Arcachon – located on the southern tip of the bay of the same name. It became popular in the late 19th century when tourists began to come to the picturesque coastal village to take a break from worries, walk along deserted beaches and eat the best seafood on the entire Atlantic coast. Since then, little has changed in the town: in summer there are also many fans of beach holidays, and in winter they come to enjoy romantic silence and Byronian solitude.

Entertainment and attractions of Arcachon

The main attractions of Arcachon are the picturesque waterfront and the summer quarter, containing many beautiful hundred-year-old buildings. Between the piers of Thiers and Eyrac, marine life is in full swing: yachts moor and sail in the port, and tourists stroll along the piers.

In the Winter Quarter, you can see the villas of the aristocrats of the early 20th century, built in different styles – from neo-Gothic to colonial, there are more than 300 of them. An elegant Art Deco elevator rises to the top of the hill.

The Arcachon Casino was built by renowned architect Adalbert Degannon in 1953. It is a smaller copy of the Château de Bourceau in the Marne. Inside there are various slot machines, poker and blackjack tables, as well as a large number of other options to lose your money. The Aquarium, located opposite the Casino, exhibits the underwater fauna of the Atlantic coast of France, while the adjacent museum tells about the history of Arcachon and the Bordeaux region. Other architectural highlights of the city include the Chapel of Our Lady of Arcachon and the Observatory of Saint Cecilia.

Dune Pyla is the main natural attraction of Arcachon. It is located 6 km from the city and is the largest dune in Europe, reaching a height of 115 m and a length of 3 km. An amazing sight opens up from it, a forested area stretches around without the slightest hint of sand.

In addition, in the Aquitaine region, you can visit vineyards, taste wine and enjoy the delights of ecotourism on farms.