Darricau
A natural history
Enjoy one of the most beautiful estates in the Landes and its exceptional reserve of space and nature. Ideally situated on the edge of Lake Aureilhan, nine kilometres from the beaches of Mimizan, the Darricau estate is an old Landes estate built in the 18th century. Fifty hectares of wooded parkland, gardens and horse meadows surround the manor house of one of Napoleon’s generals. Surrounding the manor house are a number of former farm buildings that have been converted into modern, comfortable accommodation.
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Fifty hectares of forest
classified Natura 2000
As well as a flora made up of dozens of different species of trees and mushrooms, the estate is home to many wild animals, which you may be lucky enough to spot on your walks. Hunting is prohibited, so take your camera instead.
The gites
Our gîtes, which are listed historic buildings that have been completely renovated, offer a warm, traditional welcome with all the modern comforts you would expect.
Each gîte has a large terrace or garden where you can enjoy the peace and greenery of the property.
Pets are welcome.
La Vigne
- 2 to 4 people in semi-detached house
- A 60m2 ground floor flat
- 1 bedroom
- 1 living room with 2-seater sofa bed
- 1 bathroom
- 1 kitchen / dining room
2 west/east terraces with uninterrupted views of the forest
Le Grenier
- 6 people
- A 90 m2 flat on the first floor
- 1 parents’ bedroom
- 1 bedroom with double bed and 2 bunk beds
- Reversible air conditioning
- A 26m2 terrace
L’Atelier
- 6 people
- A ground floor flat of 140m2
- 2 parents’ bedrooms
- 1 children’s bedroom (2 beds and bathroom)
- 2 outdoor terraces, one of which is 52m2
- Reversible air conditioning
Wheelchair accessible
La Serre
12 people – 1 flat + 2 adjoining bedrooms
- A single-storey flat 100 m2
- 2 parents’ bedrooms
- 1 children’s bedroom with 4 beds (2x 2 bunk beds)
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 living room
- 1 dining room
- An apartment
- 2 double bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
A 180 m2 garden
Activities galore
Parcourez la forêt landaise à cheval ou bien à vélo, grâce à un important maillage de pistes cyclables et de routes tranquilles. Enivrez-vous de soleil et d’océan sur les plages grandioses de l’Atlantique – comme les plages de Mimizan ou la plage sauvage de Lespecier à Bias. Depuis Darricau, longez le lac en été jusqu’à cette symphonie colorée qu’est la promenade fleurie de Mimizan ; et jusqu’au château de conte de fée où le duc de Westminster recevait Coco Chanel, Charlie Chaplin ou Salvador Dali. En automne, venez cueillir les cèpes qui abondent dans notre parc, sous la rousseur des fougères, et jouissez de la paix de l’arrière-saison.
Swimming, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, canoeing, rowing, pedal-boating – the Lac d’Aureilhan is ideal for safe family activities …
Au bord du parc de Darricau
Swimming, surfing, kitesurfing, beach volleyball, fishing, sunbathing or sandcastles, the dozens of kilometres of beach …
Mimizan beaches 8 km away, Dune du Pilat 67 km away
Horse or pony rides in the Darricau park, walks to the ocean, or riding lessons.
Lous Chivaus, at the entrance to Darricau Park
Mountain biking in the forest or visiting the surrounding area, dozens of kilometres of cycle paths allow you to criss-cross the Pays de Born all the way to the ocean.
The Mimizan aerodrome offers parachute jumps (4200m), microlight flights to the Dune du Pilat and flying lessons.
4000m, Mimizan aerodrome, 10 minutes from Darricau
Le plus grand circuit de Karting du Sud-Ouest (1400m), technique et rapide, tenu par une équipe des plus sympathiques. Pensez à réserver.
Kart Landes 40, in Escources, a 25-minute drive away.
This municipal club offers 9 holes between pine trees and dunes, over 2835 metres of Par 36.
Golf Club de Mimizan, 8 minutes from Darricau
A very pleasant forest acrobatic park, with different courses of varying levels, for all the family.
Landes-aventures, 8 minutes from Darricau
Situated on the shores of Lake Aureilhan, the Mimizan Flower Promenade is an enchantment of colour and fragrance in all seasons.
Promenade fleurie de Mimizan, 10 minutes walking from Darricau.
