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40130 Capbreton
To discover the history of the town of Capbreton, wander through its narrow streets (1) – also known as ‘balènes’ – some of which are named after the sailors, shipmasters and captains who once lived here. Continue along the pedestrianised Rue du Général-de-Gaulle (2), known as the ‘Grand’rue’, and admire, at numbers 48 and 56, the two medieval corbelled and half-timbered houses known as the ‘Maisons des Anglais’. As you continue on your way, you’ll come across the charming, tree-lined square named ‘Yan dou Gouf’ (3) after Jean Duboscq, a Gascon poet and schoolteacher. Nearby is the ‘L’Écume des jours’ media library, named in honour of Boris Vian, who stayed in Capbreton in 1940 and met his wife Michelle there. Do stop off a little further on at the Maison de l’Oralité et du Patrimoine (4), situated in the heart of the town.
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Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 28 October 2026.