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 go to the Bay of Arcachon? You can discover the Bay of Arcachon in any season. The high tourist season is in summer, when prices are higher and the tourist sites, including the Dune du Pilat, are very popular. Spring is a period recommended for its mildness and its colors. The winter atmosphere is not lacking in a charming rigor. The basin is then "yours" or almost. And what spoils nothing, the basin is in celebration all year long: Sea Festivals, Festival "Cadences", Cabanes en fête, fireworks... Gastronomy also gives the opportunity of 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.
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