Activities at the lake
Water based activities available on Lake Biscarrosse include canoeing, stand-up paddling and pedal boat hire. You can swim and relax at the lake beaches at Parentis and Biscarrosse.
There are plenty of walking and hiking trails in this area, often by one of the lakes or in the forest. And the terrain here is fairly flat so ideal for cycling. From Parentis to Gastes, a town on the south side of the lake, is 8.5km. For a longer ride, continue on to Sainte-Eulalie-en-Born (another 8.5km) or even to Mimizan and its beach beyond (37km altogether).
The lake is also known for aviation, and there is the possibility of riding in a sea plane, light aircraft or helicopter from the airfield between Parentis and Biscarrosse. In Biscarrosse, you can learn about this area’s significance to the history of hydro-aviation in the dedicated museum.