Cazaux

Cazaux is a locality in the southwestern part of France, situated within the commune of La Teste-de-Buch in the Gironde department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It lies on the Atlantic coast in the Arcachon Bay area, approximately 60 kilometers southwest of Bordeaux and adjacent to the town of La Teste-de-Buch. The area is characterized by coastal landscapes and is part of a larger coastal community that includes the resort town of La Teste-de-Buch.

A notable feature of Cazaux is the Cazaux Air Base (Base aérienne 120 Cazaux), a military airfield operated by the French Air and Space Force. The base serves as a training facility for French and allied aircrews and hosts various units and activities related to aviation training and defense. It has historically contributed to regional employment and military aviation infrastructure.

As part of La Teste-de-Buch, Cazaux shares in the governance and services of the commune. The locality does not have separate municipal status, and demographic and administrative information is typically included in the statistics for La Teste-de-Buch. The area is linked to broader regional attractions around Arcachon Bay and the coastal plain of Gironde.