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Discovering the Arcachon Basin

Written by Charlotte
June 25, 2025
Discovering the Arcachon Basin

Your open-air hotel at Slow Village in Biscarrosse

Slow Village Biscarrosse is located in Port Maguide, right on the edge of a magnificent lake.
The atmosphere is peaceful and the comfort of the place will provide you with everything you need for a pleasant stay.

This means that your next vacation destination is within easy reach of many places of interest and restaurants. Slow Village Biscarrosse is the ideal base for exploring the surrounding area. Situated between a lake and the ocean, all you have to do is choose the direction of your next discovery, and enjoy cycling along the many cycle paths.

The beaches of the Atlantic Ocean are famous for their surfing and energetic waves.
The lakes, on the other hand, allow you to relax and enjoy the water with the kids. The water is calm (no waves as strong as on the ocean), which is ideal for younger children!

You can also enjoyfun and sporting activities all around the lake, including at Aqua Park, just a stone's throw from the Slow Village at Lac Biscarrosse! Conquer the many inflatable modules!
Biscarrosse is the ideal place to spend your vacations, both on the lake side and on the ocean side. And if you head north along the coast, you'll soon reach the Arcachon basin!

What to see around the famous Bassin d'Arcachon

There are many emblematic places to see on the shores of the Arcachon Basin. The basin is world-renowned for its natural and historical sites, particularly around La Teste de Buch and Andernos.

Here are the top 7 things you absolutely must put on your list for your future stay near Arcachon :

  • Le petit train d'Arcachon (this tourist classic is a must-see, as it takes you through Arcachon's typical winter town and historic district).
  • L'île aux oiseaux (several shuttles take you there) or rent a sea kayak for a sporty adventure on your own.
  • Les Cabanes Tchanquées (near the island, well worth a visit)
  • Parc Mauresque (lovely view of the city)
  • The Dune du Pilat (not Dune du Pyla)
  • The architecture of Notre-Dame-des-Passes church
  • Theaquarium (history of oyster farming, aquatic fauna and flora, all in an atypical, vintage setting)

In this magical part of Gironde, head to the Pointe du Cap Ferret to admire the dune on the other side of the basin, and don't forget to taste the oysters, stroll along the beaches at low tide to photograph the boats on the sand, and for the more adventurous, paragliding on the Dune du Pilat is a breathtaking experience!

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