Since 1979, Lacanau-Océan has hosted the Lacanau Pro every August, one of France’s oldest surfing competitions.
Anyone considering Lacanau-Océan as a holiday destination may want to rent a holiday apartment.
Water and Beaches
Super Sud Beach can be reached via boardwalks across the dune and is considered the wildest beach in Lacanau-Océan.
The beaches mentioned in Lacanau-Océan are supervised during the season.
The Lacanau Surf Club is housed in the Maison de la Glisse above the central beach and is open all year round. With its “Club Loisirs” programme, the club offers surfing, bodyboarding and stand-up paddleboarding activities for all age groups from five years old through adulthood.
The Club de Kayak Lacanau Guyenne enables everyone to enjoy waveskiing on the sea and canoeing on Lac de Lacanau.
Activities
The Skatepark de l’Océan is an 800 m² skate park on the dune in Lacanau-Océan. Numerous cycle paths run through Lacanau-Océan.
Culture and Walks
L’Escoure at the entrance to Lacanau-Océan is a venue for events, exhibitions and films that welcomes the public. The venue bears the “Art & Essai” label and offers a varied programme ranging from American blockbusters to documentaries.
Construction of the modern Notre Dame des Flots church in Lacanau-Océan began in 1964.
The Circuit des Villas Canaulaises is a walking tour through the centre of Lacanau-Océan that explores the architectural heritage of the seaside resort.
This tour is 2.4 kilometres long, takes about an hour and is open all year round.
Terra Medoca is an environmental art trail with three circular routes that can be explored by bicycle or on foot.
Nature
The wreck of the Cantabria lies a 25-minute walk north of Plage Nord in Lacanau-Océan and is visible at low tide and during periods of large tidal coefficients.
Near Lacanau-Océan, Lac de Lacanau is located 6 km from the centre. Swimming and fishing are possible there, and a signposted path suitable for family outings begins at Longarisse on its south-western shore.
