Tourist Attractions & Monuments sur la Côte Aquitaine

It is the oldest Town Hall in France, and therefore one of the oldest civil buildings. Also known as the Old Grain Market, it is said to have been built at the request of Richard the Lionheart, Duke of Aquitaine before becoming King of England, between the 12th and 13th centuries. Over the centuries, the building has undergone numerous alterations such as the construction of Renaissance-style openings and the addition of a flamboyant style balcony on the first floor, where the meetings of the Jurade were held until the Revolution. Today, the room can accommodate exhibitions.

The heart of the Arcachon basin is one of the most interesting natural areas in France thanks to the richness of its flora and fauna: herons, crested, cormorants, swans, various species of ducks, otters and ragondins. There are also attractions in its landscapes: marshy shores of the delta of the Leyre, ancient salt marshes transformed in the th century into fish tanks, built dikes. It is for us to discover all these treasures that 13 kilometres of trails were built in 1985: It is the coastal trail that leaves from the Port of Cassy to Lanton to the Domaine de Certainly in Audenge. It borders the tanks of the Renet, the beach of Suzette, the fish tanks, the Conche de Lanton for finally arriving at Domaine de True - see Audenge. The Sportifs can continue to the port of Audenge on 3,5 km, still on the coastal trail, the domaine de Graveyron. At every point of access to the circuit, pedestrians have parking lots and are informed by signs and guidance tags. A very nice nature walk.

The Flora Atlantica farm is becoming a must. Take advantage of its ecology boom and holiday makers that come with it. As soon as you get to the farm, visitors will be immersed in an invisible world with fitted sunglasses. The botany farm offers a visit to its greenhouse that identifies plant species that are found only on the Gironde coast. To discover a variety of herbs, two solutions are available: the free tour or that accompanied by a horticulturist. Through his comments and anecdotes, medicinal plants or herb spices on the waterfront will have no secret for you. Creative workshops and introduction to eco-gardening will be helpful for you to become familiar with the ancient art of plant weaving. You can then go back with a local and original souvenir that you will know how to keep! Walking or horse rides in the region are also organized, with tasting of local products.

Municipal authorization of February 25, 1984. 2 km south of the Gressier beach.

Great and very beautiful beach exclusively naturist that is managed by the center. Dangerous but supervised. Attendance is important near access to the beach, it is family. If you are not in the center, just follow La Jenny Road to the end, without turning left towards the center entrance. You arrive at a large parking lot frequented by the surfers and you can only reach the beach by the dunes.

Between beaches, nature and authenticity, its name makes you dream... This last village of the Peninsula is the most famous and it gave it its name. Forest, dunes and beaches, this is how we could summarize the landscape of Cap Ferret. But this place is especially enchanting thanks to the unique view that it offers on the dune of Pilat and the meeting between the Basin and the Ocean. Make sure you get to the point! Of course, you have to drive a few more kilometers, but I promise you, you won't regret it! The picture is sublime, the colors are bewitching and different at each visit. The lighthouse also gives a beautiful view of the Basin, from the Bird Island to the Dune du Pilat, passing by the fishing village of Mimbeau. The Bélisaire district is one of the liveliest and busiest in Cap Ferret and many restaurants line the pedestrian promenade. You will love to lose yourself in the small streets lined with pine trees and wooden houses, each more beautiful than the next. Thelanding stage (with its restaurants) is also very popular with walkers and anglers. It is always the starting point of the shuttles to Arcachon. Cap Ferret is appreciated by the big fortunes of the CAC 40, the movie and song stars who have bought well hidden houses, often in the 44 hectares area. You will sometimes meet them at Chez Pierre, Chez Hortense, at the Pinasse Café or at the Wharf. Cap Ferret has also been used as a film location for various movies.

Yes, vineyard used to be grown here, on the Cap Ferret peninsula. Muscat, chasselas or cabernet, the avenues of the penisula still bear the mark. Surrounded by fine sand beaches, the village has superb villas scattered on the slope of the dune and its marina, dating back to 1960 and built on former fish tanks, is quite remarkable. Here the tide arises less than elsewhere, due to the unusual layout of the coast and the channels. Thus a large cement pontoon could be built in order to load heavy tonnages on boats.

Dug in the middle of the 19th century, the Canal des étangs links between them the lakes and ponds on the coast of Gironde before coming to throw themselves in the Bassin d'Arcachon. Before its opening, the region was subject to frequent flooding, especially because of the presence in the basement of a thick layer of iron pan, sort of particularly waterproof and sandstone endemic to the region. At the level of the Legé commune, the canal offers different faces. Thus, in the north of Pont de Bredouille, its banks are largely dominated by the broad-leaved trees. The curved branches often venture to the level of the water and the vast forests surrounding draw a vegetable barrier. In the south of the bridge, the banks become sandier and the relief grows gradually fading away. A few hundred metres, near Prés-Salés, so the horizon can be discovered without limits to the Bassin d'Arcachon. Although quite frequented, the banks of the canal doesn't remain a place for a walk (and for a discovery) in all seasons. The departure and the arrival of this 6 km course are done at the end from the Ignac road to Legé Cap Ferret.

Animalia Parc is a wildlife park located in Naujac-sur-Mer. Nestled in the heart of the Médoc forest, the park offers an idyllic setting between forest, lake, dunes, marshes and streams. It is home to over 250 farm and forest animals, including some little-known varieties. Visitors can admire pheasants, hens, pigeons, ducks, geese, swans, turkeys, peacocks, rabbits, sheep, goats, donkeys and much more. The park also offers fun and educational activities, such as high ropes courses, pony rides, children's games and guided tours with a naturalist. Visitors can also enjoy on-site catering with farm produce.