in the fresh sea breeze and enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery of the beautiful Lacanau area. Book a villa in Lacanau and the endless white sand beaches, historical charm and seaside adventure await. This upmarket French Atlantic coast resort destination awaits your discovery just an hour east of Bordeaux by car. Here, you are surrounded by blissful coastal and wetland scenery. Make the most of the sparkling waters of pristine Lac de Lacanau, a pristine lake just 5 km inland adjacent to the Réserve Naturelle de l'Étang de Cousseau. Lacanau is a popular surfing and golf resort destination perfect for a relaxing beach holiday close to some of France's most impressive historical sights, like Bordeaux and Saint Emilion. The local culinary heritage is centred around exceptionally high-quality oysters as well as notable wines.

Beautiful French coastal resort

Choose from a variety of delightful, elegant villas in Lacanau, strategically located with easy access to beautiful local beaches and lakes. Make yourself at home in an immaculate, beautiful, fully equipped villa that has everything you need for a wonderful holiday. Find a perfect home away from home with available villas offering ample space to accommodate groups of 2, 4, 6, 8, or as many as 12! Several of the stunning villas for rent in Lacanau on offer feature:

• Sparkling swimming pool
• Terraces and balcony
• Gardens
• Wi-Fi

Lacanau for seafood lovers

In Lacanau, you are in for a feast of seafood culinary delights beloved by both residents and visitors alike! Sharing a seafood platter is an unmissable local tradition. Spectacular seafood platters are presented on a bed of seaweed. You can enjoy delicacies such as spider crab, velvet crab, brown shrimp, crayfish, lobster, shellfish, fresh oysters, sea urchins, whelks, winkles, razors, queen scallops, and cockles. Simply remove the shells and enjoy your feast with a glass of outstanding local white wine, rye bread with slightly salted butter and delectable homemade mayonnaise! There are also plenty of gorgeous grilled fish options on the menus in local restaurants. If you have a villa in Biarritz, take a day trip to savour the food.

Lacanau for watersport lovers

Lacanau is one of South Western France's best-kept holiday destination secrets for water sports and fantastic summer swimming! You can enjoy paddleboarding, wakeboarding, scuba diving, kite surfing, windsurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding, as well as fabulous sailing adventures with local catamaran and yacht rentals and boat cruises. You also have a wonderful choice of several pristine lakefront beaches to choose from, with optimal swimming conditions in crystal-clear lake water for perfect relaxed family days out in the great outdoors. Get a villa for rent in Lacanau and let the fun begin!

1. Ride the waves at Lacanau Ocean
2. Visit the Îsle de Oiseaux
3. Spend the day at the beaches of Lac de Lacanau
4. Oyster tasting in Lège Cap Ferret
5. Day trip to Bordeaux
6. Réserve Naturelle de l'Étang de Cousseau
7. Explore Dune du Pilat

1. Ride the waves at Lacanau Ocean

If you are looking for the ultimate beach for surfing in the area, look no further than the endless stretch of beach at Lacanau Ocean. This magnificent expanse of fine, white sand beach offers you wonderful surfing conditions all year round! This is the perfect place to try sea kayaking, windsurfing or kitesurfing. If water sports is not your thing, this is a sublimely beautiful stretch of beach to spend a few hours relaxing, sunbathing and paddling in the shallows. Even if you have a holiday rental in Hossegor, the two-hour drive to Lacanau is worth it to enjoy the ocean.

2. Visit the Îsle de Oiseaux

This paradise destination for bird watchers in Arcachon Bay just south of Lacanau is an iconic must-visit to put on your itinerary and is home to over 150 species of birds. There are several reputable boat trip operators in the area that will ensure you have the time of your life exploring this beautiful nature sanctuary. Be sure to keep an eye on the tide timetables as the island's low tide dimensions increase in size from 165 hectares to 1690 hectares. If you have a villa for rent in Arcachon wake up early to see the famous Cabanes tchanquées or houses on stilts!

3. Spend the day at the beaches of Lac de Lacanau

With wonderful access to one of the great lakes of the Medoc, Lac de Lacanau, you can spend lazy days by the water on beautiful sandy beaches like Plage de Grande Escoure. To the west of the lake, you can find several restaurants and water sports clubs. To the north, you can make the most of the sparkling, placid, crystal-clear waters and gorgeous soft white sand of Plage du Moutchic. Bring a picnic and enjoy a perfect family day of safe swimming and sunbathing! What are you waiting for? Book a villa in Lacanau today!

4. Oyster tasting in Lège Cap Ferret

Be sure to try a quintessential Le Cap Ferret Peninsula dining experience! Head to an authentic wooden cabane and enjoy the unique experience of tasting freshly harvested oysters! Almost all of the villas in Cap Ferret are located about 20 minutes from Lacanau and have their own oyster-tasting cabane, with each charming cabane featuring different decor! The set menus offer oysters, whelks, prawns and country-style pate with a delectable glass of white wine from 11:30 am to 10 pm.

5. Day trip to Bordeaux

The beautiful city of Bordeaux is just an hour northwest by car from your private villa in Lacanau and is an absolute delight for visitors! See quirky fairytale sights like the Grosse Cloche, one of the oldest belfries in France. Don't miss Miroir d'Eau, the most enormous reflecting pool, where you are sure to take stunning pictures! Celebrate the monumental wine culture of the region at the stunning Cité du Vin, which hosts exceptional tasting experiences. If you are a wine lover, you will be enthralled by the Musee de Vin et Negoce located in the cellars of King Louis XV's official wine merchant! Look out for the awe-inspiring spires of Cathedral Saint-Andre!

6. Réserve Naturelle de l'Étang de Cousseau

Calling all nature lovers! Enjoy a blissful hike in the Cousseau nature reserve, where you can unwind and reconnect with nature in an unhurried way! This pristine nature paradise features wooded dunes, beautiful wild molinia grasses and glittering marshlands where you can spot elegant crane birds. The hike is around 7.5 km, and guided tours are also available. If you have a holiday letting in Saint Jean de Luz, take the two-hour trip to enjoy nature.

7. Explore Dune du Pilat

Why not join a local tour operator for the perfect trail adventure exploring this bucket list adventure thrill? Pack a picnic and have a chance to explore this incredible natural phenomenon just an hour south of Lacanau. The iconic dune is 2.7 kilometres long, and the crest that runs along the summit is a great hiking trail with wonderful panoramic vistas. From the crest, panoramic views extend in all directions over shimmering sandbanks and all the way along the coast before the descent to gorgeous beaches just perfect for a swim. Dune du Pilat is best explored early in the morning and in the early evening when the temperature cools, and the shadows and golden light cast beautiful patterns on the sand!