Region: Aquitaine Department: (40) Landes Locality: Cote d'Argent
The town with its two lakes is very popular with sailing enthusiasts. The available hire of sailing craft ranges from wind surfing boards, sailing dinghies, 420's and catamarans, with lessons available for groups, schools or individuals all year around. The local Nautical clubs also cater for canoeing & kayaking and rowing of all types. In the Summer for the children and adults alike Pedalos are available on both lakes and the lake Port d'Albret has electric boats.
As a by the way, the ex President Mitterrand of France, owned a house in Soustons which he and his family frequently visited for holidays, a statue of this famous statesman and his dog stands outside the Office de Tourism.
The other area is Soustons Plage on the large natural sea fed, salt water lake (with its own beaches & Island) known as the "Lac Marin de Port d'Albret", with an overall area of 51 hectares (311 acres or 5 square miles).
For this area of Soustons, combine your research with Vieux Boucau.
Enjoy your visit!
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