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{{Infobox French commune
{{Infobox French commune
|name = Soorts-Hossegor
|name = Soorts-Hossegor
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|image = Hossegor June 2006.jpg
|image = Hossegor June 2006.jpg
|image coat of arms = Blason de Soorts-Hossegor.svg
|image coat of arms = Blason de Soorts-Hossegor.svg
|region = Nouvelle-Aquitaine
|department = Landes
|arrondissement = Dax
|arrondissement = Dax
|canton = Marensin Sud
|canton = Marensin Sud
|INSEE = 40304
|INSEE = 40304
|postal code = 40150
|postal code = 40150
|mayor = Christophe Vignaud<ref>{{cite web|title=Répertoire national des élus: les maires|url=https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/datasets/r/2876a346-d50c-4911-934e-19ee07b0e503|publisher=data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises|date=13 September 2022|language=fr}}</ref>
|mayor = Xavier Gaudio
|term = 2014–2013
|term = 2020&ndash;2026
|intercommunality =
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|elevation max m = 55
|elevation max m = 55
|area km2 = 14.51
|area km2 = 14.51
|population = 3826
|population = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_total}}
|population date = 2013
|population date = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_as_of}}
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'''Soorts-Hossegor''' ({{IPA-fr|sɔʁts ɔsgɔʁ}};<ref>{{Cite web|title=LES VOEUX DU MAIRE DE SOORTS-HOSSEGOR|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=5&v=0_LpuFYWlR4&feature=youtu.be|accessdate=|author=Ville de Soorts-Hossegor|date=|format=|publisher=|language=}}</ref> {{lang-oc|Sòrts e Òssagòr}}) is a commune in the [[departments of France|French department]] of [[Landes (department)|Landes]], [[Nouvelle-Aquitaine]], southwestern France,<ref>[https://www.insee.fr/fr/metadonnees/cog/commune/COM40304-soorts-hossegor INSEE commune file]</ref> 20&nbsp;km (12 miles) north of [[Biarritz]].


It is a well known [[seaside resort]] that is renowned for its [[Surf break|surfing]]. The city's economy is centered around surfing. Its inhabitants are called Hossegoriens.
'''Soorts-Hossegor''' (''Sòrts e Òssagòr'' in [[Occitan language|Occitan]]) is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Landes (department)|Landes]] [[Departments of France|department]] in [[Nouvelle-Aquitaine]] in southwestern [[France]], 20&nbsp;km (12 miles) north of [[Biarritz]].


== Name ==
It is well known as a seaside resort and [[surfing]] center, considered as one of the best surfing locales in the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/surfing/6486949/Surfing-10-best-places-in-the-world.html |title=Surfing: 10 best places in the world |first=Harriet |last=Alexander |work=[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]] |date=November 2, 2009 |accessdate=November 11, 2015}}</ref> The city's economy is centered on surfing.
In 1913, the town associated the toponym of Hossegor, from the name of its marine lake, with its original name of Soorts.

The root of Soorts is probably close to that of ''Sorde'', the verb {{lang|fr|gascon sórder}} or {{lang|fr|sordar}}, {{lang|fr|sourdre}}, meaning "where there are sources".

Related names are Sor (Ariège, Sort) and Sort-en-Chalosse (Landes) from the same Gascon etymon.

The origin of ''Hossegor'' is more obscure: it may be an Aquitain or Basque name to be attached to the hydronyms ''osse'' and the adjective ''gorri'', meaning "dry water".


==History==
==History==
Hossegor became a seaside resort in the early twentieth century. It is located between the cities of Biarritz and Arcachon.
Until 1310, the mouth of the [[Adour]] was in the district of [[Capbreton-Hossegor]]. When the [[Vikings]] attacked the area in 840, they settled immediately in the deserted swamps around the mouth. At that time, the chief of the invaders was [[Asgeir]].


Initially, it attracted wealthy visitors from large cities like Paris.
Asgeir did not stay in [[Gascony]] where [[Björn Ironside|Björn]], his half-brother, settled, but tried with [[Pepin II of Aquitaine]] to conquer [[Aquitaine]] between the [[Garonne]] and the [[Loire]].


