The Cœur du Bassin d'Arcachon Tourist Office - BIT Lanton A preserved space in Gironde

Tourist Office Heart of the Arcachon Basin, the green commune of Lanton

Located between the Cap Ferret peninsula and Arcachon, north of its neighbor Audenge, Lanton is made up of 4 small towns named Blagon, Cassy, Taussat-Les-Bains and Lanton. Surrounded by greenery thanks to the Certes and Graveyron estates, the town can be discovered on foot along the coastal path and through the forest. Escape to a town where life is gentle and pleasant, you will be enchanted.

Lanton, a town with many activities in the heart of the Arcachon Basin

There are a variety of stays in Lanton, which can be visited by bike or on foot according to your wishes. The Vélodyssée, the longest European cycle route at 1,300 km, allows you to discover the region's gems by pedaling on adapted trails. The beaches offer numerous activities such as paddleboarding or sea kayaking, while the town is full of tourist sites. Admire the Raymond Mirande stained glass windows at the Toussat chapel, discover the traditions and customs of the Arcachon Bay or explore the 12th-century church of Notre Dame de Lanton, one of the oldest in the bay. Guided tours are organized as well as events each summer, and exhibitions in the arts cabin. Classical music concerts, operas, literary walks or cultural cafés punctuate the season for lively evenings. Younger visitors can sign up for the little sea train, an excursion punctuated by stops to taste salty plants and observe the inhabitants of nature. Come to Lanton, it's a wonderful escape.

Lanton in the Heart of the Arcachon Basin, a preserved area in Gironde

Lanton, Audenge, Mios, Biganos and Marcheprime, these are the 5 towns that make up the maritime facade of the Landes de Gascogne Natural Park, the heart of the Arcachon Basin. The 6 ports of the towns are linked by the coastal path, a circuit with varied landscapes between beaches, dunes and forests. The unique fauna and flora that evolve in this protected area are diverse, offering colorful panoramas and unusual encounters during a hike. Halfway between the Cap Ferret Peninsula and Arcachon, discover and participate in sustainable and responsible ecotourism, a tribute to nature that invites you to an authentic site. The Sablière de Lanton pond will delight fishermen, and the swimming pool that of swimmers. Those interested can take a guided tour of Taussat-Les-Bains, a former seaside resort now known as "Les belles de Taussat" in reference to its many villas. Dive into the heart of the Arcachon Bay; it's the perfect destination.