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

Tourist Office Heart of the Arcachon Basin, the green town 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 domaine de Cadeau and Graveyron, the town can be explored on foot on the coastal path and through the forest. Escape to a town where life is sweet and pleasant, you will be enchanted.

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

Stays are varied in Lanton, which can be visited by bike or on foot depending on your wishes. The Vélodyssée, the longest European cycle route at 1,300 km, allows you to discover the region's gems by pedaling on suitable paths. The beaches offer many activities like paddle boarding or sea kayaking, while the city is full of tourist sites. Admire the Raymond Mirande stained glass windows at the Toussat chapel, discover the traditions and customs of the Arcachon Basin or explore the church of Notre Dame de Lanton dating from the 12th century, one of the oldest in the basin. Guided tours are organized as well as events every summer, and exhibitions in the arts cabin. Classical music concerts, operas, literary walks or cultural cafés punctuate the season for lively evenings. Younger guests can sign up for the little sea train, an excursion punctuated with stops to taste salty plants and observe nature's inhabitants. Come to Lanton, it's a great escape.

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

Lanton, Audenge, Mios, Biganos and Marcheprime, these are the 5 municipalities which make up the maritime facade of the Landes de Gascogne Natural Park, the heart of the Arcachon Basin. THE 6 city ports are connected 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. The curious can go on a guided tour of Taussat-Les-Bains, a former seaside resort today named “Les belles de Taussat” in reference to its numerous villas. Dive into the heart of the Arcachon Basin, this is the right destination.