Bureau des Bateliers Boat trip on the Courant d'Huchet in a traditional flat-bottomed boat in the Landes region

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Closed

  • Monday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm

Opens at 10:00 am

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

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    • The Huchet stream, a veritable umbilical cord which flows through the Landes communes of Vielle Saint Girons, Léon and Moliets and Maa over more than 600 hectares, is one of the most diverse and richest sites in the region, classified as a nature reserve, whether in terms of ecosystems or biotope.

      The galupe (traditional flat-bottomed boat) trip along the waterway connecting the Léon pond and the Atlantic Ocean allows you to discover a succession of landscapes between marshes, peat bogs and dunes, where many unsuspected and protected animal species nest, including 200 species of birds, otters, minks, grey herons, European pond turtles and a quantity of fish.
      Indeed the current is teeming with them and has become a popular spot for fishermen : the fish trap was used by fishermen to catch eels.

      Also, the boatmen will introduce you to the "Landes Amazon " which is particularly rich in flora, including its famous bald cypress trees, arums and other varieties... It is a nature reserve appreciated by botanists.

      Taking a flat-bottomed boat down to the dune is an unforgettable 12km exotic journey…

      OPENING DATES

      Every day from April 1st to the end of October
      Reservations are REQUIRED by phone only: 05 58 48 75 39

      WALKING SCHEDULES

      • APRIL, MAY, JUNE, SEPTEMBER, OCT: 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM: THE SHORT WALK
      • JULY and AUGUST: 10:00 AM: 2-hour WALK / 2:30 PM: THE GRAND WALK

      INDIVIDUAL RATES

      • "THE SHORT WALK": duration between 1h30 and 2h: €20 (adult) and €9 (under 6 years old).
      • "THE BIG WALK": duration between 2h30 and 3h: €25 (adult) and €12 (under 6 years old).

      GROUP RECEPTION

      From April 1st to June 30th and from September 1st to October 30th

      GROUP RATES (30+ people)

      • 1 hour 30 minute walk: "Pas du Loup": €18 per person.

      Of the prices displayed, €1.50 goes to the nature reserve.
      ATTENTION!! Our canine friends are not allowed during walks.

      We reserve the right to cancel in case of bad weather.

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Traveller Reviews Bureau des Bateliers

4.4 sur 5 444 reviews

  • YSOR

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by YSOR on 28/05/2026

    Pleasant trip, friendly boatman, thank you Flavien for a great discovery.

  • nicolas sejourne

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by nicolas sejourne on 22/05/2026

  • Carole BELLI

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Carole BELLI on 20/05/2026

    It was magical 🤩 A total immersion in this magnificent nature reserve: lush and diverse nature, alternating between forest, marsh, and dunes. The gentle lapping of the boat on the waterway, the birdsong, and the whispering trees, guided by a myriad of dragonflies, swarms of swans, and surprise visits from little ducklings. Huge ferns, wild irises, and blooming water lilies. It was a feast for the eyes and ears. A huge thank you to Flavien, who handles his boat perfectly and passionately shared his knowledge of the Huchet stream with us. A truly wonderful time ☺️

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Bureau des Bateliers

Address

Pont Pichelèbe
40660 Moliets-et-Maa

GPS coordinates

43° 53'14.03"N, 1° 22'5.05"W

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