Enjoy your stay camping near Léon in the Landes, to discover this small, warm, and welcoming village on the Silver Coast. Located between lake, ocean, and forest, Léon has preserved its authentic character and a village spirit that unfailingly charms sports and nature lovers. What to do in Léon, we'll tell you more!
Léon, the village side: gentle way of life and friendliness
On the other side of the Landes dunes, 10 minutes from our Landes, Campsite, discover a charming village typical of Marensin, with its half-timbered houses made of Landes pine, its church, and its pretty shaded square. Settle onto a terrace to enjoy the sun, stroll through the market square to taste local products, or visit the night market that enlivens the village every Wednesday evening during the summer. Here, the gentle way of life is not just an empty phrase.
Lake Léon, the haven of peace in the Landes
If you've already stayed at a campsite near Lake Léon, you know why this large 340-hectare lake in the Landes, partly classified as a nature reserve, is so attractive to vacationers. As soon as the warm weather arrives, water activities resurface! Lake Léon becomes a vast playground for sailing, catamaran, dinghy, and windsurfing enthusiasts. You can also navigate by stand-up paddle, discover fishing huts by canoe-kayak, or take a pedal boat tour around the lake. In summer, the beach at Lake Léon attracts many families who come to enjoy swimming in an enchanting natural setting. The water is shallow and warmer than the ocean, swimming is supervised—ideal for children! Hooked on fishing or just an enthusiast? You won't be disappointed! The Léon pond offers anglers beautiful routes in the heart of wild and unspoiled nature. You can fish for many coarse fish and predators such as black bass, carp, pike, and perch. A few kilometers away, Lake Léon meets the ocean at Moliets, along the famous Courant d'Huchet.
The magnificent Courant d'Huchet and its nature reserve
A natural jewel of the Silver Coast, the Courant d'Huchet nature reserve is one of the must-see sites during a camping stay in Léon. A true umbilical cord between Lake Léon and the Atlantic Ocean, the Courant d'Huchet is a site rich in history, traditions, and habitats for wildlife and flora.
Year-round, guided tours and educational activities provide a pleasant and privileged discovery of the nature reserve and its remarkable gallery forest. Aboard a galupe, the boatmen will take you on a tour of the lake and the Courant d'Huchet from the inside. Let yourself be surprised by the unusual beauty of the water and forest landscapes, the richness of diverse and often rare wildlife and flora.
A beautiful stop on the Vélodyssée
The village of Léon is a stop on the Vélodyssée. A boon for cycling enthusiasts! Whether touring or staying in Léon, hop on your bikes for lovely rides along the Landes coast. Head north towards the famous Contis lighthouse (30 km) or south, to the lively port of Capbreton (33 km). Another route to discover is the Green Way that connects Vielle and Léon Pond, passing through Linxe, Castets, and Taller, inland.
Where to stay camping?
A dream destination for a stay in the Landes, near Lake Léon, our 5-star Campsite Le Saint Martin in Moliets-Plage welcomes you to an authentic natural setting with direct beach access, an aquatic area with a heated indoor pool, and a wide range of activities and entertainment. For campers who love the outdoors, our pitches are shaded or sunny, according to your preferences. And for those who want to discover our rentals, we offer a wide choice of mobile homes for 2 to 6 people, for a weekend or holidays. Come and live a unique experience at our family Campsite near Léon, in the heart of the Landes!
Photo © Sophie Pawlak, CNLT
