weather

Serious heat this week, with Monday touching nearly 40°C and the rest of the week staying well above 30°C. Light winds all round, so there's no sea breeze to save you in the afternoon. Get on the beach early, keep sunscreen close, and drink more water than you think you need.

cinema: le rex

Showtimes weren't captured this run, so click through to the Le Rex programme for times before you head out.

• Toy Story 5 – version unknown. Woody and Buzz, round five.

• Disclosure Day – version unknown. Title suggests English-language origin; could be VO, worth checking.

• La Bataille de Gaulle: L'Âge de Fer – VF likely. Skip unless your French is comfortable.

• La Baleine et le musicien – VF likely. Skip unless your French is comfortable.

• L'Abandon – VF likely. Skip unless your French is comfortable.

• Pour le plaisir – VF likely. Skip unless your French is comfortable.

live music: le tube + area

Nothing confirmed at Le Tube for the week of 22–28 June. The season programme does have some good names on it — Muse, Manu Chao, The Cure, Feu! Chatterton, Gorillaz among them — but dates aren't locked in yet. Keep an eye on the Le Tube programme for updates.

surf culture & special events

Nothing lands in the next seven days. The closest thing on the radar is the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series – Hossegor Classic, which kicks off on 4 July. Worth keeping an eye on if you're around then.

[no surf culture events this week]

what's on this week

Pelote basque tournament, ongoing through 2 July, Trinquet de Soorts-Hossegor. The summer series is in full swing. Worth watching a session if you haven't seen it played live.

Les Halles Gourmandes, Friday 26 June, 18h–22h30. Street food market, runs every Friday evening through the summer. Good option before or instead of a restaurant.

Marché Saisonnier, Wednesday 25 June and Saturday 28 June, 9h–13h30, town centre. First mention this month: the seasonal market is now running multiple days a week. Produce, local goods, gets busy by 11.

Petit Market at Jo&Joe, Sunday 28 June, 11h–17h. Small makers market at the Jo&Joe hostel. Relaxed, worth a wander if you're around.

where to stay

Only one property came through from the agencies this week, so that's what we've got.

Domaine d'Aïga apartment lake-side · sleeps 4 · €1,850 / week · Locations Vacances Hossegor

Terrace apartment in the Domaine d'Aïga residence, a short walk from the Lac Marin. Quiet end of town, good for evenings by the water. The beach is a bike ride away rather than a walk, so you'll want wheels.

More options this week: check HossegorImmo directly for availability.

where to eat this week

This week: La Bohème for dinner. Order anything off the daily blackboard, whatever they've got in that day. Smart-casual, locals' pick, lake-side and worth the short walk. Around €30–50 a head, booking essential on weekends.

weather

Monday's the best of the week: warm, light wind, get outside. Tuesday through Friday turns grey and drizzly, with a gusty Tuesday to watch out for. It clears again by the weekend, so if you're arriving Friday, pack for both.

cinema: le rex

All films this week appear to be VF only — no version originale or VOSTFR screenings confirmed. Skip unless your French is comfortable.

The showtimes data covers screenings from Saturday 30 May, which falls outside this week's issue window (1–7 June). The listings below are what the scraper returned; check the venue links for updated scheduling.

• Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (VF) — Sat 30 May 20:15 — Mando and Grogu finally get the big-screen treatment. Booking
• Le Diable s'habille en Prada 2 (VF) — Sat 30 May 15:00 — The sequel, twenty years on. Booking
• L'Objet du délit (VF) — Sat 30 May 17:30 — Booking
• Histoires parallèles (VF) — times not confirmed, see venue link
• Pour le plaisir (VF) — times not confirmed, see venue link
• La Vénus électrique (VF) — times not confirmed, see venue link

Full week schedule at Le Rex.

live music: le tube + area

Nothing confirmed at Le Tube for the week of 1–7 June. The season programme has some good names coming — Vianney, Mylène Farmer, The Cure, Patrick Bruel, Youssou Ndour, Gaël Faye, Feu! Chatterton — but dates aren't locked in yet. Worth checking the Le Tube programme directly before you make plans.

surf culture & special events

Nothing lands in the next seven days. The Louis Lopez exhibition at Villa Seren ran through 31 May, so that's done. The next surf-culture event worth your time is the Custom SurfArt workshop with Peïfo on 14 June, where you can repaint or recycle a board with the guy they call "le peintre des surfeurs" — run by Save la Mermaid, bookable via hossegor.fr.

