Huchet Beach House

La Beach House d’Huchet, also known as the “Maisons Marines d’Huchet,” is a private villa by Les Prés d’Eugénie, located at the very end of a sandy track where “the sky and the ocean merge.” Originally a timber-built hunting lodge, it is nestled between sand dunes, pine forests, a fresh-water stream, and the beach within the Courant d’Huchet Nature Reserve. Designed for “luxuriously wild holidays,” it comprises two charming and enchanting lodges where nature reigns supreme.

La Beach House features two vast, luxury “cabins” cradled in a sea of sand dunes. On the outside, the timber is weathered by sea spray; on the inside, you will find red lacquer wardrobes, ancient jars, and period opium tables from Indochinese and Indo-Portuguese eras. Each lodge spans approximately 120 m² and features:
A spacious living room with a fireplace and coffee corner.
An intimate bedroom tucked up against the dune.
A large bathroom with beautifully patinated terracotta floor tiles. Discover the details of Our Lodges.

The “Stay at Huchet” package is fully all-inclusive and features:
Our signature “Morning Brunch” breakfast.
A light picnic basket for a day at the beach.
Five O’Clock tea served with homemade cake.
A seafood dinner (Cuisine Marine) curated and prepared by your private Chef.
All beverages, wines, and aperitifs included during meals and throughout the day.
Complimentary bicycles (ideal for exploring the surrounding Courant d’Huchet Nature Reserve).
Beach gear, Pétanque sets, and bodyboards.
A traditional boat excursion on the Courant d’Huchet stream (available upon request).
The attentive and discreet service of the dedicated Huchet team. To discover more about the rhythm of life here, please browse our “Life on the Dune” brochure.

A wealth of experiences awaits you on-site and in the surrounding area:
Bicycle rentals to explore the extensive Landes cycling tracks.
Guided or independent hikes through the Nature Reserve (the Pas du Loup trail is a guest favorite).
A traditional boat trip down the Courant d’Huchet stream (5 km, approx. 2–3 hours).
Horseback riding through the pine forest or along the beach (8 km).
On-site surfing with private instructors.
A pristine beach right at the edge of the dune garden.
On-site Yoga sessions with Jan Wettich (Yin, Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga).
On-site Massages with Jana Wettich (60 or 90 minutes: reflexology, deep tissue, Ayurvedic).
Moliets Golf Course (5 km away, a 27-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones).
Stand-Up Paddleboarding on Lake Léon (5 km away).
Pétanque, Mölkky, bodyboarding, and tree-top adventure courses (accrobranche) in the forest.

Yes. La Beach House d’Huchet is located at the heart of the Courant d’Huchet National Nature Reserve, established on September 29, 1981, and spanning 656 hectares. The reserve is an integral part of the coastal wetlands created by the sand dunes blocking and accumulating inland waterways. The stream (le courant) runs for about 9 km westward to the Huchet marsh, then turns south along the dune ridge before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean at a spot known as “Deléon.” The stream itself has been classified as a national natural monument since 1934.

The Maisons Marines d’Huchet can be reached:
By Air: Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport (80 km, 1 hour) or Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (150 km, 1 hour 30 mins).
By Road from Bordeaux or Paris: Take the A63 motorway toward Bayonne, exit at Castets, then follow signs for Linxe and Vielle-Saint-Girons.
By Road from Biarritz: Take the A63 motorway toward Bordeaux, exit at Magescq, then follow signs for Léon and Moliets-et-Maa.
By Train: Dax TGV high-speed train station (35 km, 35 minutes).

The Huchet hamlet was built in 1858 by Baron Boulart—an explorer and pioneer of the newly planted Landes forest—to serve as a hunting lodge. The property centers around a colonial-style Main House, two timber Lodges (former boat sheds), and a small chapel named “Estelle de la Mar.” In 1908, the Italian poet Gabriele D’Annunzio discovered the Courant d’Huchet, and the area quickly became a gathering place for “people of intellect and fine taste.” Following the establishment of the National Nature Reserve in 1981, the Guérard Family acquired the property in 1997. They carefully restored the houses to their original spirit, furnishing them with their private collection of Indochinese and Indo-Portuguese antiques and paintings. La Beach House officially opened to guests in 1999.

The Maisons Marines are nestled in a “lette”—a unique geographical feature defined as a depression between two sand dunes—which marks the border where the pine forest meets the beach. Between the Dune of Pilat to the north and the Bidassoa River in Hendaye to the south lies a magnificent 150-kilometer stretch of wild, golden, and beautifully preserved sand beach, bordered by the great Landes pine forest. Along this coastline, charming coastal villages like Moliets, Léon, and Vielle-Saint-Girons offer the ultimate immersion in pristine nature.

You can book La Beach House online via the Les Prés d’Eugénie booking engine (selecting the Stay at Huchet package), by phone at +33 5 58 05 06 07, or by email at reservation@lespresdeugenie.com. To explore all the nuances of our all-inclusive stays, please visit our dedicated Stay at Huchet page. Our concierge team remains at your entire disposal for any bespoke requests.

Children of all ages are warmly welcome at La Beach House d’Huchet. One of our two lodges, “Rose des Vents,” is perfectly suited for families, featuring a charming small attic bedroom that accommodates up to 2 children. Dedicated children’s packages are also available. Nearby family experiences include Lake Léon, which offers a peaceful and safe beach for toddlers, as well as pedal boats and stand-up paddleboards for older children. Aquitaine’s largest tree-top adventure park (Accrobranche) is also located just 3 kilometers away, offering a wonderful day out for the whole family.