Dont miss to walk around this place. The Houses (“Villas”) have a particular hybride style. It’s a mixing of different times, places and architectural styles so the result is quite eclectical. Most of this houses were built mainly at the end of the XVIII siecle.

Basically the whole town is pretty

Fabulous area to walk around away from the tourist beaches. Quiet streets with lots of interesting large houses, many well preserved and maintained. Plenty of benches to stop and rest while wandering around. Also several nice parks in the vicinity.

Very nice residential area in Arcachon! Plenty of nice Villas! Good for a 2 hours walk

Nice winter villas well mentained, good for leisure walks.

Interesting tour.

Excellent !!!!

Very old decor Barrier obstructing sea view But Irish coffee was delicious and Service nice too

Good location, swift service from the waiters, and the food came out quickly. But apart from that it felt like a tourist trap, with really mediocre food. The calamari was really tough and rubbery and nearly inedible, even the mayonnaise was strange, very thick and not nice at all. The mussles in the Roquefort sauce was nice, however the fries weren't amazing.

We had a crying baby in desperate need of a nappy change and walked in here off the street. The staff said that they didn't have any baby change facilities but we were welcome to use a quiet corner of the restaurant to change the nappy. Very accommodating! I don't know if they assumed we were customers or not. Anyway we stayed and had two canelés and a couple of drinks anyway. The service was friendly and prompt, the prices were quite high but you pay for the location as well here as it is perfectly situated for the beach front. Thank you for your hospitality!

Depressing. Average food, served by inept staff at extortionate prices. €11 for a flat 50cl beer caps off an absolutely bog standard experience at Le Thiers. The worst part, you can tell they don’t care; there’ll be more mugs making the same mistakes the following night.

As newish residents to the area, we are exploring the local cafes. This one stands out for price gouging. We ordered an iced coffee. Usually we are asked if we want milk or sugar - no questions asked to our preferences here. We are delivered two giant black coffees with ice & no sugar. Then asked to pay - a whopping 10,50 per drink. Coffee quality not exceptional. Won't be goi g back any time soon.

The most disgusting food you can eat. The mussels smells bad, uneatable. The Meat cold and not tender. Don't come I complain, and they said they do not understand. They understand when they want. ASQUEROSO, UNA AUTENTICA VERGÜENZA Y MAL EDUCADOS

One of the many restaurants that are all in a row, and they pretty much all offer the same thing. Service wasn't terribly friendly but that's for par in such a touristy place. The moules were great, the fries could be a little more crispy.

Good food, but rather pricey (compared to other beachside restos and similar foods) and the service is rather long.

Nice staff, but lousy food given the price point. Fried fish was dry and tough, fries were damp and cold, only about halv the ordered mussels were open. Nice location though.

Very nice place. They have oysters I do not have them but I saw that mane local people ate them there. I had very nice steak with some special local sauce and was delicious and the Bordeaux homemade local sweet was super great :)

Pretty underwhelming to be honest. The mussels were quite dry. The server forgot to bring my aioli for my fries. The Sauternes wine was delicious though 🤷🏽‍♂️

It was surprising to see a mountain of sand since we expected quite flat dune with access to ocean but it was great experience to climb there anywhere. Lots of people so earlier hours is a better time to visit Parking fee is minimum 6 euro for 4 hours, you can pay at the gate when leaving

An incredible natural phenomena! The massive dune squeezed between the sea and the forest is impressive. Be prepared for a bit of a climb, walking up and along the dune took a bit more effort than I had expected.

Beautiful and large. The entrance is quite steep, with the soft sand, it's getting harder to climb. Once you concured the slope, you will find an extremely beatiful sea shore and beach. It's a great place for a sunny day.

Impressive vistas from atop the Dune. Follow the most recent footprints to make the ascent easier (10-15 min at a steady pace). Stop to take in the view on the way up as, you climb above the tree line.

Amazingly high sand dunes. Great views over the ocean and forests. Perfect place for sunsets. Most busy part is where the parking spot is. Stray away and you’ll have space enough :)

gorgeous dune, for all sportive activities; don't underestimate the physical effort to climb it; but the view is stunning, especially sunset view

This should be in your top 3 must-visit destinations in France! The mini desert is incredible and can be a challenge to go up and down the sand. Being there at sunset is outstanding!

Best Sandy dunes in Europe, worth the detour and even a night stay in the area. Prepare yourself to hike a big Sandy Hill, but the view at the top is worth it. Way easier going down.

Must visit place, be prepared to climb the mountain of sand 😉 There are well equipped WC facilities. Parking free if charge. Bus stop very close

Unique and a great little workout. Nice sand and forest structure to catch great views and to enjoy.

It's such a cool place to enjoy the sunset! It's my second time here, and the views are breathtaking. At the moment, you can still see the remains of last year's fires. But nature will regenrate for sure and the beautiful forest behind the dunes will be all green again. Climbing can be a bit physical, even if you take the stairs, but it's really worth it 😄

Amazing natural feature of nature. Climbing can be physical, 1 step up, 2 steps down. Barefoot is easier to climb. And fun. The view is amazing at the top of the dune.

Such a shockingly amazing experience. Even in the winter time this place is a wonderful adventure to be taken on. I will definitely be back during the warmer months!

So amazing place. Worth to see no matter which weather is.

