Staying at Les Chênes de Léon in the Village Sous les Pins means enjoying an ideal location for exploring some of the most beautiful beaches on the Landes coast. Just a few minutes’ drive away, you’ll find several beaches with very different atmospheres: lively seaside resorts, long, unspoiled beaches, renowned surf spots, and preserved natural areas.

Whether you’re looking for a family outing, a surfing lesson, or a quieter spot to enjoy the ocean, you’re sure to find the beach that’s right for you.

Moliets Beach: Perfect for Families and Surfing

Just 10 minutes from Les Chênes de Léon in the Village Sous les Pins, Moliets Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area. With lifeguards on duty during the season, it attracts visitors with its vast stretch of fine sand, shops, restaurants, and friendly atmosphere.

Several schools offer surfing lessons for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced surfers.

La Lette Blanche Beach: Nature at Its Best

About ten minutes from the village, Lette Blanche Beach is one of the most unspoiled beaches in the Landes region.

There’s no boardwalk or high-rises here—just the dunes, the pine forest, and the ocean. This beach will appeal to lovers of the great outdoors, hikers, and surfers looking for waves in an unspoiled setting.

Messanges Beach: The Perfect Compromise

Located about 20 minutes from the vacation village, Messanges Beach offers a great balance between nature and entertainment.

Its large beach of fine sand is ideal for families, yet it remains very popular with surfers. The waves are often consistent, and surf schools help people of all ages discover the ocean.

Vieux-Boucau Beach: Fun All Day Long

About 25 minutes from your accommodations, Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains is a seaside resort that is very popular with vacationers.

Its central beach, which is patrolled in the summer, is bustling all day long. You can alternate between swimming, surfing, strolling through downtown, visiting markets, enjoying ice cream, and dining out.

Surfers particularly enjoy the resort’s various spots, which offer a range of conditions depending on the swell and the tides. It’s also a great destination for a full day out with the family.

Saint-Girons Beach: The Spirit of the Landes

About 15 minutes from Léon, Saint-Girons-Plage retains an authentic atmosphere that gives the Landes coast its charm.

Very popular with surfers, it offers long waves along a coastline that remains largely unspoiled. The atmosphere here is calmer than in the major beach resorts, while still providing all the essential services during the summer.

Several surf schools there offer lessons and camps for all ages, making Saint-Girons an ideal destination for experiencing the thrill of surfing.

Which beach should you choose for your vacation?

Each beach has its own character:

• Moliets: perfect for families, surfing, and entertainment.

• La Lette Blanche: wild, natural, and peaceful.

• Messanges: a perfect balance between nature and activities.

• Vieux-Boucau: lively, family-friendly, and bustling with shops.

• Saint-Girons: authentic, lively, and well-preserved.

All of them are easily accessible from the Village Sous les Pins, allowing you to discover a new aspect of the Landes coastline every day.

A vacation combining the ocean, nature, and surfing

Thanks to its prime location, Les Chênes de Léon in the Village Sous les Pins is an ideal starting point for exploring the most beautiful beaches in the Landes. Whether you want to relax on the sand, take your first surfing lesson, or set out to explore the vast wilderness, you’ll find a beach to suit every desire, just a few minutes from your vacation home.