This colossal sand dune, currently 2.7km long, 500m wide and 105m high (the highest in Europe), is built up each year by the combined action of the wind and the waves. The west face slopes gently towards the Atlantic, whereas the hollowed landward si..

For a pleasant walk, stroll in the shade of tamarisks from one end of the beach to the other and along Thiers pier. From here, there is a great view of the sea and the resort.

Ocean or lake? Arcachon Bay is the distinctive chunk out of the long Côte d’Argent, a paradise for birds and holidaymakers alike among the pine trees. At its centre the Île aux Oiseaux (bird island) is surrounded by oyster beds. The wooded shorelin..

In 1860, with money provided by two bankers Émile et Isaac Pereire , the business world began a new development on Arcahon hill. Various styles of villas were built - Swiss chalets, Moorish pavilions, Gothic manors and colonial residences - using th..

Stroll along this charming seafront boulevard bordered by pine trees and sand (Arcachon’s main beach), with views of the Cap Ferret peninsula and Parc Pereire nearby.

This is the fishing port and marina area, with yachts lined up in the pleasure port.

In this aquarium and museum flanking the beach next to the casino, vistors can learn all about the fauna of Arcachon Bay and the wider ocean, including turtles, squid, torpedo rays, seahorses, conger eels, starfish and sea anemones. Upstairs, there i..

This park which looks on to the town and Arcachon Bay has a profusion of exotic species. The name (“Moorish Park”) evokes mixed local memories on account of the eponymous pre-existing casino (which drew its inspiration from the Alhambra in Granada an..

Between the Chapelle and Estissac piers, the summer town with its casino and regatta lazes languidly along the oceanfront.

Those interested in yachtsmen, single-handed or otherwise, whose exploits introduced us to the Roaring Forties, Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope will be interested in this commemorative feature which showcases the footprints of famous sailors (cas..

A mixture of Swiss, English, Basque, neo-Gothic, crypto-Moorish or protocolonial, whether cottage or chalet - the villas of the ville d’hiver (winter town) never cease to amaze – examples include the villas Walkyrie, Maraquita, Toledo, Brémontier, Vi..

This metalic work was constructed by Regnauld who was a disciple of Gustave Eiffel. You access the platform via a narrow spiral staircase held in place by cableing. The whole thing oscillates as you climb up creating a whole range of sensations. From..

Inside this church built in the 19C, the marine chapel is adorned with commemorative plaques.

Popular with surfers, this lively and sporty locality also has the Parc Pereire, bordered by a long shaded walkway.

Le Moulleau is at the centre of Arcachon's nightlife. In summer, its numerous bars, restaurants and luxury boutiques attract hordes of people.