Famous route

French Atlantic Coast: Landes to the Basque Country

The Landes coast has 106 km of unbroken beaches with pine forest behind them. The Basque coast follows to the south, where Anglet and Bidart, among others, have motorhome aires.

Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Length: 106 km of coast in the Landes
Suggested time: 3–5 days
Start / end: Biscarrosse – Anglet
Best season: Spring to autumn; some aires close in winter

What should you know before visiting French Atlantic Coast: Landes to the Basque Country?

Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €9 (France).

The Landes coast is 106 km long with 15 seaside resorts, including Biscarrosse, Mimizan, Hossegor and Capbreton. Pine forest runs behind the beaches.
According to Landes tourism, the aires lie 50 to 300 m from the beaches. Not every aire has all services, and some list closing dates.
Length of stay and night parking are set by each aire and municipality. Outside signed sites, ask the municipality beforehand.
The Vélodyssée cycle route runs through the forest, villages and beaches of the Landes. Drive slowly on access roads and shared paths.

The drive

The route follows the Landes coast from Biscarrosse through Mimizan, Contis, Vieux-Boucau, Seignosse and Hossegor to Capbreton and Ondres. The Basque Country begins after that, with Anglet and Bidart. Hossegor is the main surf destination and hosts international contests. We found no verified length or height limits for motorhomes; follow signs at town entrances and beach access roads.

Camping

Landes tourism lists aires 50 to 300 m from the beaches, with service points, water, electricity or waste disposal, though not every aire has everything. Some sites state closing dates, and the Ondres-Océan aire can be booked online. Rules on length of stay are given by each aire or municipality. In the Basque Country the departmental tourism board lists aires, for example in Anglet and Bidart. Outside such sites, check the local rule before staying overnight.

FAQs

How long is the Landes coast?

Landes tourism gives 106 km of unbroken beaches and 15 seaside resorts. The Basque Country follows to the south; the total distance depends on the route you choose.

How far are the aires from the beach?

According to Landes tourism, the aires lie between 50 and 300 m from the beaches. Services and opening periods differ by site, so check beforehand.

Are all aires open year-round?

No. Some aires list closing dates, for example Moliets-et-Maâ, Contis and Mimizan. For travel outside summer, check the opening period of each site.

Is there a cycle route along the coast?

Yes, according to Landes tourism the Vélodyssée runs through forest, villages and beaches. If you carry bikes, an aire can serve as a starting point.

How much are the tolls on French Atlantic Coast: Landes to the Basque Country?

Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €9 (France). Estimate with typical rates; motorhomes pay more, and vehicles over 3.5 t often pay by distance.