Lacanau (; , ) is a commune in the Gironde department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Lacanau is a surfing area.
Lacanau is a member of the Community of Municipalities Médoc's Lakes which includes the municipalities of Lacanau, Carcans and Hourtin, the territory Médoc Océan.
History
The United States Navy established a naval air station at NAS 001 Le Moutchic on 31 August 1917 to operate seaplanes during World War I. Franco-British Aviation FBA Type C seaplanes were involved in spotting German submarines.
The base closed shortly after the First Armistice at Compiègne.
Population
See also Communes of the Gironde department
References
External links
Official website of the tourist office Médoc Océan Official Youtube of the tourist office Médoc Océan Official Flicker of the tourist office Médoc Océan Lacanauocean.com