Beaches: two faces of the bay
Sheltered bay beaches, Atlantic surf on the ocean side.
An atlas for unhurried days
NatureThe Arguin Sandbank, an island on the move
A living sandbank between ocean, passes and birds.
Discover this place
Explore the bay
Arcachon Bay Guide
Boat excursions across the bay
A different perspective on channels and shorelines.
The Certes and Graveyron Estate
Dykes, meadows and salt marshes: a landscape shaped by water.
The Dune of Pilat, a landscape in motion
A shifting boundary between forest, sand and ocean.
The lighthouse and tip of Cap Ferret
Between ocean and bay, the lighthouse opens up the peninsula.
The markets of the bay, through the seasons
Covered halls and seasonal stalls shape local life.
Oyster villages and small harbours
Huts and oyster beds reveal the working life of the bay.
The piers: walks above the bay
Places to stroll and set off across the bay.
The salt meadows of Arès-Lège
A living foreshore of creeks and salt tolerant plants.
The stilt cabins of Bird Island
Perched cabins, emblems of an island shaped by the tides.
The Teich Bird Reserve
Trails and hides in the heart of the Leyre delta.
Outings at the rhythm of the tides
A guided discovery of landscapes transformed by water.
The Winter Town: Arcachon’s villa quarter
Eclectic villas, leafy gardens and winding streets above Arcachon.