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Lacanau

City in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Overview

Lacanau is a charming coastal town in southwest France famous for its expansive beaches, surf culture, and pine forests. It offers a relaxed atmosphere with lively seasonal activity and easy access to natural beauty that appeals to families, surfers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Population
3,410
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.98°, -1.08°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,105
Local Cost
$1,380
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
68
English
45
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
20.2°C
Winter Avg
8.8°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-3.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
832 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
1
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
BOD
Distance
33 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.

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