Carcans Towns and Villages in Carcans

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Province : Médoc and Haut Médoc

  • English
    • Carcans is a commune in the Gironde, located on the Aquitaine coast, which offers an exceptional living environment between ocean and forest.


      Relaxation and activities

      The town of Carcans is renowned for its diversity of landscapes. There you will find:

      • Vast beaches of fine sand : they are perfect for swimming, water sports and disconnecting.
      • A huge pine forest for walks, mountain biking and picnics.
      • Lake Hourtin-Carcans : it is the largest natural freshwater lake in France. It is ideal for sailing, kayaking or even fishing.


      You never get bored in Carcans!


      A preserved heritage

      The municipality is committed to preserving its natural environment . Many initiatives are in place to protect flora and fauna and raise awareness among the general public about the importance of respecting nature.


      A pleasant place to live

      Between activities at sea, leisure activities at the lake and entertainment all year round, Carcans is a town where life is good, whatever the season. With family or friends, the smile is essential during your stay in Gironde.

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Traveller Reviews Carcans

4.4 sur 5 1211 reviews

  • Laurina SIAO

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Laurina SIAO on 13/05/2024

    Super 👍

  • Val Rowell

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Val Rowell on 11/10/2022

    The town has bars, restaurants and interesting shops, there are also sandy beaches and lots of fun activities. Its a very pretty area. We cycled along the cycle tracks around the lake, which are very well maintained.

  • Nick Chalkley

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nick Chalkley on 16/09/2022

    Very nice peaceful place

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Carcans

Address

125 Av. de Maubuisson,
33121 Carcans

Contacts

Phone : 05 56 03 21 01

GPS coordinates

45° 4'12.24"N, 1° 8'33.5"W

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