The Cœur du Bassin d'Arcachon Tourist Office - BIT Biganos Tourist Offices in Biganos

Tourist Office Heart of the Arcachon Basin, the charming town of Biganos

Biganos is a real gem of nature where it is good to escape. A little more secluded than its neighbor Audenge, it is located just 25 minutes from Arcachon. Forests, mills, ports, it is a dream destination to immerse yourself in nature, in a protected area. Come and visit this charming town where time seems to have stood still.

Biganos, an authentic and wooded visit to the Arcachon Basin

The Biganos forest represents one of the largest pine massifs in Europe , a green wealth to discover by hiking or canoeing. The descent on the Eyre, also called little Amazon, reserves plant surprises and varied copper colors, offering incredible landscapes to a privileged few. By kayak or galupe, a flat-bottomed boat typical of rivers, set off early to admire the twilight and all its lights. Picnic on the shore or stroll through the flowered avenues which reveal funny colorful huts , and continue the day with exciting visits. The Moulin de la Cassadote reveals the caviar production process, the Smurfit Kappa paper mill tells its entire story while Jean-Claude, a former resin worker, shares his twinning technique with you. Come, you will be amazed by the beauty of Biganos.

Biganos in the heart of the Arcachon Basin, a unique natural space in Gironde

Located between the Cap Ferret peninsula and Arcachon, these are 5 municipalities which represent the heart of the Arcachon Basin. Lanton , Biganos , Mios , Audenge and Marcheprime are charming little towns which bring together 6 ports , linked together by the coastal path . Maritime facade of the Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park, they offer a multitude of colors and varied landscapes, a total escape punctuated by the tides and the seasons. The site preserves the fauna and flora thanks to ecotourism, a way of preserving a unique and authentic territory. You can discover all its secrets during a guided tour led by a local narrator on the banks of the Leyre, an exciting adventure punctuated with stories and anecdotes about the region. New this year is the kingdom of pines, a discovery walk to understand the mystery of decomposition. Come breathe the sweetness of the sea air, it can only do you good.