In the southwest of France and the Gironde, the Arcachon Basin is home to 12 municipalities and 80 km of beaches and wooded dunes along the Côte d'Argent. This territory is largely open to the Atlantic Ocean through the basin's passes and shelters a small inland sea of 40 km² at low tide, 155 km² at high tide. This territory is dedicated to oyster farming, fishing and pleasure boating. In 2014, the Bassin d'Arcachon Marine Natural Park was created, which is home to a rich biodiversity.
Among the most touristic sites of this destination, you have the jewel of the Dune du Pilat, Cap Ferret and its lighthouse, andÎle aux Oiseaux the famous Cabanes Tchanquées. It is possible to reach the island by sea kayak. Cycling is also a good way to discover this highly biodiverse basin. Discover the 19th century holiday homes where the beautiful people came to spend the cold season. Appreciated by locals and tourists alike, the piers of the Bassin d'Arcachon invite you to take a walk in summer and winter. Go there to enjoy the iodized air of the Basin. And to understand the geography of the Bassin d'Arcachon, go up to the top of the lighthouse, then go to La Pointe to observe the site where the waters of the ocean meet those of theBassin d’Arcachon. On the program of your stay: the discovery of the ports and oyster farming villages, a boat trip, a visit to the market, a day in the salt meadows of Arès-Lège. Don't forget to bring your favorite guide with you!
When to leave for the Arcachon Basin? You can discover the Bassin d'Arcachon in all seasons. The high tourist season is in summer, when prices are higher and tourist sites, including the dune du Pilat, are very popular. Spring is a recommended time for its softness and colours. The winter atmosphere is not lacking in a rigorous and charming atmosphere. The pool is then "yours" or almost yours. And what does not spoil anything, the basin is celebrated all year round: Festivals of the Sea, "Cadences" Festival, Cabanes en fête, fireworks displays... Gastronomy also provides an opportunity for meetings and fairs that pay tribute to local producers, fishermen and craftsmen.
The Bassin d'Arcachon enjoys a mild climate and a generous sun all year round. However, winters are rainy. It snows once or twice a year. Autumn and winter storms sometimes blow with force. The passes are then impassable. Summers are dry and hot, but rarely hot thanks to the afternoon thermal breeze. Average temperatures range from 12°C in January to 27°C in August. The sea temperature varies from 11°C to 21°C.
A 300-seat theatre and music hall in the heart of the New Aquitaine region, the "Bambino de Bergerac" is the ideal place to spend magical ...
From 10/24/2021 to 11/07/2021 : Le REGOURDOU, a famous archaeological site in the Vézère Valley (Neanderthal man worshipped the bear there) will try to surprise you during the ...
When to leave for the Arcachon Basin? You can discover the Bassin d'Arcachon in all seasons. The high tourist season...
Read more about it
The Bassin d'Arcachon enjoys a mild climate and a generous sun all year round. However, winters are rainy. It snows o...
Read more about it
It is not uncommon for seniors to want a change of scenery when they retire and to choose to move to a region that appeals to them. There are many cities in France where it is good to spend peaceful days, and which attract seniors for the mildness of their climate, their cultural offer, their services and their associative fabric offering a multitude of activities. For accommodation, the senior residence is a solution of accommodation which ...
A stay in the Arcachon basin is unique. In part, because the landscapes offered by the lagoon are simply sumptuous. In this exceptional corner of the Gironde, it is good to stroll along the water's edge, to go on an escapade to the Île aux Oiseaux and to take photographs of the cabanes tchanquées. Not forgetting the Banc d'Arguin, a tongue of white sand surrounded by translucent water and the unmissable Dune du Pilat, which is always a ...
Which is the most beautiful beach in France? Everyone can have their own opinion on this question, especially since France has an abundance of beaches, be it on the Channel or North Sea coasts, not forgetting the Atlantic coast, but also of course the beaches of the Mediterranean coast. Some will prefer small, steep coves or unusual beaches, while others will prefer beaches with large sandbanks. Without forgetting those who prefer beaches ...
From its high peaks to its vast castles and its world-famous museums, France is still at the top of the list of the most visited countries in the world. Ancient, very high or very large, the 20 exceptional sites we have selected beat national records. If the school teaches us that the Loire is the longest of the French rivers, do you know the largest forest in the country? Or, the largest urban park? From Rouen to Lyon via the capital, here ...
