COLLEGE JEAN ROSTAND

2011/2013FRANCE

Capbreton is a small town of around 7,500 inhabitants in the south-west of France. Located at the mouth of the Boudigau and Bourret rivers, the town is located about forty kms to the north of Biarritz and sixty to the border of Spain. The town is a popular holiday destination for sailers, surfers, and beach-goers.

The casino and the beach from the boardwalk

The boardwalk decided

by Napoléon III in 1858

BOARDWALK AND BOARDWALK AND LIGHTHOUSELIGHTHOUSE

Beaches and bunkersBeaches and bunkers

Those concrete bunkers melt into the landscape with other natural rocks. They date back to the time when the German army was trying to build the Atlantic Wall during World War II.

The marina and the portThe port of Capbreton is one of the few where fishermen can sell the fish they’ve caught right after they’re back to the harbour.

MONUMENTSMONUMENTS

The town hall

The casino

Saint Nicholas’ church

A French 16th century house

The sailors’ statue: it has protected them since the 16th century

Seafood gastronomy in CapbretonSeafood gastronomy in Capbreton

We have traditional meals that we love and celebrate!

LE SURFLE SURF

COME ENJOY

LIFE IN

CAPBRETON !