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The perfect place for a break

Very beautiful view of the nature bordering the lake

One of the most remarkable gems of the Landes region is the Port d'Albret marine lake, located between Vieux-Boucau and Soustons Plage, which connects the town center of Vieux-Boucau to the ocean. The colors and scents change at every hour of the day, and several leisure activities are available. Vieux Boucau, meaning "old mouth" (in Gascon "Lo Bocau Vielh"), was once the Port d'Albret. It could still be the leading port on the Landes coast if the Adour River hadn't been diverted in 1578 for the benefit of Bayonne. Thus, in the spring of 1975, a Dutch dredger arrived by sea to dig the canal and the marine lake. By May 1976, the essential system for feeding and draining the lake was in place. Since then, a whole tourist complex has been built around the marine lake.

Partially classified as a nature reserve and Natura 2000 site, Lake Léon is very popular with nature lovers. Discover a rare ecosystem made up of multiple habitats: aquatic area, wet moors, peat bogs, reed beds, wet meadows. The lake is home to a great diversity of fauna and flora: mammals such as the otter, the coypu or the European mink, many insects and birds such as the grey heron, reptiles such as the European pond turtle, commonly called the marsh turtle. In spring and autumn, birdwatching and photography enthusiasts come to admire populations of migratory birds stopping on the lake. To the west of the lake, the Courant d'Huchet meanders over more than 600 hectares to the Atlantic Ocean. This site, nicknamed "the Landes Amazon", is classified as a nature reserve and offers visitors trails through lush vegetation. Visit the Maison de la Réserve on the banks of the lake for an educational discovery of local biodiversity. Embark on a “galup” (traditional flat-bottomed boat) and let yourself be guided by the boatmen through 10km of wild landscapes, between marshes, dunes and peat bogs. An unforgettable excursion to experience with family, friends or lovers!

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

relaxation and calm

Protecting 52 ha of wetlands, the Nature Reserve is home to characteristic habitats of the Landes accessible by a slatted path: swamp forest, peat bog, pond, stream. The Black Pond which gives its name to the reserve is distinguished by its deep waters and muddy bottoms.

Nice spot for a picnic or even a nap when there are not too many people...