Camping Vielle-Saint-Girons

Campsite rentals in Vielle-Saint-Girons 

Every year, countless holidaymakers head for the Landes for a camping adventure in the great outdoors, by the ocean or lake. Here, you can relax and unwind amid the pine forests, enjoy a swim in freshwater or in the Atlantic, and join in an array of activities surrounded by the lovely local scenery. 

Is that the kind of holiday that appeals to you? Then you’ll absolutely love a camping holiday in Vielle-Saint-Girons! Because this village in the south of the Landes offers all that and more. In addition, you’ll be immersed in the culture, lifestyle and traditions that give the Landes its unique charm. 

So, have we convinced you? Read on to find out where to go camping in Vielle-Saint-Girons. 

Mobile home rental in Vielle-Saint-Girons 

Expect the highest level of comfort for your camping holiday in Vielle-Saint-Girons! With Yelloh! Village, make the most of a fully equipped mobile home rental in the Landes. From the and cottages to the furnished tents, campers of every age will be thrilled! Spend your holiday in Vielle-Saint-Girons in accommodation that blends perfectly into the tree-lined landscape of this 4 star campsite on the Atlantic coast. 

For a truly authentic camping experience, look no further than the spacious camping pitches. They can come with or without private sanitary facilities. After waking up to the sound of birdsong, throw open the door of your camper van or caravan or step out of your tent and admire your morning view of the majestic pine trees. 

Opt for a 4-star campsite in the Landes at Vielle-Saint-Girons and you’ll also benefit from the many services and shops on site. You’ll find a restaurant, grocery shop, snack bar, equipment hire… and, of course, the reception and the campsite team who’ll always be ready to help throughout your stay. A getaway at a Yelloh! Village holiday village also means a campsite complete with water park. After fun at the ocean or lake, end your day in style in one of the holiday village pools. With a heated, covered swimming pool, paddling pool, landscaped solarium terrace, and more, it’ll be a hit with campers big and small. There’s also plenty of fun to be had out of the water, with the multisports ground, ping-pong tables, pétanque pitches and playgrounds. 

And you can enjoy all these benefits just a few hundred metres from Saint-Girons beach, so you can walk or cycle to the ocean! 

Did you know? 

While researching your holiday or once you arrive, you may hear talk of a lake. Lake Vielle, perhaps, but most likely Lake Léon. If you get confused, don’t worry! The Etang de Léon, often called Lac de Léon or Lac de Vielle, is one and the same place. It straddles the villages of Léon and Vielle, so everyone uses their own name for it! 

What can you do while camping in Vielle-Saint-Girons? 

When you stay at a Yelloh! Village campsite in Vielle-Saint-Girons, you’ll benefit from a prime location just a few metres from the Atlantic Ocean and a short distance from Lake Léon. Both watery destinations offer a vast choice of aquatic activities, ideal for fun when the temperatures start to climb. 

You’ll also be on holiday halfway between the north of the Landes, where you’ll find the Dune du Pilat, and the Basque Country. From the Spanish border to Arcachon Bay, not forgetting Dax and Mont-de-Marsan, there’s a wealth of destinations to explore. 

Last but not least, the Landes is blessed with breathtaking landscapes, an extraordinary gastronomic terroir and a long history of traditions. Discover Gascony’s true identity on cultural excursions, hikes and bike rides along the Vélodyssée cycle path. Or sample the culinary specialities of the Landes region in one of the many restaurants or as you stroll around the local markets. 

What are the sightseeing attractions in Vielle-Saint-Girons? 

• Saint-Girons beach and its houses built on the dunes 

• The 11th-century stone column marking the Saint-Girons “sauveté” (an area of refuge around a church) 

• The church of Notre-Dame de Saint-Girons 

• Lake Léon, the Courant d’Huchet watercourse and its Pas du Loup dune 

What are the activities on offer in Vielle-Saint-Girons? 

• Enjoy your favourite water sports (surfing, kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, etc.) at Lake Léon or at the beach 

• Set off for a bike ride or a hike 

• Learn to play Basque pelota 

• Go horse riding 

• Embark on a tree-top adventure course 

Where are the most beautiful beaches at Vielle-Saint-Girons? 

• Saint-Girons beach 

• La Lette Blanche beach 

• Huchet 

• Arnaoutchot naturist beach 

• Vielle beach at Lake Léon 

What are the main events nearby? 

• The Lake festival, at the end of July 

• Vielle festival in early May 

• The summertime evening markets and seasonal markets 

• And all the local festivals and fairs: Festaloun at Léon, the Feria de Dax, the summer fêtes in Lit-et-Mixe, even the Fêtes de Bayonne 

What can you see and do in Vielle-Saint-Girons if it’s raining? 

• Visit Landes d’Antan, the Landes Traditions Museum in Lit-et-Mixe 

• Go to the former Saint-Vincent-de-Paul prison camp 

• Discover the PréhistoSite prehistory museum in Brassempouy 

• Visit the ALAT and Helicopter museum in Dax