Visit the Musée du Lac de Sanguinet in the Landes region of France

Planning a camping holiday in the Landes? To explore the region’s historical and natural heritage, plan a family outing to the Musée du Lac de Sanguinet to discover its history and treasures.

What can you see at the Musée de Sanguinet?

The museum is the result of some 50 years of excavations at Lac de Sanguinet by Cress (Centre de recherches et d’études scientifiques), carried out at five different sites now covered by water. The lake has been gradually forming over the past 3,000 years.

During your visit to the Musée de Sanguinet, discover some 450 artifacts, direct evidence of human activity near the lake for over 2,000 years, dating back toNeolithic times. The museum links environment and geography to help visitors better understand the history of the lake and its natural heritage. Three themes are presented in a thematic tour: “Water, sand and water”. You’ll discover the museum’s various collections and museography. You’ll learn all about the secrets behind the formation of Lake Sanguinet and its biodiversity, the daily life of its inhabitants in Antiquity and the history of navigation from theBronze Age onwards. With your children in tow, you’ll enjoy flipping through booklets and watching videos to learn about the history of the lake and its surroundings in an interactive and entertaining way.

Practical information

The museum includes a store where you can buy books, comics and games, but you’ll also find stationery and souvenirs to bring back from Lac de Sanguinet, such as trinkets and magnets. Visit the Musée du Lac de Sanguinet at 102, place de la Mairie in Sanguinet, less than 18 km from our Au lac de Biscarrosse campsite. The museum is stroller-friendly.

Timetable

The Musée du Lac de Sanguinet opens its doors from April 12 to September 28, 2022. Tours last 45 minutes and can be booked online.

Rates

  • Adults: €4.50.
  • Children: €2.50.
  • Students or jobseekers: €3.50.
  • Family with 2 or more children: €11.

Groups of at least 5 people are accepted for tours.

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