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Biscarrosse
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Between two lakes and the seafront, Biscarrosse is one of the main seaside resorts in the Landes, renowned for surfing. It is also the capital of seaplane aviation.
Overview of Biscarrosse
Between two lakes and the seafront, Biscarrosse is one of the main seaside resorts in the Landes, renowned for surfing. It is also the capital of seaplane aviation.
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: in the Landes department, just below Arcachon Basin.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 14,174 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 160 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.biscarrosse.com
History of Biscarrosse
What to see and do in Biscarrosse
The main attractions are centered around the beaches and lakes, with two small, original museums as a bonus.
Biscarrosse Beach
As is often the case along the coast, the beach is a few kilometres from the town, with vast stretches of sand and good waves for surfing.
As is often the case along the coast, the beach is a few kilometres from the town, with vast stretches of sand and good waves for surfing.
Lake Biscarrosse and Parentis
This is a large lake in the Landes region that once served as a base for seaplanes. It is now partly a leisure centre with the seaplane museum right next door.
This is a large lake in the Landes region that once served as a base for seaplanes. It is now partly a leisure centre with the seaplane museum right next door.
Lake Cazaux and Sanguinet
This is one of the two recreational base lakes surrounding Biscarrosse. It straddles two municipalities and departments (33 and 40).
This is one of the two recreational base lakes surrounding Biscarrosse. It straddles two municipalities and departments (33 and 40).
Historical Seaplane Museum
Near Lake Parentis-Biscarrosse on the former transatlantic seaplane base. The global history of seaplanes is explained and showcased here.
Near Lake Parentis-Biscarrosse on the former transatlantic seaplane base. The global history of seaplanes is explained and showcased here.
Biscarrosse Museum of Traditions and History
Exploring the traditional heritage of the Landes region, particularly the Pays de Born where the town is located. The museum also offers visitors a boat ride to discover the marshes.
Exploring the traditional heritage of the Landes region, particularly the Pays de Born where the town is located. The museum also offers visitors a boat ride to discover the marshes.
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather
Like the rest of the coast, the area has what is known as an Aquitaine oceanic climate. Winters are fairly mild thanks to the proximity of the ocean, and summers are hot (without being scorching). As for rainfall, while it is mostly present in winter, there is some throughout the year, including in summer in the form of thunderstorms.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscarrosse | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
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Biscarrosse Beach
★★ As is often the case along the coast, the beach is a few kilometres from the town, with vast stretches of sand and good waves for surfing.
Biscarrosse Museum of Traditions and History
★★ Exploring the traditional heritage of the Landes region, particularly the Pays de Born where the town is located. The museum also offers…
Historical Seaplane Museum
★★ Near Lake Parentis-Biscarrosse on the former transatlantic seaplane base. The global history of seaplanes is explained and showcased here.
Lake Biscarrosse and Parentis
★ This is a large lake in the Landes region that once served as a base for seaplanes. It is now partly a leisure centre with the seaplane…
Lake Cazaux and Sanguinet
★ This is one of the two recreational base lakes surrounding Biscarrosse. It straddles two municipalities and departments (33 and 40).