Some noteworthy visitors to Soorts-Hossegor have included [[J.H. Rosny]] in 1903 and [[Paul Margueritte]] in 1909.
Hossegor remained a whale-hunting area until the 14th century. Hossegor is a part of the little town of Soorts.


Other personalities later joined them, like [[Charles Derennes]] in 1913, then Maxime Leroy, Gaston Chérau, Pierre Benoit, Tristan Dereme and [[Leon Blum]] in 1920.
==Surfing==

Hossegor has long been one of the premier surfing locations in Europe, with a series of world-class beach breaks such as Gravière and La Nord, and with nearby beach breaks in Capbreton and Seignosse such as La Piste and Bourdaines. It supports a thriving nightlife through the summer, centered at La Plage Centrale. It holds the [[Quiksilver Pro France]] contest every year in October.
After the [[World War II|Second World War]], the town attracted a wider selection of visitors, including industrialists, academics and doctors. From the 1920s, real estate programs increased the arrival of tourists in the resort.

Some architects of the time became famous and embarked on many architectural projects. For example, in the early 1930s, the Gomez brothers built the ''Place des Landais:'' it was the first development of the waterfront in the town. This seafront was unique at the time. Indeed, the two architects built villas "en bande" (in a row) in the néo-Basque architectural style.

Many hotels were built at that time, such as ''Les Hortensias du Lac'', a four-star luxury hotel with an extraordinary view of the marine lake, and the Mercedes, a three-star hotel near the city center overlooking the canal.

The Sporting Casino was built in those years; it attracted an elegant and wealthy clientele. Today, it hosts various exhibitions and events. It has also become an influential sports complex with its swimming pool, tennis courts and a miniature golf course.

Since the late 1990s, ultra-modern villas have been built in the resort.

Privileged individuals build huge villas near the lake and golf course in the same architectural style.

==Climate==
<div style="width:82%;">
{{Weather box
|location = Soorts-Hossegor (1981–2010 averages, extremes 1954–present)
|metric first = Yes
|single line = Yes
|Jan record high C = 22.5
|Feb record high C = 28.9
|Mar record high C = 30.0
|Apr record high C = 34.0
|May record high C = 36.5
|Jun record high C = 40.6
|Jul record high C = 41.0
|Aug record high C = 40.5
|Sep record high C = 39.0
|Oct record high C = 33.9
|Nov record high C = 29.0
|Dec record high C = 24.2
|year record high C = 41.0
|Jan high C = 11.9
|Feb high C = 13.3
|Mar high C = 16.1
|Apr high C = 17.6
|May high C = 21.1
|Jun high C = 23.6
|Jul high C = 25.8
|Aug high C = 26.3
|Sep high C = 24.5
|Oct high C = 20.6
|Nov high C = 15.2
|Dec high C = 12.3
|year high C = 19.1
|Jan mean C = 7.8
|Feb mean C = 8.7
|Mar mean C = 11.1
|Apr mean C = 12.9
|May mean C = 16.4
|Jun mean C = 19.2
|Jul mean C = 21.3
|Aug mean C = 21.6
|Sep mean C = 19.3
|Oct mean C = 15.9
|Nov mean C = 11.1
|Dec mean C = 8.4
|year mean C = 14.5
|Jan low C = 3.8
|Feb low C = 4.0
|Mar low C = 6.1
|Apr low C = 8.1
|May low C = 11.7
|Jun low C = 14.7
|Jul low C = 16.8
|Aug low C = 16.9
|Sep low C = 14.0
|Oct low C = 11.1
|Nov low C = 6.9
|Dec low C = 4.6
|year low C = 9.9
|Jan record low C = -13.3
|Feb record low C = -12.9
|Mar record low C = -8.0
|Apr record low C = -2.7
|May record low C = 1.0
|Jun record low C = 5.1
|Jul record low C = 7.5
|Aug record low C = 8.3
|Sep record low C = 3.8
|Oct record low C = -0.9
|Nov record low C = -6.6
|Dec record low C = -10.2
|year record low C = -13.3
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 105.8
|Feb precipitation mm = 85.2
|Mar precipitation mm = 75.6
|Apr precipitation mm = 97.4
|May precipitation mm = 83.6
|Jun precipitation mm = 67.6
|Jul precipitation mm = 56.2
|Aug precipitation mm = 74.6
|Sep precipitation mm = 91.6
|Oct precipitation mm = 116.9
|Nov precipitation mm = 154.0
|Dec precipitation mm = 116.6
|year precipitation mm = 1125.1
|unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
|Jan precipitation days = 13.0
|Feb precipitation days = 11.0
|Mar precipitation days = 11.1
|Apr precipitation days = 12.8
|May precipitation days = 11.2
|Jun precipitation days = 8.7
|Jul precipitation days = 7.3
|Aug precipitation days = 7.9
|Sep precipitation days = 9.0
|Oct precipitation days = 11.8
|Nov precipitation days = 13.2
|Dec precipitation days = 12.8
|year precipitation days = 129.9
|source 1 = [[Météo France]]<ref>{{cite web
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180330020114/https://donneespubliques.meteofrance.fr/FichesClim/FICHECLIM_40304001.pdf
| archive-date = 30 March 2018
| url = https://donneespubliques.meteofrance.fr/FichesClim/FICHECLIM_40304001.pdf
| title = Soorts-Hossego (40)
| work = Fiche Climatologique: Statistiques 1981–2010 et records
| publisher = Meteo France
| language = fr
| access-date = 29 March 2018}}</ref>
}}
</div>

