Boat trips on Lake Biscarrosse
Les Landes is not just miles of sandy beaches, dunes and pine forests. In the north of the département, there are a number of beautiful freshwater lakes where you can swim and relax. If you’re on a camping vacation in the Landes region, you might like to take a boat trip on Lac de Biscarrosse…
Explore Lake Biscarrosse by boat
With its full name of Etang de Biscarrosse et Parentis, this freshwater lake is one of the largest in the Landes region. It covers 3540 ha and 4 different communes: Parentis-en-Born, Gastes, Sainte-Eulalie-en-Born and Biscarrosse. Its shallow waters make it ideal for swimming, pedal-boating, paddle-boating and boating. With a boat, you can see the lake in a whole new way, and stop wherever you like for a half-day or full-day rental. You can stop off at various beaches for a picnic and a swim, or at small marinas to visit the surrounding area. The Canal du Littoral des Landes connects the small Biscarrosse lake with theCazaux and Sanguinet lakes to the north. You’ll discover little coves and pretty secret beaches.
Where can I rent a boat on Lac de Biscarrosse?
You can rent different types of boat, with or without a license, around the étang de Biscarrosse and Parentis, as well as around the étang de Cazaux and Sanguinet. The rules of navigation will be explained to you when you rent a boat on Lac de Biscarrosse. If not, don’t hesitate to ask questions to familiarize yourself with the boat and ensure a safe ride.
In Parentis-en-Born
From the campsite at Lac de Biscarrosse, the easiest way is to walk to Moutéou beach in Parentis-en-Born. Here you can hire a boat from Loisirs et Sensations. They offer unlicensed boats for 4 or 6 people from €65 for a half-day and €115 for a full day. If you have a boating license, other boats for 7 people are available. You can also hire the services of a professional skipper. For a more original trip on the lake, you can turn to Oxoon, a local company that rents out round, fun-to-pilot waterjets.
In Gastes
A little further south in Gastes, several companies offer boat rentals. This is the case of Gastes-Nautic-Pêche, for example, from €75 for half a day. Fishing tackle is also available for hire or purchase. The Nautile Club de Gastes also rents out pleasure boats. You can even take an introductory course. The Grands Lacs nautical center rents 4 models of boats, from 1 to 5 seats, with or without a license. A day’s rental starts at €50.