Biscarosse
Biscarosse is a commune of 12,487 people (2007). It is in the region Nouvelle-Aquitaine in the Landes department in the southwest of France.
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| The Biscarrosse Elm in January; died 2010. | |
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| Administration | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Aquitaine |
| Department | Landes |
| Arrondissement | Mont-de-Marsan |
| Canton | Parentis |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de commune des Grands Lacs |
| Mayor | Alain Dudon (2001–2008) |
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| Elevation | 0–78 m (0–256 ft) (avg. 26 m (85 ft)*) |
| Land area1 | 160.48 km2 (61.96 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 12,487 (2007) |
| - Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 40046/ 40600 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Education
A campus of the École nationale de l'aviation civile (French civil aviation university) is located at Biscarosse.
Biscarosse Media
We visited La Rive campsite near to Biscarosse when staying with Eurocamp. The campsite has direct access to the lake via a lovely beach and this photo was taken one evening. Go Camp France*More photos can be seen on La Rive Campsite
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