Arcachon is a traditional seaside resort with colourful Belle Epoque architecture, easy to explore on foot and accessible by train via Bordeaux (65km away). The resort is set in exceptional surroundings between the Atlantic Ocean and forests of pine trees, with a long sandy beach, just 11km to the north of the famous "Dune du Pyla" in the Bay of Arcachon.
Practical information and leisure
Arcachon is a well-equipped resort, and offers all necessary modern facilities and amenities including a shuttle bus service between the resort and the train station, doctors, pharmacies, creches and children's beach clubs, swimming-pool, horse-riding, restaurants.
Please note that all the information provided on these pages is intended for guidance purposes only and is not contractual. For the most recent and up to date resort information (especially operating dates), please contact the local tourist office.
Sports and leisure
A wide variety of activities are available in the resort:
* Walking and biking "discovery" routes.
Watersports :
* Sailing, windsurfing, catamaran, surfing.
* Canoëing, rowing, kayaking.
* Sand-yachting.
* Deep sea fishing, line fishing, tuna fishing.
* Tennis.
* Golf.
* Archery.
* Horse-riding.
* Hang-gliding, paragliding, parachuting.
* Fitness centre (spa, gym, aquagym).
* Swimming pool.
* Go-karting, billards, pelote basque.
7 km away, in La Hume, "La Coccinelle" animal park : 800 animals, merry-go-round, little train, water games...
* Also in La Hume, visit the giant water park Aqualand on a landscaped park of 24 acres.
* Zoo in Teste (11 km away).
* Restaurants.
* Casino.
* Cinemas.
* Bowling.