• The resort
The Arcachon Basin is a stunning site, a huge, triangular indentation bordered by picturesque villages.
The winter quarter and its lavish 19th century villas in the middle of a pine forest.
The summer town with the port of Arcachon provides fishing and boating. The seafront promenade, restaurants and 2 km long Pereire beach
Places to visit: the Aquarium Museum, Tropical Aquarium, Oyster House, Saint Anne Spring, wholesale fish market.
• The surrounding area
Pilat Dune, Europe's biggest sand dune with a breathtaking view of the Basin entrance and the pine forest.
The Arcachon Basin, with the isle of birds, oyster parks and houses on stilts.
Trips in ‘pinasses’ (local flat-bottomed fishing boats) in the bay.
Tours of the oyster beds.
Châteaux and vineyards of the Médoc.
The Teich bird reserve (15 km): a natural conservation area. More than 260 species.
BY ROAD
Paris (649 km) – Bordeaux (67 km)
•From Paris: A10 motorway and take Arcachon A63 junction.
•At Place de Verdun (war memorial in the middle), follow directions to the Casino and beach ("plage"), then turn left at the Casino and continue for approximately 1 km.
Note: electric bus (paying) at the resort all year round from 9 am to 7 pm (approximately every 30 minutes).
BY TRAIN:
ARCACHON RAILWAY STATION (1.5 km)
BORDEAUX TGV STATION (60 km)
•Electric bus: stop behind the Residence.
BY AIR:
BORDEAUX-MERIGNAC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (60 km)
•Connections by taxi or hired car