Le blog du camping

We don't always think about it, but camping holidays can be organised. Starting with your suitcase! And packing at the last minute is the best way to forget the essentials. So here's a little checklist of the essentials to pack (or not!) for your holiday in the Landes!

The camper's first challenge: travel light!

Very often, we tend to take too many clothes when we go on holiday. The aim is to avoid unnecessary clutter, starting with your wardrobe. Forget the superfluous! If necessary, you can go to the campsite launderette to run a machine.

Are you planning to go canoeing in the Landes during your holidays? The team of the campsite Le Vieux Port has tested for you the descent of "La Palue" by canoe, to the lake of Léon. Let us take you on a little adventure in the heart of the Landes forest!

In the Landes, the parks and gardens will soon reopen their doors to the public, and with them, the possibility of (finally) reconnecting with nature...

At a time when the need to get some fresh air is felt more than ever, parks and gardens offer a calm and green setting to give free rein to our desire to stroll and escape. Here is a small selection of places not to be missed to get some fresh air, enjoy nature and go green in the Landes.

Spend a day discovering the old town of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then climb the famous Dune du Pilat, the jewel in the crown of the Arcachon Basin.

The Landes department is home to a multitude of historical and cultural monuments. Recognised for their exceptional universal value, four of them are included on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Pilgrimage Route to Santiago de Compostela. Discover them!

The Landes is THE surfing destination in France! So, why not try surfing during your stay at the 5-star Camping le Vieux Port in Messanges? Anyone can try surfing during the holidays, all you need is the desire, a few lessons and a little practice. And when your campsite is located just a few metres from the best spot to learn to surf in Les Landes, it becomes a piece of cake!

Whether you are a beginner, an amateur or a seasoned surfer, you will have no trouble finding the wave that will lead you to happiness during your holidays at the campsite ***** Le Vieux Port in Messanges!

The Basque Country is full of rivers and torrents where you can experience white water sports for the first time as a family, especially rafting. In the heart of the Basque mountains, 80 km from our 5-star campsite Le Vieux Port, Bidarray is recognised as a Mecca for rafting in New Aquitaine. The gorges of the Nive valley offer one of the most beautiful water sports courses in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Discover it.

Discover the traditional way of life of a society of shepherd-farmers in the Landes de Gascogne at the end of the 19th century. A visit to be made with the family to escape and go back in time!