The beaches
Access and supervision of nearby beaches
Three beach accesses and one for personnes with reduced mobility allow you to go and see the ocean whilst respecting the dune and its vegetation. The first aid post is located at the top of the south beach. In summer, the beach is supervised in several places. Beware, the ocean is dangerous at any time of year, even for the best swimmers, due to the powerful currents and sand bank’s.
Documentation by the local council is available at the first aid posts at the beach and also for the lake in Maubuisson so that you are informed and bathe while respecting the safety instructions
- Surveillance periods :
WE ferries in May / June 12.00 to 18.30
- Early July to late August 11am to 7pm
Opening of a second bathing area during the high season
Also discover at Carcans Plage
Bordeaux and it’s surrounding’s
Discover Bordeaux, its quays and its beautiful architecture, and continue in the Médoc on the Wine Route.
DiscoverThe South Médoc and the Bassin d’Arcachon
Continue your route to the south and discover the surroundings of the Arcachon basin, the adorable villages of Ferret, the admirable Villas Arcachonnaises, the small seafood restaurants…
DiscoverLe Nord Médoc
In Hourtin, the atmosphere is calm and family-friendly, conducive to the leisure of the little ones. The children’s island is a small paradise of wooden and outdoor games for the youngest!
DiscoverLocal market’s
Many markets invite you to stroll around Carcans and its surroundings. Gourmet markets, night markets, craft markets… the choice is wide!
DiscoverCycling and walking
Several departures from cycle paths allow you to reach Maubuisson, Carcans Ville, the Bombannes area, Hourtin Page, Lacanau Océan, or even the Cousseau pond nature reserve.
DiscoverThe lake : Maubuisson and Bombannes
Maubuisson and Bombannes, 4 km from the Village and 20 minutes from the ocean bike chalets via the cycle path
DiscoverBeach Access and surveillance
Three beach accesses and one PRM access allow you to see the ocean while respecting the dune and its vegetation. The aid station is located at the top of the south beach.
DiscoverCarcans Plage
Carcans Plage is a simple little village 1 hour from Bordeaux where lovers of the ocean and the forest come to relax.
DiscoverThe surroundings
10 km to the south, accessible by car and bike, Lacanau Océan and its seafront with a view of the ocean await you!
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