Lanton is a community in the Gironde section of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
Lanton is a community in the Gironde section of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
1. L’Ile Aux Oiseaux
The symbol of the Basin of Arcachon, it is it: the Island in Birds and his shacks ‘ Tchanquées ‘. It draws its name on the abundance of birds that meet there. Wild, peculiar and serene, in the changeable area (300 hectares with low sea counter 100 only in high tide). the island shelters ancient shacks about fifty from oysters used today for exclusively play aims.
2. The Domaines de Certes-Graveyron
Wander through the Domaines de Certes-Graveyron along one of two different itineraries. Choose between the longer circuit in Certes that covers 14 km and starts at the swimming bay in Lanton, or the one in Graveyron that is 5 km long and leaves from the port at Audenge. Whichever you choose, you’ll be sure to enjoy the magnificent sight of grey herons gracefully taking flight. You will also get to see the swans, egrets, cormorants, black kites and even storks that live in the Domaines.
3. Marin du Bassin d’Arcachon Natural Park
The park of Bassin d’Arcachon covers 435 km2 of the sea with 144 km of a liner. This perimeter reproduces a number of natural and humane environments, including a combination of physical, biological, social and economic components.
4. Plage Lanton
The Beach of Lanton is a leisure site to discover during your holidays when staying near Lanton (Gironde, New-Aquitaine). This site is popular among tourists passing through the region.
5. The Dune of Pilat
Majestic, awesome, spectacular, unusual the famous Dune of Pilat definitely leaves no-one indifferent. This sand formation, situated in Arcachon Bay, in the municipality of La Teste-de-Buch, is the tallest dune in Europe. Its incredible measurements are the stuff of dreams: between 100 and 115 metres tall depending on the year, 2.7 kilometres long and 500 metres wide! But those are not its only assets. Indeed, while it is particularly known for its record height, it is also famed for the exceptional scenery it offers from its peak. Once at the top, after climbing the stairs open to the public from April to All Saints, you can see on one side the huge pine forest, a real ocean of green, and on the other the Atlantic.