Family Holidays in Azur – Things to Do Around Villa Mayumba
Located in Azur, in the heart of the Landes, Villa Mayumba is the perfect base for a family holiday between lakes, ocean, nature and local traditions. Just a few minutes away: supervised beaches, safe cycling trails, welcoming restaurants and traditional Landes festivities.
Things to Do in the Landes as a Family Around Azur
From Villa Mayumba, the very best the Landes has to offer is just minutes away. Supervised Atlantic beaches, peaceful lakes perfect for little ones, safe cycling trails starting right from the villa, water sports, tree-top adventures, pine forest walks, local markets and lively sardine festivals… Days fill up naturally, at everyone’s own pace.
Whether you are seeking fresh air, thrills or simply the gentle art of Landes living as a family, you will find everything you need here to build a rich and varied holiday without ever having to look far.
The Must-Visit Beaches of the Landes Around Azur
Moliets-et-Maa
About 10 km from Azur, Moliets strikes the perfect balance between nature and summer entertainment. The main beach is supervised during the season, making it ideal for families, while surfers enjoy its well-known waves. The surrounding dunes and pine forest create a typically Landes backdrop, perfect for a stroll after a swim.
Messanges
Wilder and more unspoilt, Messanges beach seduces with its natural feel and wide open spaces. Less developed than its neighbours, it offers a calmer atmosphere perfect for families seeking tranquillity and authenticity. The sunsets here are particularly spectacular.
Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains
Located about 11 km away, Vieux-Boucau is a firm favourite with families. In addition to the ocean beach, a secured tidal lake offers gentler swimming for children. The atmosphere is lively and convivial, with markets, entertainment and shops all within walking distance.
Soustons Plage
About 14 km from Azur, Soustons Plage is ideal for a family holiday. The ocean beach is supervised during the season and offers generous stretches of sand for settling in comfortably. Just nearby, the Port d’Albret tidal lake provides calmer and safer swimming for children. Cycling trails, playgrounds and summer entertainment make it an excellent balance between nature and practicality.
Seignosse - Le Penon
About 20 km away, Le Penon beach in Seignosse offers a vast natural space framed by sand dunes. Popular with both surfers and families, it features a well-maintained access path and lifeguard posts during the season. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentically Landes.
Hossegor
Internationally renowned for its powerful waves, Hossegor is a legendary spot on the European surf scene. Its main beach draws a dynamic and sporty crowd. As the day draws to a close, the atmosphere becomes livelier and more sophisticated perfect for rounding off the day with a drink overlooking the ocean.
Outdoor & Sports Activities in the Landes
Between the Atlantic Ocean, vast lakes and pine forests, the Landes are a true open-air playground. Whether you enjoy thrilling adventures or gentle family activities, the region offers a wide variety of sports accessible to all ages. Surfing, paddleboarding, cycling on safe trails, golf, nature walks… everyone can enjoy at their own pace in an unspoilt environment. From Azur, everything is within easy reach for active, well-balanced holidays.
Water Sports in the Landes
Surfing
The Landes coastline is one of the most renowned surf destinations in Europe. Beaches such as Hossegor, Seignosse and Moliets-et-Maa welcome beginners and experienced surfers alike. During the season, many schools offer lessons tailored to children and families, with qualified instructors and secured areas.
🎁 Micha Surf School offers you a 10% discount on all its services.
Paddleboarding
Canoeing
The Landes rivers and waterways offer wonderful nature paddles. The Courant d’Huchet is a unique experience through marshland, forest and wildlife. Guided or self-guided trips are available depending on the age of participants
Nature & Outdoor Activities in the Landes
Cycling & Cycling Trails
The Landes is home to one of the most extensive cycling networks in France, with hundreds of kilometres of safe trails connecting villages, beaches and lakes. The famous La Vélodyssée route passes through the area, allowing you to ride alongside the ocean or venture deep into the Landes pine forest
🎁 Freelandes à Soustons Beach offers you a 10% discount on all its services.
Pine Forest Walks
Tree-Top Adventure at Moliets
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides in Azur
In Azur, horse-drawn carriage rides offer a gentle and original way to discover the Landes countryside. A wonderfully convivial activity, perfect for children, to explore the surroundings in a truly unique way.
🎁 Stéphanie offers you a fully privatised horse-drawn carriage ride, perfect for enjoying an exclusive moment in the heart of the Landes forest, with a discovery of the history of the Landes and its forest (minimum 8 people).
Discovering the Courant d'Huchet
Listed as a nature reserve, the Courant d’Huchet connects Lac de Léon to the ocean. Accompanied by traditional boatmen, you glide through an unspoilt environment of marshland, forest and dunes. An immersive and soothing experience, suitable for the whole family.
🎁 Les Bateliers offers you a VIP experience: a private boat and guide for 1 to 4 people + delayed departure to enjoy a peaceful boarding. Special rates: €140 for the short ride and €175 for the long ride (valid in July and August).
Yoga Classes & Massages
In Messanges, Laetitia invites you to discover beach yoga and Thai & Polynesian massages in the heart of nature. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, she welcomes you with kindness and good humour for a true well-being break in the Landes. Group or private classes, at home or outdoors there is something for everyone!
🎁 Villa Mayumba guests enjoy a 10% discount on all her services.
