Le Bassin d'Arcachon Nature Reserve in Arcachon

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    • The Arcachon Basin is home to several natural sites that deserve to leave the seaside resort! These protected areas are typical of this particular ecosystem, in particular:
      • The Piraillan Reservoirs
      • The Pres Salés Nature Reserve
      • The Leyre Delta
      • The Certes and Graveyron Estate
      • The Teich Ornithological Reserve ...
      The waters of the Basin welcome a specific marine fauna. Thus, the “Little Sea of Buch” is classified as “Marine Natural Park of the Arcachon Basin”. Its “Bird Island” is also remarkable.

      To discover them, many guided tours are organized by the surrounding reserves and tourist offices. If you prefer to enjoy the sea, the Cap-Ferret peninsula closes the basin, thus protecting the beaches inside. You will enjoy a calm swim away from the hustle and bustle of the ocean, and this inland sea is also warmer.

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Traveller Reviews Le Bassin d'Arcachon

4.5 sur 5 124 reviews

  • "Rip off"

    1 / 5 Reviews posted by Paul E on 16/09/2023

    Be warned if you choose to take a round trip on the Bassin d'Arcachon. We chose to do the Tour de l'Ile aux Oiseaux and were very disappointed. The variable weather couldn't be helped, but with the...

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  • "Great seaside town BUT NO TAXIS"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Marc M (Reading, United Kingdom) on 03/07/2023

    Nice seaside town, loads of restaurants along the promenade to dip into the best local seafood. That said, if you are staying in a hotel outside of the city center and don't have a car, DO NOT rely...

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  • "Don’t miss a boat trip across the basin."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by LynetteP41 (Ambleside, United Kingdom) on 26/09/2022

    Best day on our itinerary. Enjoyable and interesting cruise to Cap Ferret, lots to see on the way including the oyster farms and the shacks on stilts, and the sand dune in the distance.

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Arcachon, balade sur les anciennes dunes

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Le Bassin d'Arcachon

Address

33120 Arcachon

Contacts

Phone : +33 5 56 52 61 40

GPS coordinates

44° 41'42.06"N, 1° 8'30.8"W

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