Further out: the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series returns to Hossegor on 4 July for the Hossegor Classic. Worth knowing about if you're planning a summer trip.

[no surf culture events this week]

what's on this week

La Villa Seren fête ses 10 ans, all week (1–7 Jun), Villa Seren. The gallery is marking a decade with a week of events. No times published yet, worth checking their door.

Pelote basque tournament, ongoing through 2 Jul, Trinquet de Soorts-Hossegor. The spring tournament is well underway. Worth an hour if you've never seen it live. Faster than it looks.

Marché Saisonnier, Wednesday 3 Jun, town centre, 9h–13h30. The mid-week market is back for the season. Decent produce, gets busy after 11.

Les Halles Gourmandes, Friday 5 Jun, from 18h. Street food evening, runs every Friday through summer. Good option if you don't want a sit-down dinner.

Fête du Centre, Saturday 6 Jun, town centre. The annual neighbourhood celebration. No programme details published yet, but it tends to take over the centre for most of the day.

where to stay

Top-floor apartment, town centre Town centre · sleeps 6 · €2,100 / week · Locations Vacances Hossegor

Third floor of a converted hotel, right in the middle of town. The 50m² terrace looks out over the lake and canal, which is the whole point. Ten minutes on foot to the ocean. You're walking distance from everything, and the lake view at sunset makes up for not being beachside.

Plage Sud apartment Beach · sleeps 4 · €1,400 / week · Locations Vacances Hossegor

First floor in a residence with a pool, right by the South beach. Compact for four, but the location does the work. Expect some noise in peak season. Good option if the priority is rolling out of bed and being in the water.

where to eat this week

This week: Le Surfing for lunch. Order the tuna tataki, eat with your feet practically in the sand. It's the right place after a morning session, no argument. Open March to October only, so worth using while it's running. Around €25–40 a head.

weather

Warm and dry through Thursday, then it peaks hard on Friday — 37°C mid-week is genuinely hot for May, so get on the beach early before the afternoon heat builds. Thunderstorms likely Sunday, but the rest of the week stays clear. Sun cream over a jacket this week.

cinema: le rex

Le Rex listings didn't return this week. Check the programme directly for what's showing and when.

live music: le tube + area

Nothing confirmed at Le Tube for the week of 18–24 May. The season programme has some decent names coming up, though: Massive Attack, The Cure, Jul, Skip The Use, La Maison Tellier, and a few others. Dates aren't locked in yet. Check the full programme for when things firm up.

surf culture & special events

Nothing surf-specific lands in the 18–24 May window this week. The We Are Family Festival runs 22–24 May in Hossegor but it's a general music and arts event across various venues, not surf culture, so it belongs in Block 6 if anywhere.

Worth flagging ahead: the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series – Hossegor Classic is listed for 4 July. No further details are public yet, but it's one to watch if you're planning a summer trip.

[no surf culture events this week]

what's on this week

Louis Lopez exhibition, Villa Seren – running until 31 May, open daily. Local artist, worth a look if you're passing through the centre.

We Are Family Festival, 22–24 May – three days across various spots in and around Hossegor. Eclectic programme, independently organised. Details thin on the ground but worth checking their own channels if that kind of thing's your bag.

Les Halles Gourmandes, Friday 22 May, 18h–22h30 – the weekly evening food market is back for the season. Good spot for a wander and something to eat before the night gets going.

Pelote basque tournament, Soorts-Hossegor trinquet – running through to 2 July. Drop in on a match if you've never seen it. Fast, loud, and nothing like what you'd expect.

where to stay

Domaine d'Aïga apartment · lake-side · sleeps 4 · €1,850 / week · Locations Vacances Hossegor Terrace facing the lake, quiet residential setting, and close enough to the water that you'll hear it at night. Better for evenings than early-morning surf checks.

Plage Sud apartment · beach · sleeps 4 · €1,200 / week · Locations Vacances Hossegor First floor of a villa right by La Sud, with ocean views from the flat. You'll hear the beach in summer, which is either the point or the problem depending on how you sleep.

where to eat this week

This week: Central Park for dinner. Order the burger or go with the fish of the day if it's on the board. Casual and family-friendly, no fuss. Around €20–30 a head. Worth noting: service slows right down on Saturday nights, so either go early or don't be in a rush.