Welcome to Carcans, the ideal place to spend your summer holidays between lake and ocean. Between the three poles of Carcans Océan, Maubuisson and Carcans Ville, everyone will find activities and atmospheres to their taste.
Carcans Océan is characterised by its ocean beachfront location which attracts surfers and nature lovers, Maubuisson is characterised by its location on the edge of the largest natural freshwater lake in France which offers a multitude of water sports activities while the dynamic town Carcans Ville is characterised by its varied range of shops and cultural activities.
In the heart of the Médoc Atlantique
Carcans-Maubuisson is set up right in the heart of the Médoc Atlantique Holiday Region and only one hour’s drive from Bordeaux and the Bay of Arcachon.
The area is not more than a stone throw away from the Médoc vineyards’ (one of France’s greatest winegrowing areas) and offers great freshwater lakes, wild nature, pine-tree forests and endless beaches.
to come to Carcans Plage
The beach! The beaches!!!
The sunset is absolutely incredible
If the waves of the Atlantic are too powerful, the lake of Carcans offers great and easy swimming for everyone
Leave your car behind and make your bike your new best friend
It’s a paradise for sports fans: all sorts of watersports, biking, hiking … no time to get bored!
Even in high season, you can find your own beach
Au revoir pollution, hello sea breeze and sweet smell of pine trees
You live barefoot and the sand between our toes makes you happy every day
You can enjoy the sunsets with some of the world’s finest wines
Even in low season it’s summer