Seignosse has two centers,
Seignosse Bourg (town centre, which is 4-5 kms away from the beach) and
Seignosse Plage (the beach). The Village of Seignosse is typical of the old
Landes coastal villages, picturesque, quaint and with the village church,
the mairie (picture below left), a few bars, 2 hotels and small lanes with
scattered typical Landes colombage farmhouse
architecture, and on the outskirts of this, some developments of new
houses. Nothing different then you may ask? and the answer would be yes. Two
very large Lakes exist just to the North of the Village which makes all the
difference, the "Etang Noir" (Black pond or lake) and the very much larger "Etang
Blanc" (White lake, why the names? don't ask, I haven't established or
received a sensible answer yet), all surrounded with the Landes natural pine
forests (very tranquil, calm & relaxing). Hidden down the lanes surrounding
the lakes and nestling in the pine trees, are a few very isolated Landes
style Restaurants with views over the lakes.
Between the Etang Noir & the Village is a large Sports Centre with several
activities (Pelote Basque, 6 Tennis Courts & arranged Cycling Tours, some
short, some long, around the area (this area of the Landes has especially
concerned itself with the cyclist. Adjacent to all main roads from Capbreton
to Moliets, they have constructed independent cycle roads for the safety of
all)) and between the lakes is an Equestrian Centre (Pony Club, which
arranges regular promenades into the Forest for the avid Horseman (or woman)
on Horse back).
Seignosse Plage is a vast area of apartments (picture below right) with the
centre at Penon Plage, where you will find Bars, Restaurants, a cinema
(showing films in French, of course) a disco and the brand new Water Park.
All kept in impeccable trim, with what must be an army of gardeners (it
reminds me and has the appearance of a large Alpine ski resort, with the
snow replaced with very fine white sand). The coast line has immense beaches
(deep & long) & enormous sand dunes, enough space for all.
Between the village and plage is the most immaculate Golf Course ever
imagined or constructed with lakes & ponds creating hazards for the most
discerning golfer, with the most beautiful modern Landes style houses
nestling between the pine trees and the fairways of the
Golf Course.
3 kms South are the towns of Hossegor & Capbreton (with more Beaches,
Casinos, and another 18 hole Golf Course and Marinas etc.)
Enjoy your visit!
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