== Sports and events ==
Municipal Stadium Soorts-Hossegor.

Every year, at the end of September, the greatest surfers of the world meet on the beaches of Hossegor to compete in a race counting for the pro world championships: the Quiksilver Pro France. The French Surf Federation has its headquarters in Hossegor. Surfing is a big attraction for visitors and a very important tourist activity for Hossegor.

It has long been one of the premier surfing locations in Europe, with a series of world-class beach breaks such as Gravière and La Nord, and with nearby beach breaks in Capbreton and Seignosse such as La Piste and Bourdaines.

In Hossegor there is also a large lake where many water activities can be enjoyed. The Landes forest is popular with nature lovers and cyclists.

Each summer the Grand Prix des Landes takes place on the Hossegor golf course. The Hossegor Golf Club is in the national league for both men's and women's golfers.

Golf is a popular activity in the Soorts-Hossegor region (and elsewhere on the Atlantic coast around Biarritz). Other sports available in the town are diving, tennis, horse riding and Basque [[Basque pelota|pelote]].

Another event takes place during Easter weekend: the sale of "spirit surf" clothes. More than 100,000 people flock to the craft zone where the European headquarters of brands such as [[Rip Curl]] and [[Billabong (clothing)|Billabong]] are located, looking to purchase sport clothes.


==Population==
==Population==
In 2020, the town had 3,497 inhabitants, a decrease of 7.8% compared to 2012.
{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
|align=left
|align = none
|cols = 2
|1793|197
|percentages = pagr
|1806|217
|source = EHESS<ref name=ehess>{{Cassini-Ehess|36561|Soorts-Hossegor}}</ref> and INSEE (1968-2017)<ref name=pophist>[https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/4515315?geo=COM-40304#ancre-POP_T1 Population en historique depuis 1968], INSEE</ref>
|1821|224
|1793 |197
|1831|246
|1821 |224
|1841|266
|1846 |268
|1851|294
|1872 |351
|1861|308
|1901 |386
|1872|339
|1926 |498
|1881|381
|1946 |1175
|1891|414
|1962 |1755
|1901|386
|1968 |2071
|1911|400
|1975 |2248
|1921|404
|1982 |2544
|1931|921
|1990 |2829
|1946|1175
|1999 |3292
|1954|1358
|2007 |3629
|1962|1755
|2012 |3792
|1968|2071
|2017 |3580
|1975|2248
|1982|2544
|1990|2829
|1999|3292
|2008|3672
|2013|3826
}}
}}
{{clear-left}}


