Visiting Arcachon and Cap Ferret: a complete guide to the must-sees
Dune du Pilat-Arcachon-Banc d'Arguin
Arcachon la jetée
Détente à la plage
le phare du cap ferret
carte des pistes cyclable Bassin d'Arcachon
Ville d'Hiver-Bassin d'Arcachon
Discover Arcachon and Cap Ferret: beaches, oyster farming villages, lighthouse, Dune du Pilat, gastronomy and bike rides.
Two unmissable destinations in the Arcachon Basin
During a stay on the Arcachon Basin, two destinations are unmissable: Arcachon and Cap Ferret .
Separated by the pool but complementary, they offer two different but inseparable atmospheres:
- Arcachon: elegance and liveliness
- Cap Ferret: nature and authenticity
From Lanton, you can easily visit both in a day or a weekend.
Visit Arcachon
An elegant seaside resort
Arcachon is an emblematic city of the Bassin, developed in the 19th century as a seaside resort.
The Winter City
A must-see area of Arcachon:
- historic villas
- tree-lined streets
- unique architectural heritage
An ideal walk for history and architecture enthusiasts.
The seafront and the beaches
The living heart of Arcachon:
- walks along the quays
- accessible beaches
- boat watching
- lively seaside atmosphere
The Arcachon market
A must-see place to discover:
- fresh products
- specialties of the Basin
- local gastronomy
Discover Cap Ferret
A peninsula between the ocean and the bay
Cap Ferret offers an exceptional natural setting 🌿:
- ocean side with its large beaches
- basin side with its calm waters
- authentic oyster farming villages
The Cap Ferret lighthouse
The lighthouseoffers an exceptional panoramic view of:
- the Arcachon Basin
- the Landes forest
- the Atlantic Ocean
Oyster farming villages
Among the most beautiful villages:
- The Grass
- The Canon
Colorful huts, oyster tasting and an authentic atmosphere.
Ocean beaches
The beaches of Cap Ferret are wild and spectacular:
- bathing
- surf
- walks
- sunsets
Arcachon or Cap Ferret?
The answer: both!
Arcachon
- elegance
- heritage
- animation
- shops
Cap Ferret
- nature
- authenticity
- oyster farming villages
- preserved atmosphere
Activities around Arcachon and Cap Ferret
Cycling is ideal for exploring the region:
- cycle paths in the forest
- walks along the basin
- discovery of oyster ports
- access to beaches
From Lanton: an ideal location
Thanks to its central location, Lanton is perfect for exploring Arcachon and Cap Ferret.
From Locapage you can:
- easily reach Arcachon
- explore the oyster farming villages
- alternate beaches and nature
- avoid overly touristy areas in the evening
Conclusion
Arcachon and Cap Ferret represent two complementary faces of the Arcachon Basin.
Between beaches, nature, oyster farming villages and heritage, these two destinations are unmissable during a stay in Locapage.
From Lanton, you benefit from an ideal starting point to explore all the richness of the Basin.