Some of the activities that are all available locally to Hourtin
The children can walk to the 'Childrens Island' from the house in about 5 mins, and there they will find the castle, and the giant spider plus smaller things for younger children. We used to enjoy cycling around it as it is surrounded by water and cannot be accessed by car. This is Hourtin Plage which is about a ten minute drive from the house. Surfing is a regular sport on this beach along with body boarding. Lessons are also available.
The ducks used to feel very welcome when we lived there.
Hiring a very boat at Hourtin Lake which again is only about a 5 minute walk from the house.
The Castle on the Childrens Island at Hourtin Lake
The view from the top of the Castle
The Marina at Hourtin Lake
Lessons on the lake are also available but here the water is nice and calm.
Hourtin Lake
Some of France's most famous Chateaux are within easy reach and about 30 minutes drive from the house