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==References==
==References==
*[http://www.insee.fr/fr/themes/comparateur.asp?codgeo=com-40304 INSEE statistics]
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* Sébastien Barrère, Petite histoire d'Hossegor, Éditions Cairn, 2015, 156 p. ({{ISBN|978-2-35068-284-6}})
* Sébastien Barrère, Petite histoire d'Hossegor, Éditions Cairn, 2015, 156 p. ({{ISBN|978-2-35068-284-6}})
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 3 June 2024

Soorts-Hossegor
Commune
Coat of arms of Soorts-Hossegor
Coat of arms
Location of Soorts-Hossegor
Map
Soorts-Hossegor is located in France
Soorts-Hossegor
Soorts-Hossegor
Soorts-Hossegor is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Soorts-Hossegor
Soorts-Hossegor
Coordinates: 43°39′34″N 1°25′36″W / 43.6594°N 1.4267°W / 43.6594; -1.4267
CountryFrance
RegionNouvelle-Aquitaine
DepartmentLandes
ArrondissementDax
CantonMarensin Sud
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Christophe Vignaud[1]
Area
1
14.51 km2 (5.60 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
3,520
 • Density240/km2 (630/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
40304 /40150
Elevation0–55 m (0–180 ft)
(avg. 10 m or 33 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Soorts-Hossegor (French pronunciation: [sɔʁts ɔsgɔʁ];[3] Occitan: Sòrts e Òssagòr) is a commune in the French department of Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France,[4] 20 km (12 miles) north of Biarritz.

It is a well known seaside resort that is renowned for its surfing. The city's economy is centered around surfing. Its inhabitants are called Hossegoriens.

Name

[edit]

In 1913, the town associated the toponym of Hossegor, from the name of its marine lake, with its original name of Soorts.

The root of Soorts is probably close to that of Sorde, the verb gascon sórder or sordar, sourdre, meaning "where there are sources".

Related names are Sor (Ariège, Sort) and Sort-en-Chalosse (Landes) from the same Gascon etymon.

The origin of Hossegor is more obscure: it may be an Aquitain or Basque name to be attached to the hydronyms osse and the adjective gorri, meaning "dry water".

History

[edit]

Hossegor became a seaside resort in the early twentieth century. It is located between the cities of Biarritz and Arcachon.

Initially, it attracted wealthy visitors from large cities like Paris.

Some noteworthy visitors to Soorts-Hossegor have included J.H. Rosny in 1903 and Paul Margueritte in 1909.

Other personalities later joined them, like Charles Derennes in 1913, then Maxime Leroy, Gaston Chérau, Pierre Benoit, Tristan Dereme and Leon Blum in 1920.

After the Second World War, the town attracted a wider selection of visitors, including industrialists, academics and doctors. From the 1920s, real estate programs increased the arrival of tourists in the resort.

Some architects of the time became famous and embarked on many architectural projects. For example, in the early 1930s, the Gomez brothers built the Place des Landais: it was the first development of the waterfront in the town. This seafront was unique at the time. Indeed, the two architects built villas "en bande" (in a row) in the néo-Basque architectural style.

Many hotels were built at that time, such as Les Hortensias du Lac, a four-star luxury hotel with an extraordinary view of the marine lake, and the Mercedes, a three-star hotel near the city center overlooking the canal.

The Sporting Casino was built in those years; it attracted an elegant and wealthy clientele. Today, it hosts various exhibitions and events. It has also become an influential sports complex with its swimming pool, tennis courts and a miniature golf course.

Since the late 1990s, ultra-modern villas have been built in the resort.

Privileged individuals build huge villas near the lake and golf course in the same architectural style.

