Le Bassin d’Arcachon

The bay of Archachon, staying there means discovering wonderful seaside resorts bathed by a unique, smooth and relaxed rhythm of life. Armed with our tourist guide, discover the country of oyster and fishing which is also famous for its beautiful natural surroundings. The ‘Bassin d’Archahon’ is both an exceptional and a family resort. It is also ideal for sports such as hiking, boat rides or cycling.

Basin with the tides

The ‘Bassin d’Arcachon’ welcomes you in Gironde, lulled by the tides, it is open to the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by several towns and villages specialised in fishing, oyster and seaside tourism. The ‘Bassin d’Arcachon’ will make discover the ‘Pays de Buch’, of which it forms part, while enjoying an oceanic climate characterized by mild temperatures and sunny weather.

On the edge of the ‘Bassin d'Arcachon’ unfolds a natural beauty spot, with sand dunes and large wooded strips that offer a fantastic contrast of colours and landscapes. You can spend your holidays in Aquitaine next to the ‘Bassin d'Arcachon’ in La Teste de Buch , home to ‘l’Île aux Oiseaux’ and its unique sceneries , dotted with ‘Tchanquées’ huts , a name borrowed from Gascony , which means shacks mounted on stilts.

Do not forget to pay a visit to the bird sanctuary of Teich , set on the banks of the pond , it offers bird watching in the heart of a diverse landscape , it is possible to walk , bike or canoe and kayak .

Holidays in the Arcachon Basin

In the south of the basin, Arcachon offers many advantages to discover all the natural site, you can enjoy the lively city centre, visit the XIX style wonderful villas and relax along the jetties or the seven kilometres of natural beach. Very popular during summer times, Arcachon remains lively throughout the year thanks to the events proposed, its thalassotherapy centre, its gastronomic tradition with its seafood restaurants and the ever green charm of the neighbourhoods.

Discover another great natural site of Arcachon, the ‘Dune of Pilat’. Towering from 190 meters of height, once on top, you can admire a fantastic view from the classified site, the most visited Aquitaine spot with more than one and a half million visitors each year!

On the north shore of the Bay of Arcachon, discover the ’Lège Cap Ferret’ a famous holiday destination with beaches and in the close vicinity of Ares and ‘Andernos les Bains’ where you can enjoy a pleasant family holiday.

By Kevin