Nearby on the Landes Atlantic coast
Camping holidays on the Côte d'Argent, 250 km of beaches in Nouvelle-Aquitaine: the Atlantic on a grand scale!
From the tip of the Médoc to the Basque country, via the Arcachon basin and the Landes coast, discover the Côte d'Argent and its 250 kilometres of beaches. In south-west France, in the heart of an exceptional coastline, Camping de La Côte is the ideal base for exploring this Atlantic jewel.
Welcome to the Côte d'Argent, the jewel of the Atlantic coast!
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Côte d'Argent is the central part of the Neo-Aquitaine coastline, located between the Gironde estuary to the north and the Basque coast to the south. It stretches for around 250 km, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Landes de Gascogne forest. Every summer, this magnificent stretch of Atlantic coastline attracts tourists in search of refreshing swims and seaside pleasures.
What a beautiful name for the Aquitaine coast!
The name ‘Côte d'Argent’ was coined in 1905 by Maurice Martin, journalist, reporter and poet. He was inspired by the silvery reflections of the Atlantic Ocean in the sunlight. Get ready to be amazed!
Discover the Côte d'Argent: the Gironde in majesty
Located on the Atlantic coast in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, the Côte d'Argent begins at the tip of the Médoc, where the Gironde estuary meets the ocean. All along this legendary coastline, you'll find some of the most popular seaside resorts on the Atlantic coast, including Soulac-sur-Mer, Vendays-Montalivet, Hourtin and Lacanau. The Dune du Pilat, at the gateway to the Arcachon Basin, is a veritable link between land and sea, and is one of the region's unmissable landmarks.
The Landes coast: Europe's largest beach of fine sand!
With its 106 km of fine sand, the Landes coast is the largest beach in Europe. It's an ideal camping destination for seaside holidays: beaches as far as the eye can see, an almost continuous dune belt, all bordered by the Landes de Gascogne forest, the largest pine forest in Europe.
The Landes Great Lakes: the jewels of the Atlantic coast
On the Landes coast, the lakes are an integral part of the landscape. For families, they represent an ideal alternative to the often hectic ocean beaches. The Grands Lacs des Landes are ideal for water-based activities such as sailing, paddle-boarding, canoeing and fishing. Some of the best known are the Parentis-Biscarrosse lake, the Soustons lake, the Léon lake and the Huchet current, nicknamed the ‘little Amazon of the Landes’.
The seaside resorts of the Landes: relaxation and entertainment
The Atlantic coast of the Landes is home to a number of seaside resorts that are well known to fans of camping in the Landes. Start with Biscarrosse, famous for its lakes and its Hydraviation museum.
Mimizan-Plage, nicknamed the ‘pearl of the Côte d'Argent’, is appreciated for its flowery promenade, lake and Woolsack castle. Further south, nature lovers will enjoy visiting Moliets-et-Maâ, where the Huchet stream flows, as well as the wild, unspoilt beaches of Messanges and Vieux-Boucau.
At the gateway to the Basque Country, the trio of Seignosse, Hossegor and Capbreton will delight surfers, golfers and lovers of tradition. These resorts combine world-famous surf spots, prestigious golf courses and the Landes art of living.
From the Côte d'Argent to the Basque Coast: a change of scenery
South of the mouth of the Adour, Anglet marks the end of the Côte d'Argent. The Chambre d'Amour cave marks this transition. After Biarritz, Bidart and Guéthary, the coastline changes. Here we are in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques: the fine sand of the Landes de Gascogne gives way to a steep, rocky coastline. This is where the Basque Coast begins.
