{"id":9124,"date":"2024-09-24T09:18:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T07:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aloa-vacances.com\/oree-du-bois\/surroundings\/casings\/"},"modified":"2024-11-25T12:05:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T11:05:11","slug":"carcans","status":"publish","type":"oree-du-bois","link":"https:\/\/www.aloa-vacances.com\/en\/oree-du-bois\/surroundings\/carcans\/","title":{"rendered":"Carcans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Campsite near Carcans<\/span><\/h1>
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Carcans<\/strong> shares the title of France’s largest natural lake with Hourtin<\/a>. This pleasant seaside resort is well worth a visit for its Friday market, beaches and varied water sports. A great idea for a stroll during your camping vacation in the M\u00e9doc<\/a>.<\/p>

Campsite with indoor pool<\/em> 10 km from Carcans<\/em><\/p><\/div>

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Water sports and sunbathing at Carcans-Plage <\/h2>

On the Atlantic Ocean<\/strong> side, Carcans, like Hourtin<\/strong>, also boasts a beautiful beach as far as the eye can see, where swimming, water-skiing, surfing and many other water sports activities are possible.\nAnd if you’re still a beginner, there are surf schools <\/strong>nearby to teach you the basic techniques. <\/p>

The beach <\/strong>is also a very popular place for those who want to recharge their batteries by spending lazy<\/strong> hours on the fine sand<\/strong>, sunbathing in the sun, while the kids have fun building pretty little sandcastles on the beach.<\/p>

Nature getaway in Gironde<\/h2>

Carcans<\/strong>, one of Gironde<\/strong>‘s must-see tourist towns, is just an 8-minute drive south of the L’Or\u00e9e du Bois campsite if you fancy a stroll.<\/p>

For nature<\/strong> lovers, it’s the perfect place to spend unforgettable moments.\nIn fact, the town is bordered by France’s largest freshwater lake<\/strong>, which it shares with Hourtin, and is built right in the heart of the Landes de Gascogne forest<\/strong>. <\/p><\/div>

Carcans, a family seaside resort<\/h2>

Carcans <\/strong>is divided into 5 zones:<\/p>

  • The town of Carcans, with its shops, market and caf\u00e9-theatre, is a great place to spend an evening during your vacation.\n<\/li>
  • the Pouch<\/strong>, a place to stroll between forest and marshland\n<\/li>
  • Maubuisson, a tourist resort\n<\/li>
  • the Domaine de Bombannes<\/strong>, with its UCPA center (partner of the campsite)\n<\/li>
  • Carcans-Plage<\/strong>, where water skiing, surfing, swimming and other water sports are available.\n<\/li><\/ul>

    Carcans, a seaside resort in the M\u00e9doc<\/strong> 10 km from Hourtin, also benefits from the Atlantic Ocean<\/strong> and part of France’s largest natural freshwater lake.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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    Family fun on Lake Hourtin-Carcans <\/h2>

    There are countless activities on the lake<\/strong>, from water sports to outdoor pursuits.\nBefore taking the plunge, you can tour the surrounding area by bike, horseback or on foot, whichever you prefer. <\/p>

    If you’re more adventurous, don’t forget to take part in one of the many thrill-seeking <\/strong>activities, such as accrobranche and rock climbing, microlighting or paragliding.<\/p>

    Tennis, mini-golf and other activities are also available.\nAlternatively, the lake awaits you for windsurfing, canoeing, pedal-boating and catamaran sailing. <\/p>

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    Every Friday, the Carcans market<\/h2>

    During your stay in this small seaside resort, don’t miss the Carcans market day, when local produce is on sale.\nYou’ll be able to take home a few souvenirs of your visit to Carcans for friends and family.\nIt would also be interesting to discover the town’s monuments and tourist sites to learn more about its history and development, before it became the town we know today.\nAmong the most important places to visit are : <\/p>

    • the Mus\u00e9e des Arts et Traditions Populaires (Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions), which sums up the history of Carcans.\n<\/li>
    • Carcans forest\n<\/li>
    • Pointe de Malignac\n<\/li>
    • Coben Point\n<\/li>
    • Etang de Carcans\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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