Hossegor places its bets on the contemp­orary style

Renowned for its holiday atmosphere and as an international surfing centre, the commune of Hossegor enjoys enormous architectural freedom, enabling it to authorise more modern housing than in the Basque Country. Based in Biarritz, the agency Ateliers Lofts & Associés takes a look at this flagship town in Les Landes, whose property market corresponds to the contemporary style which takes priority in its portfolio...

A seaside resort with an image both sporty and elegant, Hossegor is characterized by an up-to-the-minute art of living allowing for the construction of modern villas drawing clients from French and foreign cities. “The département of Les Landes, much more open-minded in terms of architecture, contains real treasures of houses with cubic lines, light and airy, and often of Californian inspiration,” says Julie Lamboley. “While Biarritz still represents the core of our activity, our passion for architecture and the contemporary style has taken us to Les Landes, and Hossegor in particular, where we currently have some superb modern properties for sale.” Characterized by a market mainly consisting of second residences appealing to many Parisian and foreign buyers, Hossegor boasts three privileged neighbourhoods. Julie Lamboley explains : “The area between the lake and sea is a very chic neighbourhood with prestigious houses of at least 200 m2. Then there are the neighbourhoods near the golf -course and lake, Super Hossegor also, nestling on the hills, with houses offering sublime views of the lake and ocean”. Benefiting from a very buoyant market with prices ranging from 7,000 to 10,000 € per sq. metre, Hossegor appeals for its laid-back lifestyle and desirable homes : “In Hossegor and Les Landes, one definitely finds the most beautiful contemporary homes on the market, including Basco-Landaise villas luxuriously rehabilitated to suit today’s taste and remarkable properties designed by architects”.

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Facing the Côte Sauvage, this timberframe villa designed by an architect offers an unimpeded view of the ocean. On two floors, its living space of 180 m2 consists of a vast living-room with hearth and a kitchen opening out to large terraces facing in three directions, and four bedrooms including a master suite. Extension possible. 1.050.000 €.

Facing the Côte Sauvage, this timberframe villa designed by an architect offers an unimpeded view of the ocean. On two floors, its living space of 180 m2 consists of a vast living-room with hearth and a kitchen opening out to large terraces facing in three directions, and four bedrooms including a master suite. Extension possible. 1.050.000 €.

After following studies at business school, not really designed to prepare her for the property sector, Julie Lamboley fell for the charm of the concept behind Ateliers Lofts & Associés. Since 2009, she has been responsible for the agency in Biarritz.

After following studies at business school, not really designed to prepare her for the property sector, Julie Lamboley fell for the charm of the concept behind Ateliers Lofts & Associés. Since 2009, she has been responsible for the agency in Biarritz.

On the edge of the Hossegor golf-course, this smart contemporary house designed by an architect basks in light within a privileged environment. It living space of 215 m2 is comprised on the ground floor of a vast living-room opening out to the terrace and heated pool, a kitchen, and a large master suite. The first floor offers three bedrooms including a second suite extended by a terrace. 2.085.000 €.

On the edge of the Hossegor golf-course, this smart contemporary house designed by an architect basks in light within a privileged environment. It living space of 215 m2 is comprised on the ground floor of a vast living-room opening out to the terrace and heated pool, a kitchen, and a large master suite. The first floor offers three bedrooms including a second suite extended by a terrace. 2.085.000 €.