Family Holidays on the Bay of Arcachon

Discover the culinary diversity of the Bay of Arcachon ...

In this environment divided between water and plants, explore during your stay, special places. Rocked by the tides and recognized for the quality of its oysters, come and discover the birthplace of the oyster with its various oyster ports (Taussat, Cassy, etc.). Through tastings and festivals around what is called here "Queen of the Bay. But that's not all as close to Bordeaux and its wine regions, your taste buds will not cease to enjoy dishes that make the reputation of this region.

The bay of Arcachon, a present for everyone...

Walking, cycling, or by boat, discover all the different routes worked out to allow you to discover the most exceptionnel sites of the bay of Arcachon. You can enjoy 45 miles of coast surrounding the bay, linking the major towns together, follow the nature trails, the way to St Jacques de Compostelle, and visit Cap Ferret’s light house or the oyster parks.

Forerunner in trekking or biking trips, the bay of Arcachon offers miles of trails in plain nature. Across the towns, the path through the pine forest, the typicals local houses, discover all what the regions has to offer respecting the environment wich is totally secured. Whether you are an athlete or casually, everyone will enjoy it.

But this region is also renowned for its sports and boat excursions around its coastline

To berth your boat on the bay is not a concern, you are welcomed in the various ports of Cassy, of Hume
(one of the 7 ports Gujan-Mestras) or Biganos.
Unaccessible by boat, the waters of the Bay open up to you by means of pinnace (typical canoe from Arcachon). Enjoy the Île aux Oiseaux, a stroll along the peninsula, or a visit around the 2 famous « cabanes Tchanquées » (old fishermen's enhanced huts in the middle of water).

Cultural tours, theme parks and discovery: Tour of the ancient villas Classified natural sites and preserved (Dune du Pilat, l’île aux oiseaux, etc.) Cycling ballads, hiking, visits along the streams "La Teste dans les Etoiles", exceptional fireworks festival. Amusement parks nearby (Aqualand, la coccinelle, Botanical Park, Escalad'Parc) Teich Ornithological Park, Zoo of the bay of Arcachon. On the road to oyster and wine tastings Thalassotherapy and fitness centers.

Water sports: Surf, bodyboard Surfing, bodyboarding Sailing from the Dune du Pyla or Lake Cazaux Jets ski Diving Swimming pools Sea kayak / Canoeing / Rowing Kite Surf Pinnace or pinassotte (Typical Boat Basin) Fishing

Sports Outdoors: ULM Paragliding Microlight Hiking Cycling Tennis Equestrian Golf Airplane / Helicopter flights Basque Pelota