Villas in Lacanau
Lacanau-Océan suits surfers and beach families, with a surf contest every August and a cycle path running south towards Cap Ferret. The sea is a surf beach rather than calm water, and winters on this coast are mild but wet.
- Villas
- 108
- From, per week
- £264
About Lacanau
Lacanau-Océan is the Atlantic resort of the Lacanau commune, 13 km from Lacanau-Ville by the D6 and developed from the early twentieth century. Surfing is its identity: the Lacanau Surf Club dates from 1968 and is described as the oldest in Europe, and the Lacanau Pro has been held every August since 1979. More than half the commune is forest, and the homes cluster close around the resort, so most are a short ride from the sand. About half have a private pool, and most are houses and flats for around four. Winter storms in 2013 and 2014 collapsed the sea wall and the wooden beach stairs, which were later rebuilt with rock reinforcement.
Is Lacanau right for you?
- Best for
- Surfers, cyclists and families who want an Atlantic beach
- Not for you if
- You want flat water for small children, because this is a surf beach with a contest every August.
Near Lacanau
Carcans
A neighbouring commune 12 km away, grouped with Lacanau and Hourtin in the Médoc Lakes community of communes.
Bordeaux
The city is 42 km south-east of Lacanau, so a day of museums and shopping is straightforward by road.
Lacanau lake
A large lake of over 1,000 hectares bordering the commune, away from the ocean surf.
Cap Ferret
The far end of the cemented coastal cycle path that starts at Lacanau-Océan.
Dune of Pilat
A 107 m dune at the southern entrance to the Arcachon basin, well south of Lacanau, so plan a full day.
Getting to Lacanau
Bordeaux-Mérignac is the airport for UK visitors, with year-round flights from London Gatwick and Luton, Bristol and Manchester. Bordeaux is 42 km south-east of the commune, and the resort is a further 13 km from Lacanau-Ville along the D6. You will want a car.
When to go to Lacanau
August is the busy month, with the Lacanau Pro surf contest on the beach every year since 1979. The climate is oceanic: winters are mild, and rain is heaviest in autumn and winter. Storms in the winter of 2013 and 2014 brought down the resort's sea wall and beach stairs, so a winter visit means a rough sea and wind off the Atlantic rather than sunbathing.
Villas in Lacanau
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Climatisée Golf Loisirs
Lacanau, Gironde, France
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+9 more
from£120
per night
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Les Océanides
Lacanau, Gironde, France
2
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MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+6 more
from£38
per night
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1-Bedroom Home, Lacanau
Lacanau, Gironde, France
4
1
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+5 more
from£74
per night
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Les Maisons de l'Océan
Lacanau, Gironde, France
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
from£82
per night
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Lacanau villa holidays: questions answered
Is Lacanau good for surfing?
Yes. Lacanau-Océan has held the Lacanau Pro competition every August since 1979, and its surf club, founded in 1968, is described as the oldest in Europe. It is an Atlantic beach, so expect waves rather than flat water.
Can you cycle from Lacanau to Cap Ferret?
There is a cemented coastal cycle path, the piste cimentée du Littoral, that runs from Lacanau-Océan to Cap Ferret. A forest track, number 206, also crosses the state forest, so both beach-side and forest riding are possible.
How far is Lacanau from Bordeaux?
Lacanau is 42 km north-west of Bordeaux. Lacanau-Océan lies a further 13 km from Lacanau-Ville along the D6 road. Bordeaux-Mérignac airport has year-round flights from Gatwick, Luton, Bristol and Manchester.
Is Lacanau-Océan the same place as the Lacanau lake?
No. Lacanau-Océan is the beach resort on the Atlantic coast, while the Lacanau lake is a separate large lake of over 1,000 hectares bordering the commune. Choose the resort for surf and the lake for calmer water.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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