Arcachon Bay, Arcachon

#4 among attractions in Arcachon

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Arcachon Basin or alternatively Arcachon Bay is a bay of the Atlantic Ocean on the southwest coast of France, situated in Pays de Buch between the Côte d'Argent and the Côte des Landes, in the region of Aquitaine. The bay covers an area of 150 square kilometres at high tide and 40 km² at low tide. Some of its geological features are natural preservation areas. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°41'0"N, 1°10'0"W

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Arcachon France

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Arcachon Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Statue of Heracles, Kid Park, La Coccinelle, Our Lady of Arcachon.

1.8 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Heracles, Arcachon
46 min walk • The Statue of Heracles in Arcachon, France, is an evocative monument that pays homage to the mythological hero known for his strength and far-reaching adventures. Crafted by the skilled hands of Claude Bouscau, this statue stands as a testament to the artistic talent...
5.1 miSE
44°37'22"N • 1°6'24"W
Kid Park, Gujan-Mestras
131 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
5.3 miSE
44°37'17"N • 1°6'17"W
La Coccinelle, Gujan-Mestras
134 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
1.7 miSW
Sacred and religious sites
Our Lady of Arcachon, Arcachon
43 min walk • Our Lady of Arcachon, the Star of the Sea is a venerated image of the Blessed Virgin Mary enshrined at the Basilica of Arcachon, France.
5.4 miSE
44°37'15"N • 1°6'3"W
Max' golf, Gujan-Mestras
138 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park, Golf
3.5 miSE
Canal
Canal des Landes, La Teste-de-Buch
90 min walk • The Canal des Landes, also Canal de Cazaux, is a canal in south western France, Aquitaine Region, connecting the Étang de Biscarrosse and the Étang de Cazaux to the Bassin d'Arcachon.
4.8 miSW
Surfing
Cap Ferret
122 min walk • Cap Ferret is a headland, situated at the south end of the commune of Lège-Cap-Ferret in the French department of Gironde and region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The headland takes the form of a spit, which separates the Atlantic Ocean from Arcachon Bay.
5.2 miNE
44°44'27"N • 1°5'55"W
Maison Louis David, Andernos-les-Bains
133 min walk • Museum
1.4 miS
Forts and castles
Château Deganne
36 min walk • Château Deganne is a château in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
5.5 miSE
44°38'29"N • 1°4'20"W
Maison de l'Huître, Gujan-Mestras
140 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.3 miSW
Church
Église Notre-Dame-des-Passes, Arcachon
85 min walk • The church Notre-Dame-des-Passes is a Catholic church located in Arcachon, in the Gironde department. It depends on the archdiocese of Bordeaux.