A large swimming pool and spa/hot tub are situated in the grounds, with ample poolside furniture. Seating is provided around the parkland for those who wish for solitude.

Satellite TV, DVD and Video players (and films), board and card games. The park and forest are ideal for bird watching with an abundance of jays, golden orioles, woodpeckers etc, as well as deer and red squirrel. Cycles are available for those who feel energetic!  With over 10,000km of cycle ways in the Landes, there is plenty to explore.

If you are interested in fishing, we have a small fishing lake containing carp, tench, rudd etc for guest use. Fishing tackle is available for hire for a small daily fee.

Sun Sea and Surf

The superb beaches at Biarritz, Hossegor, Capbreton and surrounding areas, stretching for some 106 km, all have something different to offer, from top surfing and fishing to miles of safe sandy beaches for the children. Just over an hour away is the largest sand dune in Europe, Playa de Pyla. For more information, visit www.plages-landes.info

Mountains & Skiing

Le Grand Parrocq is situated only 1 hour 15 minutes from the ski resorts in the Pyrenees.  Of course, there is much, much more to do and see in the mountains, and is a treat for nature lovers and bird watchers.

La Rhune, a  train built entirely of wood in 1924, climbs the mountain in 30 minutes, up to the summit of La Rhune.  Here you will enjoy a panorama of 7 different Landes and Spanish Basque provinces.  En route, you can enjoy the amazing scenery and you may even catch sight of a vulture, or a Pottock (a small, wild horse). For more information you can go to www.rhune.com

Fishing and Boating

We do of course have our own small fishing pond, but for those with greater ambition there is a new complex of lakes in Mont de Marsan (Base Nautique), just 10km from Le Grand Parrocq.  Here you can fish and there is also a separate leisure lake for the family.

Golf

Golf de St Avit at Mont de Marsan, an 18 hole golf course open to all with a golf school.

Cycling

With thousands of miles of cycle paths throughout the Landes, it is the perfect place for both the casual and more serious cyclist.  There is also the Chapelle des Cyclistes - www.labastide-d-armagnac.com

Horse Riding

There are many equestrian centres to choose from including Tartas, Mont de Marsan and Tresacq - www.ranch-elvire.com

Spiritual

Lourdes (only an hour and a half away) - www.lourdes-france.org

Family Days Out

There are literally thousands of things to see and do, here are just a few suggestions:

Museum of Chocolate at Biarritz - www.lemuseeduchocolat.com

Museum of the Sea (with seals, sharks and much more) - www.museedelamer.com

Arthez D’Armagnac (tastings of Armagnac and Floc de Gascoine, working farm and restored mill) - www.domaine-ognoas.com

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