Wild Atlantic coast
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Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Department 40
Landes
Pine forest, Atlantic surf and the Gascon way of life.
Main town: Mont-de-Marsan
The Landes is home to Western Europe's largest forest, 106 km of fine sandy beaches, lakes, rivers and villages where summer revolves around the Gascon festivals. The population is growing fast, drawn by the quality of life.
Why here
What makes the Landes special
Vast open nature
One million hectares of pine forest, lakes, wetlands and protected land.
Living culture
Ferias, Landes-style bull running, rugby and Gascon cooking.
Spas & wellbeing
Dax is France's leading spa town, with a long tradition of thermal treatment.
Where to base yourself
Main towns
Mont-de-MarsanDaxHossegorCapbretonBiscarrosse
Way of life
A surf before breakfast, the market at Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse, summer ferias and generous local cooking: the South-West at its most relaxed.
Property market
On the coast: €4,000 to €7,000 per m² in a very competitive market. Inland: €1,800 to €2,800 per m², still affordable.
Who it suits
Surfers, families, remote workers, wellbeing entrepreneurs and anyone who loves the coast.
In partnership with our local builder
Building a home in the Landes?
Our partner works with buyers moving from abroad or from another region: finding a plot of land, remote site supervision, temporary accommodation and French paperwork.
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