Looking for a nature escape during your vacation at our campsite in Vieille-Saint-Girons, Les Landes? Discover three must-visit picnic spots to enjoy the great outdoors, nestled between lakes, oceans, and forests.
1. Lake Léon: Nature, Fresh Air, and Relaxation
Lake Léon is a tranquil place where nature reigns supreme. Lined with pine trees, it offers a calm and shaded setting, perfect for an outdoor break. The designated picnic areas, with their shaded wooden tables, are located right next to the beach and walking trails.
On-site, several snack bars allow you to supplement your lunch or offer a sweet dessert to the children after the meal.
Want to Extend your Day?
Supervised swimming, boat trips on the Courant d’Huchet, educational trails, or water activities like paddleboarding or pedal boating await you. A comprehensive spot, accessible and respectful of its protected environment.
Our Take on the Lake for Picnics:
Lake Léon is a real favorite for family picnics. The facilities are well-designed, shade is plentiful, and the natural environment is very beautiful.
Bonus: you can extend the experience without moving, with swimming and walking. A simple, natural, and effective spot.
4.3 km from our campsite – a 10-minute drive
2. Messanges Beach: Between Ocean and Landes Forest
Fancy a picnic with a sea view? Head to Messanges Beach! From the natural terrace atop the dune, enjoy a meal facing the Atlantic, lulled by the sound of the waves. Settle onto a viewpoint to admire the panorama or grab a cold drink directly on-site. The sea air whets the appetite and invites you to disconnect.
For more tranquility, the picnic areas are located below, between the dune and the forest. The atmosphere there is more intimate, shaded, and sheltered from the wind. As a bonus, you can park your car or van very close by, ideal for those who like to keep a bit of comfort.
Want to Extend your Day?
After the picnic, dive into the waves for a swim or a surf session. And most importantly, don’t leave without watching the sunset!
Our Take on the Beach for Picnics:
Messanges Beach is perfect for a picnic with a view. We love the freedom to choose between an ocean view or a forest spot. Access is convenient, and the setting is natural and wild.
17 km from our campsite – a 20-minute drive
3. Pointe des Vergnes in Soustons: Calm and Protected Nature
Nestled between a peaceful lake and the Landes forest, the Pointe des Vergnes in Soustons is a little corner of paradise for picnicking. At the entrance, several wooden tables are available in the shade of the trees. Or opt for a bench facing the water, in the heart of a park where squirrels are often the first to greet visitors.
The view of the lake is magnificent, classified as a Natural Site since 1968 and integrated into the Natura 2000 zone. This protected, calm, and serene area encourages respect for the environment. Indeed, swimming is not allowed, to preserve a rare aquatic plant… and your feet!
Want to Extend your Day?
Explore the trails around the lake, enjoy a moment of reading on a bench, or observe the birds along the water. The spot is ideal for a slow afternoon, in the heart of nature.
Our Take on the Lake for Picnics:
A peaceful place, perfect for disconnecting without going far. People come here for the calm, the beauty of the landscape, and the feeling of being ‘elsewhere’. A favorite for the soothing and preserved forest-lake atmosphere.
26 km from our campsite – a 35-minute drive
Want to extend the nature experience after your picnic? Choose our campsite with a pool in Les Landes and enjoy comfort without giving up adventure.