The best fashion and gift stores Bassin d'Arcachon

Many people stop in front of the window where huge photos attract the eye. His photos to him, Stéphane Scotto. Like many Parisians, he wanted to make the Basin his anchor. After working in Paris and then in Dakar, he decided to come here, on this inexhaustible site of inspiration. Regularly, he starts taking pictures of landscapes in the region. Sometimes on foot, often in ULM, it accroche the landscape in a very fine, very pro, very sensitive way. Light, colors, grain, everything is. Argentique or digital, we let you ask the question following the photo that will arouse your interest. He has a beautiful series of photos on the Basque Coast and the United States. His first book "Meeting with Light" was a resounding success, and there is no doubt about the success of the second "Balade". His large print prints have only 30 copies, so it is possible to buy them at his shop. A wonderful memory of the region to go home.

Adjacent to the Lighthouse, the boutique is worth a visit in itself. In a bright, designer setting, you'll find decorating ideas for your interiors, pretty fabrics made in France, a selection of candles, home fragrances and soaps, as well as a fine range of stationery, delicacies from the Arcachon basin, a children's area with marine-themed items and a bookshop with reference and original books on lighthouses, of course. For lovers of lighthouses and the Arcachon Basin, this store has become a must!

It's probably the smallest store in Arcachon... There are a few bags, purses, wallets... and many, many belts, because they've been made here for 22 years. More or less fine, in all styles, all sizes, all colors, for men and women alike... You'd have to be picky not to find what you're looking for. Don't hesitate to ask for advice to find the one(s) you're looking for. And we'll keep the address under wraps for a gift for a loved one!

An institution in Arcachon! In this store held by a fisherman's family and located opposite the marina in Arcachon, you find everything for fishing: reels, canes, wires, hooks, bait (sea, mud, sand), pistiches. Here you are advised with relevance, repairs are repaired. We also offer rental equipment and boat fishing in the Arcachon basin. Free tide directory. Most: a range of beach articles.

Françoise Bardet manufactures and sells jewels in semi-precious stone and world pearls in Arcachon for over 15 years. Its boutique is full of colorful, discrete and imposing creations. But always very nice and at reasonable prices. The creator follows the principles of lithothérapie (which seeks to heal through crystals) and works on the virtues of stones. Need softness? Choose pink quartz. You can read explanatory notes about the virtues of stones in the store to better choose what looks like you. You can also order Moo's jewellery or manufacture it yourself at a Saturday morning workshop (by appointment). Françoise is also present on Sunday from March to October to the test market.

Formerly located in Maréchal Street, the Sapona Natura boutique opened its doors in new premises in the Beach at the end of 2009. Very cute with its small outdoor display, the Sapona Natura shop offers a range of products manufactured in the region, towards Indian: soaps and beauty products. 100% natural, designed by hand, without preservatives or chemical colouring, without artificial perfume, palm oil and all of course, not at all tested on animals, these soaps are exclusively enriched with essential fruits, flowers and oils. Perfumes: green lemon and green tea, vanilla, mixture lemon, rose hibiscus, fig and date, lavender and neroli… You are not tired of admiring the colours and geometric shapes inside the soap rolls. Sapona natura also offers body milk, bath salts, shower gels, scrubs, "bath bomb" to punch its bath… In short, good and good products for the skin, advice without parallel thanks to Julie's professionalism and smile… A new way to see beauty care. We love!

Anne-Sophie Martin first created her line of eco-responsible swimwear made from fishing nets and plastic bottles under the Magic Chocolate Swimwear brand. Then T-shirts and accessories... It was only later, in July 2021, that the boutique with almost the same name (Magic Chocolate & Co) opened its doors in Arcachon. It features not only ready-to-wear pieces, but also some twenty small designers who share Anne-Sophie's environmental values. Anne-Sophie is also involved with the Tara Océan Foundation.

The Sen No Sen brand was born in December 1999 and the first store was opened in 2005. Mathieu Desaphie's idea was to create a brand inspired by the South-West, to present the collections, to tell the story and the design of each product or simply to discuss and exchange around board sports. The collection includes T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, pants, shorts, swimwear, caps, wetsuits, fins... The prices are reasonable and the selected brands are of high quality

Since 1970, this art gallery has permanently exhibited contemporary artists of all nationalities and hosts them for temporary exhibitions. They can buy paintings, lithographs, watercolours, sculptures made of bronze, resin, the dead nature of Ludivine, works on canvas or paper of Valadié, sculptures by Jean Louis Toutain, disappeared in 2008, and can also frame and restore his works of art. It is possible to present works of art at home by appointment in the Southwest after a selection of works that may interest you. Your work will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Eric and Laurence's boutique is a treasure trove of new finds. You'll often leave with something for yourself or to give as a gift: kitchen objects, wooden frames, linen, model gabares, vases, cosmetics, wooden furniture, recycled sail handbags... Anything to do with the sea can be found here. The store is home to works by several artists from the Arcachon Basin. We love the digigraphy at the entrance. This superimposition of photos gives us the impression of a shack in front of Manhattan.

As its name suggests, Comptoir de la Mer sells everything that has anything to do with the sea. You can stock up on souvenirs from the Basin, at a lower price than in specialist stores. You can buy everyday clothes (sweaters, coats, blouses, etc.), technical clothing for fishing or boating, waterproof bags, decorative items, professional equipment for opening and presenting oysters and seafood, not forgetting tinned food and beauty products.

Now that the summer rush is over, Lucie, a nurse in retraining, has opened her pretty children's boutique, with a wide range of products for 0-10 year olds. You'll find games, toys and a whole host of fashion and home accessories. What's more, there are plenty of gift ideas for moms (but not only!). One thing's for sure: you won't find anything that's hard on the eyes or ears. Lucie favors wood, soft colors and materials, and everything educational.

Welcome to the temple of vintage. This concept-store and vintage clothing will quickly become the benchmark of the nouveauté of novelty. Installed over the last year, Anna and Mel have been offering their customers ultra-trend vintage generations. In this trendy boutique, all right from the 60 s and 70 s, we feel comfortable to stroll through and we are seduced by competitive prices… Regular receipts of clothing, accessories, furniture and furnishings make this young boutique an essential part of the pool.

Not even a cap... but not a cap for what? Quite simply "not dare" to leave this store empty-handed when you have 1 month old toddlers and 16 year old teenagers. Because Emma and Christophe have planned everything for them in a pretty and authentic wooden house. The couple, very trendy ecological and ethical charter, favors organic materials. In this concept store, you will find a beautiful collection of fashion clothes, boots, original flip-flops, trendy tennis shoes, accessories, soft toys, books, games and toys.

Les Jouets de Léa is a toy store located in Andernos-les-Bains. The store offers a wide range of healthy, sustainable, plastic-free toys. Among the products available are a multiplication table, an XL ice-cream cart play car, a "Nordique" compact workbench, a "Nordique" construction kit, a "Safari" animal motor cube, a mini golf course, Arc-en-ciel XL building blocks, a XL ladder game, calculating sticks and a pizza oven for children's kitchens. In-store purchases are not possible, but the store offers a drive-through and delivery service.

They offer a variety of jewelry in gold and platinum, with precious stones such as sapphires, diamonds and emeralds. Jewelry is available for purchase in-store.