Port of Capbreton, Maritime port in Capbreton, France.
The Port of Capbreton extends along the Atlantic coast with 950 berths for vessels and 19 professional fishing boats operating daily throughout the year.
Following Napoleon III's visit in 1858, engineers Descombes and Peerage developed plans that transformed this location into the only port in the Landes region.
The port maintains a direct-to-consumer fish market at the Harbor Master's Office where fishermen display and prepare their daily catch for local buyers.
Navigation through the port requires careful attention to tidal movements and weather conditions due to the narrow canal connecting to the Atlantic Ocean.
The port sits near the Gouf de Capbreton, a 40-kilometer underwater canyon that reaches the coastline, influencing local marine ecosystems and fishing practices.
Location: Capbreton
GPS coordinates: 43.65390,-1.43741
Latest update: May 24, 2025 11:39
The Landes region in southwestern France extends from the foothills of the Pyrénées to the Atlantic coast, encompassing extensive pine forests, coastal lakes and protected natural areas. The Landes de Gascogne regional nature park forms the heart of this landscape, while reserves such as the Courant d'Huchet and Arjuzanx provide habitats for migratory birds and native species. The lakes of Biscarrosse, Soustons and Aureilhan lie between forest and dunes, offering opportunities for water sports and birdwatching. Along the coast, beach resorts like Mimizan Plage, Hossegor and Capbreton attract visitors, while the Dune du Pilat south of the region stands as Europe's tallest sand dune, reaching 350 feet (110 meters) in height. The open-air museum at Marquèze in Sabres recreates the traditional architecture and way of life of the Landes in the 19th century. Mont-de-Marsan, the historic capital, combines modern administration with regional heritage. Churches such as Dax Cathedral, Sainte-Eulalie in Born and the churches at Saint-Paul-lès-Dax and Onesse-et-Laharie display Romanesque and Gothic construction from the medieval period. The châteaux of Poyanne and Gaujacq date from later centuries and reflect the architecture of regional noble estates. These sites can be reached via roads and marked trails, offering insights into the nature and history of the Landes.
Lac d'Hossegor
2 km
Airbus Training Centre Europe
227.3 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Capbreton
1.7 km
Sporting Casino
698 m
Maison du Rey
1.6 km
Plage du Santocha
1.1 km
Plage de la Piste
1.6 km
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse
535 m
Golf de Seignosse
4.7 km
Plage des Océanides
2.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre d'Angresse
5.1 km
Hossegor central beach
1.1 km
Golf d'Hossegor
1.9 km
Plage des chènes lièges
1.3 km
La plage Blanche
1.6 km
L'Île aux Pirates
151 m
Plage de la Gravière
2 km
Plage de la Gravière
2.3 km
Église Sainte-Trinité de Hossegor
949 m
Le Manège du Parc Rosny
1.1 km
Capbreton North Jetty Light
914 m
Atlantic Jump
5.7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Dunes de Soorts-Hossegor
1.1 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Soorts
3.6 km
Capbreton Estacade Sud light
825 m
Plage du Parc
1.2 km
Manège de la Capitainerie
318 m
Plage du Rey
2.9 kmReviews
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