Hossegor, a shopping getaway in the Landes!

With its marine lake, its vast expanses of fine sand from the Piste beach in the south to that of Casernes in the north, its large western forest of nearly a million hectares, the Mecca of European surfing offers visitors an astonishing diversity of natural landscapes. However, if its beaches and its mythical waves have made its reputation, Hossegor is today one of the trendiest spots on the Atlantic coast. And for good reason. This surf culture is now omnipresent in the entertainment, leisure and clothing industries! Cool, relaxed and lively all year round, this little grain of sand comes to tickle the world of fashion, symbolizing a lifestyle that advocates freedom, the spirit of surfing, individuality and fun. Head to Hossegor for a shopping weekend with the girls without moderation!

Hossegor, a stylish Landes seaside resort!

Surfing, pleasure for the taste buds and… shopping. Nestled between the pine trees and the ocean with more than 150 shops in the town center open all year round, including Sundays, Hossegor is an ideal town for anyone who loves to shop and window shop. Hossegor's main shopping streets, Rue du Touring Club and Rue Paul Lahary, should satisfy even the most frantic shopping urges. The town is full of big brands and independent boutiques. There is something for all tastes and budgets.

Surf brands like Quicksilver, Billabong, Oxbow, Rip Curl, Roxy and young Landes designers such as Chipiron or Moken Vision rub shoulders with international sports brands like Superdry or Banana Moon. Undisputed experts in the fashion world, at Salty Crew, Element, Pull In, Boutique 64 Hossegor you will find collections of clothing, accessories, and objects that we like to wear every day. Always on the lookout for local and eco-responsible brands, we are delighted to find the clothing brand Savage in the Loulou in the woods store with an eco-responsible collection designed by Delphine, a young, talented surfer and designer from Landes!

To find the perfect shoe, go to Havanaias, Skill, DC Store or even Maison de l'Espadrille. In reality, the choice is huge and the prices are enough to satisfy the fervor of addicts. Many concept stores reflect the chic and relaxed lifestyle of the French west coast, from women's fashion to men's or children's fashion, from jewelry to leather goods, from art to interior design. Each store is an immersion in a different universe: Honeybunch, Step Art, Philippine Boho, Matouch, Frida, Moonlight, Pop Up Local Store, Bungalow, Vue d'Hossegor, Knowledge Cotton Apparel, Eden3 or even Boo Bijoux. In this melting pot of style and culture, skateboard enthusiasts are not left out and unearth great finds at Dickies, Globe, or even the Olo Surf shop.

Hossegor city center market

If you are not interested in the big French and international brands and are looking for small, original and varied stalls, head to the unmissable Hossegor market, which is held on Place des Halles in the heart of the town.

A true place of conviviality, the Hossegor market is an intoxicating mix of colors and scents. It is full of gourmet shops, fashion, accessories, crafts and decoration. Under the Halles, you will find a selection of fruits and vegetables, local products from the Landes and Basque Country that will tickle your taste buds, traders who play the local card and locals sipping their coffee. The Halles market not only offers a wide range of products but also reflects a gentle way of life that appeals to all generations. It's hard to come back empty-handed.

The “Pedebert” craft zone: factory outlets for the biggest surf brands

Calling all those who love low prices! Just a few minutes from the town centre, along the D652, the Pédebert Business Park stands out from the traditional shopping areas. Ideally located between Seignosse (2km) and Soorts-Hossegor (1km), surrounded by forest, a harmonious concentration of around twenty factory outlets brings together all the most fashionable surf and streetwear brands: Rip Curl, Carhartt, Billabong, Quicksilver, Roxy, Dickies … A real little village with a relaxed atmosphere, you can easily stroll there all day in search of trendy collections straight from the factory with discounts of 20 to 30%. A great reason to fill your wardrobe!

To eat on site, you will find an excellent variety of cafes and restaurants: Tapas Drive l'Atelier, Magnolia Café Hossegor, la Roulotte, Waxed, Thaï Time, Sunset Bowls …

If you're looking for a new surfboard to take on the Landes waves, a selection of excellent shapers on site will be happy to design your custom board! The area also has a variety of women's, men's and children's clothing stores, a delicatessen, a wine merchant, a bakery, and more.

The Great Hossegor Sale

A must-see event in the region for shopping and fashion enthusiasts, the Hossegor giant flea market has been held annually during the Easter weekend since 1987. All the biggest brands can be found there with exceptional discounts of 30 to 70%, especially on end-of-line items, old collections from the last season, overstocks or discontinued items. The origin of this trade fair, which is now attended by several hundred thousand visitors, is the clearance of the major surf brands who were selling off items to make way for the new Spring/Summer collections. This warm and friendly event covers more than 10,000 m² of sales area and is one of the favorite events for streetwear aficionados.

Happy shopping!

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Article and photos prepared by Lesley Williamson