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Moliets Plage Alternative Aquitaine's resort report
Similar to...
For guidance, we think Moliets-Plage is similar to Burnham-on-Sea in the UK - a long stretch of sandy coastline, backed by high dunes and dominated by a wonderful golf course
Five
Reasons to Choose Moliets
1
Moliets
Plage is a lovely combination of huge sandy beach, pine forest,
and tranquil lakes.
2
The seaside
Golf Course at Moliets is one of France’s top 10 courses,
and is considered to be one of the 25 most beautiful courses
in Continental Europe.
3
Moliets
boasts one of the best surf breaks around & beginners
can learn with the beach surf school
4
There are
a wide range of activities and facilities for energetic youngsters
or adults - mostly within Moliets itself, including horse-riding,
watersports, tennis, and kayaking.
5
Moliets
offers plenty of opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of nature
- on foot, by bike, fishing, or even gondoliered boat.
"The
southern Côte d'Argent...the playground continues; one thing
not to miss is the descent down the Huchet, where Landais gondoliers
will punt you through semi-tropical lushness worthy of set in the
African Queen." Quoted
from "Gascony & The Pyrenees" by Cadogan Guides
Moliets
- highlights
On
the south west coast of France, between the resorts of Arcachon
and Hossegor, lies the relaxing resort of Moliets. Its immense
beach is bordered by sand dunes and pine forest and twisting
trekking trails and cycle tracks lead to various lakes and
remote stretches of beach. This is a paradise for seaside
family holidays, and for walking, cycling and fishing..
The nature reserve of the Courant d'Huchet
is a tropical forest of exceptional beauty. There is also
a wide choice of inland lakes, left behind by the river Adour,
since diverted.
But you don’t have to get too relaxed while in Moliets
- some of the best golf in France is right
on your doorstep. The surf is also exceptional
and there are plenty of other activities available too - this
is an outdoor playground!
So,
let the mellow Landaise ambience provide you with a relaxing,
refreshing holiday.
Moliets
- Our Personal Favourites
•
18
holes at Golf de Moliets
•
Sunset
surfing at the beach
•
A
day's biking around the shaded forest tracks (stopping
for a picnic of local foie-gras on fresh French bread,
and an ice cream stop!)
•
Enjoying
tropical fauna and a bottle of Bordeaux Sauvignon, as
a gondolier gently punts you down the Courant d'Huchet
from Lac de Léon all the way to the sea.
•
Lazy
mornings at Léon market followed by a lengthy café
stop
Moliets - Out of Season
French resorts tend to be very seasonal and this can often come as a surprise to visitors who are less familiar with France. Owners of seasonal business such as bars and restaurants can often get by simply by operating in two months of the year - July & August - and are happy to shut down the rest of the year.
Moliets Plage is certainly one of the more seasonal resorts, buzzing in July & August and quiet during other times of the year. There's usually just one or two bars/restaurants at the beach open outside the summer, but there are more options in the surrounding villages. Plus, if you just want to relax, surf, play golf or go for long walks on the beach, this is a perfect place to stay.
Find out more in our Moliets tourist information guide.
Topics covered include beaches, activities such as golf and
surfing, kids' attractions, restaurants, cultural attractions
and more...
“This
area of France is flat and full of cycle paths. It is an
excellent family holiday area – restaurants are very
welcoming to children and there are beautiful sandy beaches
with excellent supervision and lots of surf.”
(Mrs E Beynon)
“This is the first place we have visited in Aquitaine
and we will certainly go again, we loved it!”
(Mr A Wayland)
“It was peaceful at night but with plenty going
on nearby. The beaches are fantastic, especially for surfing.”
(Mr S Yeomans)
“Moliets is great – casual, few cars, easy
to cycle round and great eating places.”
(Mr
M Duff)
