Hossegor, France. The best place to be in October.

I hope you had a fantastic summer! Here at The Perfect Wave, we know a place where people definitely enjoyed theirs: Down in the southwest of France the bars, restaurants, surf shops and line-ups were overflowing with people having the trip of a lifetime in one of surfing’s dream destinations.

As lovely as it may be in summer, there is no better time to visit the surf capital of Europe than the month of October. The water is still warm, the swells are more consistent, and there aren’t as many people jockeying for spots in the line-up or seats at the bar. Best of all, if you time it right, you may cross paths with one of your heroes in Hossegor, when the world’s best surfers come to town for the Pro France surf contest from 4 to 15 October.

Come and score some quality beach breaks in France! Photo c/o Secret Spot Surf Lodge.

Also, don’t miss our charity event and the Sunset Sons concert in support of A Perfect Foundation on the 8th of October. Buy a raffle ticket or participate in the charity auction to help give back to local communities in remote surf regions. There will be DJ sets and The Sunset Sons will be rocking out at the Heads Beach Brewing Co. in Seignosse on the first night of their Oktober Fest celebration just up the beach from the contest site! For more information on our charity, visit www.aperfectfoundation.org

The Sunset Sons are headlining A Perfect Foundation night at the Heads Brewing Co. in Seignosse. RSVP here.

The Perfect Wave has your accommodation needs covered. Looking for a hip hotel close to the bustling bars and restaurants of downtown Hossegor? The Hotel 202 is the place for you. How about a family friendly surf house with a boutique feel? You’ll enjoy relaxing around the pool at Jack’s Lodge after a long session in the world’s best beach breaks. Looking for an apartment on the beach with in-house surf lessons? Book a week with Boardingmania. How about somewhere with a daily yoga course? Yoga Searcher is your place to be. If you really want to get lost in Les Landes, but still be close enough to catch the contest in Hossegor when it’s on, try the Secret Spot Surf Lodge just up the coast in Messanges. Or would you like to enjoy all the pleasures of the Basque Country, but still be a short drive from the pros? The Hotel Maison du Lierre in Biarritz has your name written all over it!

Good waves and good music await. See you in October in Hossegor?

As always, please contact us with any questions you may have or for help booking a fantastic surf holiday in the Southwest of France! Since my office is in the area, if you have any special needs, I’ll truly be there to cater to them.


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Hotel 202 Hossegor
From US$ 355 pp for 7 nights
The Hotel 202 is centrally located in Hossegor, close to the golf course and shops, bars and restaurants. Hossegor is a great spot for surfers and surfing families. There’sheaps to do in the area, beautiful shops and markets.

Jacks’s Lodge
From US$ 485 pp for 7 nights
Luxury boutique family-friendly surf lodge located at one of the best surf spots in Europe. Enjoy surfing some of the best beach breaks on the coast and explore some of the hidden gems south west France has to offer.

Boardingmania – Hossegor
From US$ 436 pp for 7 nights
Boardingmania Surf Camp and Surf School established in 2007, provides beachfront apartments in Seignosse, Hossegor and Capbreton with private lessons which means 1 instructor per apartment, transport and equipment rentals.

Yoga Searcher – Hossegor
From US$ 946 pp for 7 nights
Yoga Searcher Hossegor is a yoga retreat in the countryside of south west France, specializing in providing getaways for anyone looking for a slice of serenity.

Secret Spot Surf Lodge
From US$ 940 pp for 7 nights
Located in South West France, the lodge offers tasteful, surf-themed, B&B accommodation near the classic beach break of Messanges and not far from the classic world class French beach breaks such as La Gravier and La Nord.

Hotel Maison Du Lierre
From US$ 309 pp for 7 nights
Come and enjoy real French life on the south west coast of France in the Basque Country. The hotel is perfectly located and very tastefully decorated.

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