Camping in Arcachon
There are nearly 50 campsites on Arcachon's bay. The site are dispatched all along the bay which opens on the Atlantic ocean and in the Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park. They're generally high quality. Starting from South, up to North: Camping Le Petit Nice - France loc, in Pyla-sur-Mer, Camping Club d'Arcachon in Arcachon, Flower Camping La Canadienne in Arès, Camping les embruns, Camping Airotel Les Viviers in Lège-Cap-Ferret.
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It is a very popular destination, people often rent for the following year right at the end of their vacation. It is more than recommended to book as early as possible.
Arcachon's bay is great for swimming but in high tide - get some information on the hours!
Must see / Must do
- The Dune of Pilat, highest dune in Europe (110 m) whose panoramic view over Arcachon's bay and the pine forest is just breathtaking.
- The Banc d'Arguin, a natural reservation shoal located at the bay's entrance
- Arcachon's Ville d’Hiver, an area with plenty of Victorian style 19th century villas
- L'île aux Oiseaux - Birds island - and its typical cabins
- Oyster tasting at one of the bay's 75 cabins in Gujan-Mestras, Biganos, Lanton...