10 Ways to Save Money in Hossegor

Hossegor's seafront boardwalk runs between Plage Centrale and Plage Sud, offering excellent views of the ocean and the Pyrenees mountain range along the way. You can park in the public carpark in the north, on Avenue des Hippocampes, or in the south, on Avenue des Syngnathes. 

The raised footpath spans 1 km, with several benches and a footbridge where you can watch the sunset at the end of the day. You'll pass several houses with Basco-Landais architectural styles, such as corbelled balconies and red wooden shutters

Hossegor Lake has a beautiful landscape of clear saltwater, sandy banks, and beautiful Landes villas between pine trees. It's between the coast and city centre of Hossegor, with a canal connected to the Atlantic Ocean. 

The lake fills and empties with the tides, giving it a different appearance depending on the time. Its scenic setting makes it popular for romantic walks along the edge of the water. The lake often attracts cormorants, seagulls and gray herons. Hossegor Lake is the only oyster farming area in Landes – you'll find many small wooden cabins selling fresh oysters. 

Le Barthes is a wildlife park covering 50 ha of protected wetlands in Hossegor. Not only does it provide a natural habitat for wild birds and insects, but it's also great for nature enthusiasts looking to enjoy some time away from the city and beaches. 

A 3.7-km-long boardwalk leads to the marsh observatories, which have information boards describing the different species of birds you might see, such as water hens, little egrets, common buzzards and gray herons. You can also see many cows and horses wandering the pastures of Le Barthes.

Hossegor Market is a great place to shop for local specialties and fresh produce in the coastal town. Regulars and vacationers frequent the well-stocked stalls of this lively market, where they can find a variety of fruits and vegetables, fish and dairy products, as well as international specialties. 

The center of Hossegor Market is dedicated to dining, with plenty of food stalls surrounding an open-air patio. Must-buys include Vin de Sable (sand wine) from Landais, ham from Bayonne, and Espelette peppers. 

Golf Pass Landes offers excellent deals on several golf courses in the French department, including Hossegor. There are 3 types of passes available, with the most basic giving you access to 2 golf courses of your choice. 

Seasoned golfers often opt for Golf Pass XXLandes, which allows them to visit golf courses in Hossegor, Moliets, Seignosse or Mont de Marsan, and Soustons-Pinseolle. Food of day or golf buggy is included in the pass. 

Course landaise is a traditional Landes bullfighting event that replaces bulls with cows. In Hossegor, this event is held on Tuesdays during the summer, usually in Avenue des Écoles. It involves no bloodshed, making it suitable for families with kids. 

Course landaise has been around since the 15th century, mostly taking place in southwestern France. The event has 2 sessions, the first of which involves coursayres (bullfighters) dodging the charging cow by elegantly moving aside or jumping, followed with arena games that the audience can join. 

Sporting Casino d'Hossegor welcomes locals with its extensive facilities, especially those interested in Basque pelota. It has an outdoor court with 900 seats, where you can catch this physically demanding sport in action. 

Tournaments usually take place at Sporting Casino d'Hossegor on Monday evenings in summer. You can check for the exact dates at the tourist office in Hossegor city centre if you want to attend the event. 

The Easter weekend clearance sale takes place at Parc d'activités Pedebert in Hossegor's city centre. Great for surfers who forgot to pack their gear, factory outlets and local vendors in the area offer discounts of up to 70% on very reputable brands. 

These bargains draw in huge crowds, so it's a good idea to get there early and wear comfortable shoes. If you're not into surfing, Parc d'activités Pedebert has many excellent restaurants, boutiques and delicatessens. 

Chapelle de la Plage, or Surf Church Hossegor, welcomes Christian surfers from around the world with its beachfront location and calm ambience.  

The Protestant church is just a short walk of Plage Centrale, behind a row of Basque-Lande villas. It also hosts temporary exhibitions, though it's busiest on Sunday evenings, with surfboarders, skateboarders, musicians coming together for worship. Services are held in French and English.