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Attractions of the region

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• Carcans is a European blue flag beach and handi-beach resort
• The wine road and its prestigious chateaux in the Médoc and Saint Emilion
• The Gironde and its estuary, the Cousseau and Contaut nature reserves
• Arcachon lagoon and the Dune of Pyla, the Cap Ferret peninsula, Cordouan lighthouse
• Bordeaux (historic centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007), the banks of the Garonne, the citadel of Blaye
• 120 km of cycle paths leaving from the Club
• The ocean 4 km away and Lake Carcans-Hourtin-Maubuisson 1 km away, the largest lake in France
• Land yachting 2 km away, microlight initiation flight 9 km away
• Lacanau Océan -hole golf course 10 km away

You can also visit the tourist office website: Carcans tourist office

The "Les Cavales" Club in Carcans – Between the Médoc and the ocean

Forests, vines, lakes and ocean are the four pillars of the magnificent region of Aquitaine where family holidays are a genuine pleasure: Drop your bags at the "Les Cavales" Club in Carcans, close to the ocean waves and at the heart of the Gascony Landes, your children will thank you!
This summer, they will build sandcastles and short-lived sculptures on the 50 kilometres of beach around the resort of Carcans, your holiday destination and the neighbouring towns of Lacanau and Hourtin, where the quality of the services, equipment and water have been awarded the Blue Flag label, a European label rewarding sites offering a protected environment. Your teenager children will have fun in the waves and try their hand at surfing while baby has a nap in the shade and you enjoy a little sunbathing under the Atlantique sun. If you prefer more active holidays, hop in the car and explore the region, you will discover magnificent sites to visit with the entire family: Lake Cousseau, the bassin d’Arcachon and the famous Dune of Pyla, the citadel in Blaye, Cordouan lighthouse, the Gironde and its estuary, Bordeaux and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre… Keeping the best for last, follow the wine road and taste some of the prestigious vintages in the châteaux and cellars of the Médoc not far from your holiday residence. A rich natural and cultural heritage allowing you to enjoy your holiday in Carcans in the Gironde, whether you are looking for relaxing holidays or cultural holidays, contemplative or active…