Climate

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Climate data for Soorts-Hossegor (1981–2010 averages, extremes 1954–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 22.5
(72.5) 		28.9
(84.0) 		30.0
(86.0) 		34.0
(93.2) 		36.5
(97.7) 		40.6
(105.1) 		41.0
(105.8) 		40.5
(104.9) 		39.0
(102.2) 		33.9
(93.0) 		29.0
(84.2) 		24.2
(75.6) 		41.0
(105.8)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 11.9
(53.4) 		13.3
(55.9) 		16.1
(61.0) 		17.6
(63.7) 		21.1
(70.0) 		23.6
(74.5) 		25.8
(78.4) 		26.3
(79.3) 		24.5
(76.1) 		20.6
(69.1) 		15.2
(59.4) 		12.3
(54.1) 		19.1
(66.4)
Daily mean °C (°F) 7.8
(46.0) 		8.7
(47.7) 		11.1
(52.0) 		12.9
(55.2) 		16.4
(61.5) 		19.2
(66.6) 		21.3
(70.3) 		21.6
(70.9) 		19.3
(66.7) 		15.9
(60.6) 		11.1
(52.0) 		8.4
(47.1) 		14.5
(58.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 3.8
(38.8) 		4.0
(39.2) 		6.1
(43.0) 		8.1
(46.6) 		11.7
(53.1) 		14.7
(58.5) 		16.8
(62.2) 		16.9
(62.4) 		14.0
(57.2) 		11.1
(52.0) 		6.9
(44.4) 		4.6
(40.3) 		9.9
(49.8)
Record low °C (°F) −13.3
(8.1) 		−12.9
(8.8) 		−8.0
(17.6) 		−2.7
(27.1) 		1.0
(33.8) 		5.1
(41.2) 		7.5
(45.5) 		8.3
(46.9) 		3.8
(38.8) 		−0.9
(30.4) 		−6.6
(20.1) 		−10.2
(13.6) 		−13.3
(8.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 105.8
(4.17) 		85.2
(3.35) 		75.6
(2.98) 		97.4
(3.83) 		83.6
(3.29) 		67.6
(2.66) 		56.2
(2.21) 		74.6
(2.94) 		91.6
(3.61) 		116.9
(4.60) 		154.0
(6.06) 		116.6
(4.59) 		1,125.1
(44.30)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 13.0 11.0 11.1 12.8 11.2 8.7 7.3 7.9 9.0 11.8 13.2 12.8 129.9
Source: Météo France[5]

Sports and events

[edit]

Municipal Stadium Soorts-Hossegor.

Every year, at the end of September, the greatest surfers of the world meet on the beaches of Hossegor to compete in a race counting for the pro world championships: the Quiksilver Pro France. The French Surf Federation has its headquarters in Hossegor. Surfing is a big attraction for visitors and a very important tourist activity for Hossegor.

It has long been one of the premier surfing locations in Europe, with a series of world-class beach breaks such as Gravière and La Nord, and with nearby beach breaks in Capbreton and Seignosse such as La Piste and Bourdaines.

In Hossegor there is also a large lake where many water activities can be enjoyed. The Landes forest is popular with nature lovers and cyclists.

Each summer the Grand Prix des Landes takes place on the Hossegor golf course. The Hossegor Golf Club is in the national league for both men's and women's golfers.

Golf is a popular activity in the Soorts-Hossegor region (and elsewhere on the Atlantic coast around Biarritz). Other sports available in the town are diving, tennis, horse riding and Basque pelote.

Another event takes place during Easter weekend: the sale of "spirit surf" clothes. More than 100,000 people flock to the craft zone where the European headquarters of brands such as Rip Curl and Billabong are located, looking to purchase sport clothes.

Population

[edit]

In 2020, the town had 3,497 inhabitants, a decrease of 7.8% compared to 2012.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1793 197—    
1821 224+0.46%
1846 268+0.72%
1872 351+1.04%
1901 386+0.33%
1926 498+1.02%
1946 1,175+4.39%
1962 1,755+2.54%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 2,071+2.80%
1975 2,248+1.18%
1982 2,544+1.78%
1990 2,829+1.34%
1999 3,292+1.70%
2007 3,629+1.23%
2012 3,792+0.88%
2017 3,580−1.14%
Source: EHESS[6] and INSEE (1968-2017)[7]
  • Plage Centrale.
    Plage Centrale.

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Ville de Soorts-Hossegor. "LES VOEUX DU MAIRE DE SOORTS-HOSSEGOR".
  4. ^ INSEE commune file
  5. ^ "Soorts-Hossego (40)" (PDF). Fiche Climatologique: Statistiques 1981–2010 et records (in French). Meteo France. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  6. ^ Des villages de Cassini aux communes d'aujourd'hui: Commune data sheet Soorts-Hossegor, EHESS (in French).
  7. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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