La Clairière, a 4 star campsite in the heart of the Landes
Do you dream of a camping stay in an authentic setting under the pine trees in Europe’s largest forest? Head for South-West France and stop on the La Clairière campsite, an establishment rated 4 star located in Saint Paul en Born in the Landes department. A member of the Maeva group, La Clairière nestles in a genuine natural setting in the heart of the Landes Forest…
A perfect location between Mimizan and Biscarrosse
The La Clairière campsite enjoys the most attractive setting and location. In the heart of the Landes Forest, near the village of Saint Paul en Born, the campsite is less than 30 minutes’ drive from Biscarrosse and less than a quarter of an hour from Mimizan. On-site, you’ll be able to pitch your tent, set up your caravan or park your camper on spacious pitches ranging from 100 to 130 m², neatly delineated by hedges to maintain everyone’s privacy, partially shaded and equipped with an electrical connection (10 amp).
For even greater comfort, you can also settle into one of the campsite holiday rentals. These take the form of new and practical cottages, from 20 to 40 m² with 1 to 3 bedrooms, depending on their layout, an equipped kitchen, bathroom and laid out private terrace. These holiday rentals are integrated into the “Confort” (Comfort), “Eco” and “Premium” ranges. Lastly, you can also stay in the Eco or Lodge tents to get closer to nature.
For swimming, a heated swimming pool with sunbeds running alongside accommodates you for maximum relaxation. There are no water slides or water games, favouring peace and relaxation. That said, there is a heated paddling pool on-site, so toddlers can safety discover the joys of water. Around the swimming pool, those wishing to relax, sunbathe and read a book or magazine have unrestricted access to the sunbeds.
A stay which brings the entire family together in Saint Paul en Born
From the campsite, you enjoy direct access to the La Forge stream, the ideal location for carp and trout fishing and indulging in water sports, such as canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding in natural untouched and tranquil surroundings. Every morning, the children’s club accommodates young holidaymakers aged 4 to 10 for craft sessions, outdoor games, dance and sports activities.
On the La Clairière campsite, you’re offered a quality service. Make the most of a friendly team at reception, ready to answer all your questions and respond to the least of your requests. On-site, you’ll also find an automatic launderette, bread and sweet breads and buns outlet at the bar, grocery and free Wi-Fi coverage across the entire site. Not forgetting the restaurant, which accommodates you at lunch times and in the evenings for pizzas, salads and south-west France specialities, such as Magret de Canard (duck breast) and foie gras (duck or goose liver speciality) to enjoy eating in or as a takeaway.
Around the campsite in the Landes Forest, there are hundreds of kilometres of marked and secure cycle trails on offer to you. As with the Vélodyssée route running along the Atlantic coast, the shores of the large lakes, vast beaches on the Côte d’Argent (from around Biscarrosse to Hossegor) and the renowned
Discover the wonders of the South West
Start exploring by discovering the loveliest beaches on the Landes coast! From those in Mimizan, to the surf spots in Contis, the Plage du Lac Navarrosse beach for delightful times as a family and the beaches in Saint-Girons, to the beaches of Biscarrosse. You’re spoilt for choice for swimming and putting your towel down on the warm sand of the Côte d’Argent beaches!
Look around the “Coccinelle” mini farm park in Gujan-Mestras having a llama and sheep. Here children are able to feed the lambs, calves and small goats, come their snack time. For further thrill-seeking, head to the Landes Aventures adventure park, for a trip through the treetops and hurtle down the longest zip line in Nouvelle Aquitaine!
Around the La Clairière campsite, sports enthusiasts can play golf, tennis, or go to the Cercle Nautique de Mimizan water sports centre on the shores of Lac d’Aureilhan (Lake Mimizan), for rowing, paddle boarding or sailing in an exceptional setting. Have a walk on the Promenade Fleurie lakeside garden walk in Mimizan, lined with 400 species of flowers and shrubs by the lake! Lastly be sure to visit the Musée du Prieuré museum, with the bell-tower porch, the last vestiges of a significant 12th century Benedictine abbey. Behind the brick walls of this building, on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the “Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France” property (being one of many such buildings), hides one of the loveliest sculpted gates in South West France!