Atlantic & Basque Coast
Less than two hours drive the Atlantic Ocean opens up a completely different landscape. Here you’ll find the Côte d’Argent, home to Europe’s longest continuous sandy beach, stretching for more than 230 kilometres from the Gironde estuary to the Spanish border.
Endless dunes, vast beaches and rolling Atlantic waves create one of the continent’s most spectacular coastlines.
- 230 km sandy beaches
- Biarritz, Arcachon, Cap Ferret
- Espelette, Basque, San Sebastian
- Tapas, seafood, oysters
- Surfing, sunsets, holidays…
Along the French Basque coast, elegant seaside towns such as Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Bayonne combine beautiful beaches with lively markets, charming old towns and some of France’s finest seafood restaurants. The region is renowned for its unique Basque culture, colourful festivals and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Just across the Spanish border lies San Sebastián, widely regarded as one of the world’s great culinary capitals, boasting an exceptional concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants alongside its famous pintxos bars.
Whether you enjoy surfing, sailing, coastal walks or simply watching the Atlantic sunset, the coastline offers endless opportunities for unforgettable day trips.
The Atlantic coast is one of the great advantages of living in Gers. In just a couple of hours, you can travel from the peaceful hills of Gascony to one of Europe’s most beautiful coastlines, before returning home to the tranquillity and privacy of Lavardens.
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