Join me for an enchanting day trip that blends natural beauty, culinary delights and the charm of the French seaside. Just 45 minutes from Bordeaux lies the stunning Bay of Arcachon, a gem on the Atlantic coast, renowned for its oyster culture, breathtaking landscapes and the majestic Pilat Dune — the tallest sand dune in Europe.
Climb to the summit of the dune for panoramic views over the ocean and the Landes pine forest, then dive into Arcachon's oyster culture with a visit to a traditional oyster farm and a tasting of the freshest oysters paired with a crisp local white.
A typical day
- 10:00 — meeting at your hotel lobby, transfer
- 11:00–12:00 — climbing the Pilat Dune
- 12:20–14:00 — lunch at the oyster port and a visit to an oyster farm
- 14:30–17:00 — a tour of Arcachon: the summer and winter towns, villas and viewpoints, coffee on the seafront and a leisurely stroll through the resort at your own pace — true French art de vivre
- 18:30 — return to Bordeaux