Le Barp has a special geographic situation because it is located between Bordeaux and Arcachon Bay which are two highly tourist destinations.

The town was founded around the hospital that already existed in the thirteenth century instead of the current church and which did not survive the abandonment of the pilgrimage.

The company Planasa (Darbonne Pépinière) produces strawberries and small red fruits and also exports and markets plants.

Le Barp is famous for its production of Sables des Landes asparagus and its cooking recipes.

Le Barp, situated on the territory of the Landes de Gascogne Regional Park, participates in the Contemporary Art Forest Project (Forêt d'Art Contemporain in French).