The Silver Coast in France - from Gironde to Bayonne

We are on the Silver Coast in France. The entire west coast of France from the Gironde estuary to Bayonne is called La Côte d'Argent - the Silver Coast. This is one long sandy beach with shifting dunes and tree plantings to slow down the spread of the sand. We've spent the night in a huge pitch among the trees in Biscarosse-Plage.

Silver Coast in France

It's not hard to understand why this coast is called the Silver Coast, because it's almost as if it shimmers with silver. The sand is fine-grained and soft and we can imagine that there are a lot of people here in the summer. Now it is December and cold, so we are here all alone.

In a way, it is perhaps even more beautiful now that the beaches are deserted. At the same time, it's hard to stay long because everything is closed. There isn't even a kiosk that is open.

We are in a large car park in the forest in Biscarosse-Plage. The place is quite ok and you pay via a barrier when you drive out. Right now, however, it feels more like free camping in the forest ...

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Beautiful on the Silver Coast in France

This must be a paradise in the summer and it's not super well known as a Nordic destination. We can recommend it if you don't want to be crowded with thousands of tourists.

Silverkusten France — Peter looks out to sea

Silverkusten i Frankrike — It's hard to stop taking photos!

New experiences every day

We have kept a fairly fast pace through France. Every day new experiences. Every night a new campsite. It's interesting and exciting, but it also gets a bit hectic and a constant search for diesel, LPG, electricity, food, water, emptying points and places to camp for the night.

We would like to spend a few nights at a campsite for some peace and quiet. We are aiming for the north of Spain, and will try to find a campsite open in winter there.

Silverkusten Frankrike — Soon we'll say goodbye to the Silver Coast and France, for now.

19 December 2014 10:21

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Ama de casa says:

In Biscarosse-Plage we were with the ski and boat gang after one of our canal boat trips. Very nice! The lifeguards had a little more to do there than here, you could say. Gosh what waves! Pure bubble baths between the dunes in the sea. But right now it is probably not bathing season, maybe
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19 December 2014 - 11:14

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Åsa says:

Portugal also has a Silver Coast! Costa de Prata, which starts a bit north of us !

19 December 2014 - 11:32

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Åsa says:

Don't miss Getaria in the neighbourhood. I studied one semester in San Sebastian there in the neighbourhood. A very beautiful city too.

Here seems to be one!

http://www.campings.net/pt/camping-gran-zarautz-en-zarautz.htm

19 December 2014 - 11:39

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Kjell & Solveig says:

Welcome to Spain. We are at home in Sweden (currently without snow) for Christmas and New Year celebrations as you know, but we will be back in Spain on 11 January. Hope to see you this winter. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

/Kjell & Solveig

19 December 2014 - 11:51

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Ditte says:

Yes, you are travelling at a fast pace. But maybe now there will be a stop for a few days. Northwestern Spain is also a bit of a "food mecca" and there is a lot to see also on the cultural level.
Take care and enjoy everything you see and hope you find a good campsite for a few days.

19 December 2014 - 11:57

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Marie says:

You look like you are having a great time! Then we will be in the same country soon in other words. 🙂 I have never been to northern Spain, so it will be exciting to follow you there too.

19 December 2014 - 12:05

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Steve says:

It's fast here. So France also has its Silver Coast. And now I know where it is. Good luck in your search for a place of peace and quiet.

19 December 2014 - 16:05

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BP says:

Great pictures, especially the first one - wow!
Stop stressing, you're on holiday!

19 December 2014 - 16:11

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admin says:

Ama de casa, nice to hear how it can be here during the season! No bathing season right now, but at least a little warmer than in Brittany!
🙂

Åsa, well then we will probably see the Silver Coast there too! THANK YOU, so very kind to find a campsite for us!!! We have actually found exactly the same in our camping catalogue, so we try to get there!

Kjell & Solveig, it would be great to see you later this winter! Wishing you a nice Christmas and New Year in Sweden!

Ditte, maybe it's the cold weather that makes you not want to stay so long....

Marie, ok where in Spain will you be?

Steve, thank you, yes we would probably need to unwind for a few days...
😉

BP, we know, thinks it's the cold weather that has made them reluctant to stay long...

19 December 2014 - 16:28

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Marie says:

Initially, we are there, in the south of Spain, maybe for a couple of weeks, until we have finished the apartment and are ready to move on.

19 December 2014 - 22:23

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Znogge says:

Sounds nice to be able to stay in the same place for a few days.

Hugs

20 December 2014 - 0:32

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Anki says:

So nice to follow you! I read all the posts, but am a bit bad at commenting ...
Keep up the good work!

20 December 2014 - 8:34

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Allis & Stellan says:

So many beautiful places you have managed to visit! You have really inspired us to take a trip along the French west coast, maybe this will be our next holiday 😉.
If you feel like it, we can highly recommend San Sebastian/Donostia which is a lovely town with a mix of everything. Just outside is a year-round open campsite with good connections to the city, Camping Igueldo. We have stayed there a few times and we have enjoyed it.
Keep up the good work!

20 December 2014 - 10:24

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admin says:

Marie, it sounds exciting! Will follow on your blog!
🙂

Znogge, yes it feels good... we have found a campsite now and will probably stay for a while!

Anki, how nice that you follow us!
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Allis & Stellan, I'm glad we've inspired you! Thanks also for the tips! We went through San Sebastian yesterday and can agree that the city was very nice! Thanks also for the tips on camping! However, we found another one yesterday, which we are also happy with! Gran Camping Zarautz, not far from San Sebastian.

20 December 2014 - 12:11

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Katarina Wohlfart says:

So beautiful. But how fast you are travelling. Already in Spain! 🙂 You'll be able to catch up 🙂

20 December 2014 - 20:48

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Katarina, we'll probably slow down soon... when it gets a bit warmer!
😉

21 December 2014 - 0:15

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