Biscarrosse and Parentis lakes

Famous as the hydrobase of the Latécoère family, the lake at Biscarrosse and Parentis played a key role in the history of airmail.
Today, its waters are dedicated to relaxation and leisure!

A large lake in the northern Landes region, situated beneath the Etang de Cazaux and Etang de Sanguinet, the Lac de Biscarrosse et de Parentis is less than 30 kilometers from the Bay of Arcachon.
The 3,400 hectares of freshwater stretch across the municipalities of Parentis-en-Born to the east, Biscarrosse to the north, and Gastes and Sainte-Eulalie-en-Born to the south.
The Lac de Biscarrosse-et-Parentis is linked to the Lac de Cazaux-Sanguinet by the Canal du Littoral des Landes.
Between the two large lakes, to the south and north, lies the petit étang de Biscarrosse.
Lac de Parentis is set in an unspoilt environment in the middle of the Landes forest, and its western shores are only a few kilometers from the ocean.
It's just a 25-minute drive from the Biscarrosse open-air hotel.

With its vast expanse of freshwater, the Lac de Biscarrosse et de Parentis is the ideal destination for a nature break.
Its thousands of hectares of freshwater are particularly appreciated for their calm and clarity.
The forested banks of the lake are ideal for pleasant, rejuvenating nature walks.
They also invite you to enjoy a variety of outdoor leisure activities, for a revitalizing vacation.
With its shallow, warm-water beaches, sun-drenched paths and trails shaded by tall pine trees, as well as a vast expanse of water for paddling on, Lac de Parentis is the perfect place to relax.
It's the perfect place for a gentle, close-to-nature lifestyle, combining invigorating outdoor activities with quiet, restful family pursuits.

With its clear, shallow waters along the shoreline, Lac de Parentis is ideal for family bathing.
In both Parentis-en-Born and Sainte-Eulalie, you'll find beaches with calm, safe waters, contrasting with the waves of the Atlantic.
Ideal for families with young children, they are also supervised in season.
The water temperature is also warmer than that of the ocean. The sandy stretches, bordered by beautiful trees, invite you to laze and play on the beach: you can sunbathe or relax in the shade.
As the lake is not connected to the ocean, it is not subject to the rhythm of the tides, so swimming is possible at any time of day!

Whether you're a keen sportsman or a leisure enthusiast, there's no shortage of activities to enjoy on Lac de Parentis. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or a family enthusiast, water sports or aquatic activities, discover the destination's flagship activities!

The shores of the Lac de Biscarrosse and Lac de Parentis offer the perfect setting for walks: on foot, horseback or mountain bike, you can explore a network of forest paths and riverside trails, in a lush, light-filled environment.
Kilometers of trails reveal the rich flora and fauna typical of the wetland environment of the Landes Great Lakes.
A preserved natural environment and relaxing landscapes to admire, just a few minutes from the Atlantic beaches.
Walks around Lac de Biscarrosse promise both relaxation and a change of scenery.
The shores of Lac de Parentis offer a wide variety of itineraries, from simple family walks to challenging hikes.