Vacations in Parentis
Where is Parentis en Born?
The 7300 inhabitants are lucky enough to enjoy a large lake covering an area of 33.45 Km2. Parentis en Born, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Landes forest, is a small village of 7 thousand inhabitants, renowned for its large lake, its friendly atmosphere and its campsites. It’s ideal for enjoying outdoor activities during your vacation in the Landes.
Tourist activities in Parentis en Born
If you’re looking for ideas for visits in the Landes region, don’t hesitate to ask the reception of your Biscarrosse Parentis en Born campsite with swimming pool. We’ll help you plan your water sports at the beach or on Lac de Biscarrosse. We’ll be happy to recommend some of the characterful towns to visit in the Pays de Born: Biscarrosse, Sanguinet, Gastes, Saint-Eulalie-en-Born, Aureilhan, Ychoux…
Take the time to visit the Roland Portalier bullring and Saint-Pierre church in Parentis-en-Born, a commune on the Camino de Compostela. If you like hiking, take to the trails through the Landes de Gascogne forest. Parentis also boasts a number of fine restaurants where you can enjoy local produce (Chez Flo, Le Cousseau).
Must-sees around Parentis en Born (40160)
- Le Lac de Biscarrosse Parentis
- The Museum of Traditions
- Hydraviation Museum
- The Marquèze ecomuseum,
- La Dune du Pyla,
- The Bay of Arcachon, its bird island and oyster beds,
- Le Teich ornithological park,
- The spa town of Dax (1h), the Unesco World Heritage city of Bordeaux (1h).
Every year, at the beginning of August, you’ll find the usual bullfighting shows: corridas, recortes competitions, croque vache, course landaise, as well as the various events surrounding cavalcades, bandas and bodegas. A real immersion in the purest traditions of the South West, so don’t forget to bring your white and red uniform before heading off to Parentis en Born.