The French surf scene is buzzing with unprecedented energy in Europe’s surfing capital. Hossegor, a renowned stronghold for seasoned riders raised on the power of Landes swells, is hosting a major gathering: 25 young talents from across mainland France and Tahiti are taking over the lineups and beaches to prepare for the Olympic future of
The new generation of French surfers gather in Hossegor Read More "
Rumors of an artificial wave in the heart of the Grand Jard quickly set the Champagne lineup abuzz. Since the temporary spot opened, the first test sessions have already provided clear indicators of water quality, safety, and welcome. Here is a summary of the First impressions and Visitor feedback gathered at Châlons Plage. Châlons Plage
Surfing at Châlons Plage: First Impressions and Visitor Feedback Read More "
More than 10,000 miles from the Paris Olympic Village, the surf event at the Olympics has set up shop in Teahupo’o, on the peninsula of Tahiti. Between XXL barrels and fragile biodiversity, the competition site has become the focal point of a controversy that has shaken the global lineup since 2023. From the choice of
Prime time on July 23, 2026 puts Hossegor in the spotlight. On LCP, the show “Hossegor, tales of Utopians” presents a highly detailed historical account that will appeal as much to line-up enthusiasts as to lovers of Landes heritage. Here is the essential information to settle in and enjoy the evening. Hossegor, tales of utopians:
Head to northern Landes: where the natural line-up meets a quiver of builders, Soorts-Hossegor is rolling out six sessions of guided tours dedicated to its heritage architecture. Locals, vacationers, and peak regulars will find them a must between two tides to understand how the resort blended Art Deco, Basque-Landes style, and surf culture. Soorts-Hossegor: brand-new
The alert hit like a closing set: at exactly noon on August 7, lifeguards activated the chain of rescue after the heavy fall of a surfer at the legendary beach of Culs-Nus, in Soorts-Hossegor, in the Landes. The SAMU 40 helicopter landed on the still-warm sand, leaving the beach umbrellas flapping in the west wind.
Landes: surfer rescued by helicopter at the famous Culs-Nus beach Read More "
Between Hossegor’s ultra-shifting sandbanks and Teahupo’o’s razor-sharp reef, a 14-year-old is already making her mark: Tya Zebrowski. Born in Bayonne and raised between the Landes and Polynesia, this goofy-footer blends Landes power surfing with a precise reading of Tahitian barrels. At a time when French surfing is racking up podium finishes, her name is on
Between two tube-riding sessions on Hossegor’s beach breaks, many riders look for a quieter spot to recharge. The Huchet Current, nicknamed the Little Amazon of the Landes, checks every box: a 9 km ribbon of freshwater, a jungle of cork oaks and bald cypresses, and a preserved ecosystem flowing straight into the Atlantic. Here are
