Rives Est du lac d’Hourtin

You are here on the eastern shore of Lake Carcans-Hourtin, the largest natural lake in France with 6000 ha. If the ocean roared nearby, the wildness is the other side of the dunes. The diversity of environments (lake, marsh, dunes, forest ...) contributes to the richness of this particular site flora and insects whose profusion amaze budding entomologists and professionals. Sensitive Natural Area This is the property of the General Council of Gironde, the Conservatoire du Littoral and the town of Hourtin.