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Eco-friendly destination

For several years now, Seignosse has been strongly committed to the sustainable and harmonious development of the town, so that all residents and visitors can enjoy an exceptional quality of life in close contact with nature.

Here, there are no castles or ancient ruins; our heritage and history are intimately linked to the natural environment: the traditional pastoral practices of the wetlands, followed by forestry, and finally the development of tourism and activities linked to the ocean.

Seignosse’s very essence lies in its natural heritage and sweeping landscapes, which invite you to take a break, switch off from everyday life and recharge your batteries far from the crowds.

The commitments of the municipality of Seignosse
  • More than 500 hectares are strictly protected (Nature Reserve, ZNIEFF, Natura 2000 sites)
  • Penon and Estagnots beaches have been awarded the ‘Destination d’Excellence’ and ‘Blue Flag’ labels
  • Solar panels have been installed on new facilities
  • No use of pesticides and differentiated management of green spaces to promote biodiversity
  • Installation of dry toilets at strategic locations
  • Sustainable water and energy management
  • Removal of impervious surfaces from car parks and restoration of dune foothills
    The Tourist Office’s commitments
    • Adopting a sensible approach to paper and digital technology
    • Putting eco-friendly practices into action in our daily lives
    • Promoting staff wellbeing at work
    • Raising visitors’ awareness
    • Supporting tourism businesses in becoming more environmentally responsible
    • Raising awareness and providing training on sustainable development
    • Promoting the accessibility of the destination

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