Contis Towns and Villages in Contis

Useful information

Location : Sea side

Province : Landes North coast/ Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park

  • English
    • The seaside resort of Contis, in the Landes, welcomes you for your next vacation in the southwest of France. It is renowned for its long beaches, its pine forests and its family atmosphere.


      A bit of history

      Contis is divided into 3 parts:

      • Contis-Plage, the best-known area with its extensive beach and tourist facilities open during the summer season.
      • Contis-les-Bains, because historically the town was dedicated to sea bathing and thermal spa treatments.
      • Contis-Village, further inland. It offers a glimpse of local life and typical Landes landscapes.


      The essentials of Contis

      • Beaches : This is THE reason why tourists flock here in the summer. Swimming, surfing, walking and water sports are the main activities.
      • The Courant de Contis : this coastal river is nestled in an exceptional natural setting for canoe or paddle trips.
      • The Landes forest : explore the forest, on foot or by bike, to admire nature and breathe the pure air of the Atlantic Ocean.
      • The Contis market, in summer, is an unmissable event to taste local products.
      • The Contis lighthouse, the only lighthouse in the Landes, offers a panoramic view of the ocean and the coast.
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La Vélodyssée - De Contis Plage à Léon

La Vélodyssée - De Contis Plage à Léon
La Vélodyssée - De Contis Plage à Léon

923 m - Saint-Julien-en-Born

Velo hybrid

Piste Cyclable Contis-Plage / Saint-Julien-en-Born

Piste Cyclable Contis-Plage / Saint-Julien-en-Born
Piste Cyclable Contis-Plage / Saint-Julien-en-Born

997 m - Saint-Julien-en-Born

Velo hybrid

A Lit et Mixe, circuit du Cap de l'Homy

A Lit et Mixe, circuit du Cap de l'Homy
A Lit et Mixe, circuit du Cap de l'Homy

6,2 km - Lit-et-Mixe

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Plage de Saint-Julien-en-Born

Plage de Saint-Julien-en-Born
Plage de Saint-Julien-en-Born

This beach is located at the mouth of the Contis coastal current. Its wild character is appreciated by surfers and ...

4,2 km - Contis

Plage du Cap de l’Homy

Plage du Cap de l’Homy
Plage du Cap de l’Homy

It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Landes, an incredible spot to admire the sunset. It is wild, ...

8,1 km - Lit-et-Mixe

Lit-et-Mixe

Lit-et-Mixe
Lit-et-Mixe

Seaside resort located not far from the beach of the Côte d'Argent, Lit-et-Mixe, commonly known as "the Great Lady ...

8,2 km - Lit-et-Mixe

Saint-Julien-en-Born

Saint-Julien-en-Born
Saint-Julien-en-Born

Located on the Côte d'Argent, less than ten kilometers from the beach, Saint-Julien-en Born is both a village and a ...

8,2 km - Saint-Julien-en-Born

A Bicyclette

A Bicyclette
A Bicyclette

From the beginning of pedaling with a bicycle signed by Pierre Michaux to the modern racing bike, passing through ...

8,4 km - Lit-et-Mixe

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Contis

Address

40170 Contis

GPS coordinates

44° 5'28.5"N, 1° 19'15.07"W

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Unusual descent of the Courant de Contis in Canoe
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Contis

Homair Le Soleil des Landes campsite: Family holidays in Lit-et-Mixe!

Homair Le Soleil des Landes campsite: Family holidays in Lit-et-Mixe!
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