Bordelais, get your sun cream ready, the beach awaits! This year, there’s no need to travel across France to find a little piece of paradise – it’s just around the corner! Lacanau‘s South Beach , affectionately nicknamed “Les Écureuils”, has just been voted France’s Best Beach 2025, no less! A well-deserved crowning glory that smells of iodine, sun-warmed pines and a unique moment of relaxation!
A perfect score for one of the jewels of the Atlantic coast
The prestigious title was awarded bythe association Eau & Rivières de Bretagne, based on data from theEuropean Environment Agency. The result? Out of 1,858 beaches (yes, that’s a lot of beaches), Lacanau scored an impressive 100/100. Quite simply, a perfect score! The icing on the cake: its neighbor, the Super Sud beach, also features in the top rankings. One thing’s for sure: the Gironde coastline can be proud!
A clean, resilient and responsible beach that deserves top billing
In addition to its golden sands and perfect waves for surfers, the commune’s commitment to the environment has also been rewarded! No pollution incidents, zero closures of the 26 supervised bathing areas in 2024. At a time when many French beaches are seeing their water quality decline, Lacanau remains irreproachable, much to the delight of the Bordelais! The secret? Rigorous monitoring, constant vigilance and, above all, a collective effort! Beach quality is an increasingly important factor for holidaymakers, and it’s important to remember that it’s a real luxury to have a beach close to home that guarantees 100% safe and healthy bathing.
From April to October, no fewer than 22 lifeguard stations and almost 190 trained lifeguards ensure holidaymakers’ peace of mind. They are always on the lookout, particularly to warn of the dangers of the famous baïnes. Behind this well-oiled organization is the sauveteur-aquatique.fr platform , launched in 2023, which brings together 15,000 professionals and works with over 280 training centers. A fine showcase for seriousness, French-style (and especially Gironde-style)!
So if you’re looking for a place to lay your towel this summer, there’ s no need to go far: the best of the best is less than an hour’s drive away. At Lacanau, the water is pure, the sand is soft, and the Squirrels are waiting for you!