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Les Viviers
Gironde
-Close to Bordeaux
- Private beach
- Pool complex
- Unique location on the edge of Arcachon Bay
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Les Embruns
Gironde
-Lège cap ferret
- Pool complex
- Lots of sports equipment
- Between the bay and the ocean
- Under the pines
Culture & Activities
Food & Drink
Oysters, fish, chocolates from Patachou, ice cream from Frédélian, fish soups, caviar from Aquitaine, Mira beer, shortbread from La Dune, asparagus from Sables des Landes...
Days out
The lighthouse, the Dune du Pilat, the Bassin d'Arcachon, Bordeaux, the Île aux Oiseaux, the Pointe du Cap-Ferret, the Banc d'Arguin, the Oyster Villages, the Chapel of the Algerian Villa, the National Nature Reserve of Salt Meadows…
Sports
Surfing, paddleboarding, sailing, wakeboarding, golf, tennis, skateboarding, horse riding, boules, cycling, hiking, jogging, tennis, golf, boat rental.
Outdoor Activities
Picnic at the beach
Take a packed basket, your towel and your walking shoes and go for a fun picnic in the shade of the pine trees: the ideal way to relax in an idyllic setting. You have 20 beaches to choose from, including L’Herbe, le Truc Vert, La Pointe aux Chevaux, la Truquette, l’Horizon…
Boat trip on a pinasse
Live the life of a fisherman for the day on board a pinasse, a small flat-bottomed boat, on the waters of Cap Ferret. You will be guided by passionate sailors and oyster farmers through this real natural gem. You can admire the Banc d'Arguin, the village of Four or the bird island as well as the cabins on stilts, and learn more about the tides.
Banc d’Arguin
Banc d'Arguin is a large protected nature reserve, crossed by navigable canals and dotted with sandbanks shaped by the waves and the wind. Accessible by boat, this reserve is a fabulous place to spot migratory birds coming to rest... and you can do the same!
Regional dishes
to try
Seafood platter
Dunes blanches (sweet cakes)
L’eau des Abatilles (spring water)
Shortbread
Foie gras
Caviar
Days out
L’Île aux Oiseaux
Accessible by boat, Île aux Oiseaux, uninhabited by humans, is a true paradise for the 150 species of migratory birds that stop there each year. You can admire the Cabanes Tchanquées as well as laughing gulls and gray herons, under the watchful eye of a guide.
Arcachon
Take advantage of your stay in Cap Ferret to make a stopover in Arcachon. The lively resort is filled with bars and restaurants with local menus, souvenir shops and boat trips.
La Pointe, Cap Ferret
La Pointe is the highest point Cap Ferret and offers a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean, the Dune du Pilat and the Banc d'Arguin. It's a great place to walk and enjoy the scenery.