Golf in the Landes
The Landes Lakes for Families: Swimming & Water Activities
The Landes lakes offer an ideal alternative to the ocean for families looking for calmer waters. Surrounded by pine forest and often equipped with playgrounds and supervised beaches in season, they combine relaxation, water activities and scenic walks in equal measure.
Le Lac d'Azur
Lac d’Azur is a true haven of peace just minutes from the villa. Fresh water swimming, shallow areas perfect for young children, picnic spots and lakeside walks make it a firm favourite with families. Paddleboarding and canoeing can also be enjoyed here in complete tranquillity.
Le Lac de Soustons
Lac de Soustons is larger and buzzing with activity during the season. A water sports centre offers pedalos, paddleboards, kayaks and a range of aquatic activities. Cycling trails and marked footpaths allow you to circle the lake safely. A lively destination that perfectly blends leisure and nature.
Le Lac de Vieux Boucau
The tidal lake of Vieux-Boucau is particularly well-suited to families with young children. Sheltered from the waves, it offers safe and shallow swimming. Nearby shops and summer entertainment create a convivial and lively atmosphere.
Le Lac de Léon
Lac de Léon captivates with its wilder, more natural surroundings. It is the starting point of the Courant d’Huchet and also offers canoeing, paddleboarding and swimming in a more unspoilt setting.
Le Lac d'Hossegor
The tidal lake of Hossegor exudes a sophisticated and vibrant atmosphere. Perfect for paddleboarding or lakeside walks, it also offers a wonderful selection of waterfront restaurants and terraces — an ideal setting for combining activity and relaxation.
Restaurants in the Landes for Families
Le lac d’Azur - Paillote gourmande
Les Cabanes à Huitres
Located on the shores of the Hossegor tidal lake, the Oyster Cabins offer an authentic and typically Landes experience. Fresh oysters, seafood and local produce are enjoyed in a simple and convivial atmosphere. A wonderful outing to discover the flavours of the region while soaking up the natural beauty of the lake.
Set on the shores of Lac de Soustons, L’Auberge de la Pointe captivates with its natural and soothing setting. Its waterfront terrace offers the perfect atmosphere for a family lunch or a sunset dinner. The menu celebrates fresh produce and local flavours in a relaxed and convivial ambiance.
Le Grill du Lac
Facing the lake, Le Grill du Lac serves generous cuisine in a pleasant and family-friendly setting. Grilled meats, traditional dishes and a sun-drenched terrace make it a straightforward and satisfying choice after a day at the beach or lake. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming for all.
La part des Anges
In the heart of Soustons, on the Place du Commerce, La Part des Anges is an intimate and sincere address that focuses on what truly matters: entirely homemade dishes, bistronomic cuisine where generosity and authenticity meet genuine gastronomic ambition. With only 20 covers, the service is attentive and the experience truly personal. A beautiful table to discover, far from the summer crowds. Booking is strongly recommended.
Chez Albertine
Also on the Place du Commerce in Soustons, Chez Albertine is a warm and colourful address that has already won the hearts of the whole region. Refined French seasonal cuisine, carefully selected local produce, joyful décor and impeccable service — you feel at home from the very first moment. A children’s menu is available and the dining room is pushchair-friendly, making it an excellent choice for families. The signature Albertine cocktail is an absolute summer must.
La Petite Table
On the port of Capbreton, about twenty minutes from the villa, La Petite Table is a must-visit address for lovers of fine cuisine. Chef David Boulouys, formerly of the greatest Michelin-starred tables Bernard Loiseau, Alain Passard and Alain Ducasse offers an indulgent and unpretentious bistronomic cuisine, combining gastronomic finesse with the warmth of a great bistrot. Fresh seasonal produce, short supply chains, local Capbreton fishermen, market gardeners and Landes farmers… Every plate tells a story of the terroir with generosity and creativity. A beautiful gastronomic escape to weave into your stay. Booking is strongly recommended during the season.
Landes Festivals & Summer Sardine Nights
Landes Festivals 2026
Every summer, the Landes come alive to the rhythm of férias. From the bullrings to the festive streets, find below all the dates of the main Landes festivals of the season so you don’t miss a single moment of this vibrant tradition that beats at the very heart of the South-West.
- 6 to 14 July : Les fêtes de Pampelune
- 15 to 18 July : Les fêtes de Bayonne
- 22 to 26 July : Les fêtes de la Madeleine de Mont-de-Marsan
- 30 July to 2 August : Les fêtes de Tyrosse
- Date to be confirmed : Les fêtes de Soustons
- 12 to 16 August : Les ferias de Dax
Summer Sardine Nights 2026
Every summer, the villages of Messanges and Azur gather around one of the most simple and festive of rituals: the sardinade. Sardines grilled over open embers, long tables that stretch into the evening, glasses raised and in the background, the sound of the bandas setting the tempo for a night that no one wants to end. Because without music, there is no true Landes celebration. The brass bands ignite the atmosphere, the rhythms sweep along even the most reluctant, and the night takes on a very particular colour — the colour of South-West villages at their most generous and welcoming best. Find below the upcoming sardinade dates and come and enjoy these wonderfully convivial evenings, just as they should be: generous, festive and gloriously unpretentious.
- Date to be confirmed : Sardinades de Messanges
- Date to be confirmed : Sardinades d'Azur
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