Very fine sand dune. A bit of a trek but the view is worth all of it. Highly recommended!

A must stop if you are in the area. Plenty of parking and a few rip off takeaway outlets. The views from the top of the dune are well worth the effort of getting to the top but I would recomend using the steps provided.

Just... stunning. Really. ~15€/person for a ticket from Bordeaux to Arcachon and then to the Dune du Pilat was absolutely worth it for the trip up and down the dune as well as the surprising _lack_ of people relaxing at the beach, even though it was still quite hot when we went there! You can relax on the top/on the beach at the bottom, you can hike along the (massively long) dune and take in the view and do couple of other things (like paragliding) too.

This is a must see spot if you’re in the region. The parking was not too expensive (less than 8€) and the views were incredible. Good to bring a picnic blanket and be prepared for some wind coming up from the ocean. The beach is accessible, but it’s a long walk back up the dune. Definitely worth a visit in any case.

Lovely place to take in the sea view, or just relax in the shade. Simple access to the city shops and sea is provided by an elevator, and a short walk.

The spring 🌼🌱 flowers are just beautiful!

Really nice park, very green. Plenty on shadow, good benches. Great playground for kids!

The park is a cool haven of peace and tranquillity; it has hosted an arboretum since 1992, with over 4 hectares of green treasures: rare or exotic plants and trees, and for a few weeks has been home to a beautiful rose garden with some 600 rose bushes. (Arcachon official website) A huge bull park, perfect to be a spectator of an important recreational sport of France. Every turn is a surprise with extremely well taken care of plants and trees. Exquisite and beautifully design combination and arrangement of plants.

Very nice place to go for a walk and with kids. It seems some playgrounds needs urgently to be renewed. We unfortunately came for this also. I am sure the Arcachon's city hall council will do something to improve it for next summer period.

Loved the park. It was very pretty, cozy and romantic. It's just a short walk from the beach (about 5 minutes) so I would definitely recommend visiting the park when you are in Arcachon.

A great park with playground, public toilet, elevator, beautiful flowers and park benches... within walking distance to the beach (Plage Thiers), which makes it a perfect place to have an afternoon stroll, or just to bask in the sunshine!

Disappointing. The parc is indeed on the upper side but with all the buildings, your view of the bassin is rather limited. As for the plants, nothing special : nothing compared to Mimizan ballade fleurie for example. Still a nice place if you want to find some rest.

Lovely parc situated 2 minutes from the downtown. Don’t forget to walk around the park to see the beautiful houses of the XVIII sicle

Short wait to climb the steep circular stairs. Great views from the top. The base of the tower is being rebuilt as of late May 2022.

Cool view, we had a long line and waited for 35 minutes but it was good at the end.

Amazing 360° panoramic views over Arcachon Town, the pine forests and the sea. Its only about a 20 mins small uphill walk from the town centre. It's free and is an outdoor metal structure with approx 50 metal spiral steps to reach the open circular platform.

This is a great way of seeing over the town. The stairway to the platform is small and winding. The stairs are okay but they do move as they are suspended. It is worth the trip to the top for the glorious views.

Great views to the bay. Only 8 people are allowed to go upstairs at the same time, but but is worth to wait the queue.

Really amazing views on the top. You have a pretty good view of Arcachon. To go on top, there are a lot of narrow stairs, so I guess is not recommended for people with low mobility.

A good view of Arcachon Bay from this tower. The tower can take 8 pax at any time. No queue at 7pm@Tues. FOC.

Worth the walk up the hill and the climb up the ladder to enjoy the views of Arcachon bay.

It is a tourist office with a kind person. They give you a general idea of what you can do in the city but without a personalization a map e some depliant They speak English very well

Very friendly and helpful staff with excellent language skills. We got a lot of useful information and maps during our visit in Arcachon. Highly recommended!

Free map with some places to go. Friendly staff and toilets are available. You can buy some local souvenirs as well.

Friendly, helpful and gave fantastic recommendations for walking around town and cycling around the area.

Recommend

Lots of helpful information. Also, helpfully, this was the start and end point of the bus tours of the city.

Free map of Arcachon and surrounding area, very helpful staff.

Had a good experience, personel was amicable and helpful. Played on the machines so I wouldn't know about the table games, but they have a variety of machines (not as many as you could find elsewhere but still pretty good) Also the building and entrance are very beautiful which adds to the experience.

The Casino “de la plage” (which is not the same as the Casino Mourlesque which burnt in the 70’s and was located at the parck Mourlesque) is located in a Castle in front of the beach. Nice staff. It’s restaurant pretty good. We spend a nice time there event if it’s not Las Vegas of course 😉

Small casino, not all the tables are open during off peak hours. Some jackpot machines.

When you visit this place: 1. Show your ID or passport at the door so they can record your entrance 2. Buy a card for the machines 3. Wear clothes that they don't deem offensive, which includes jeans with holes This is nothing more than a tourist trap. I've been here several times and I'm never impressed with the slot machines or the atmosphere.

A small casino! No table games (despite saying that there are on their site)! Mainly old slot machines! Very poor campared to ther casinos in the atlantic french cities! Disappointing!

Staff were rude, doesn't smell as bad as the other reviews, everting was card or notes no cash, bit of a shame nice old building.

The place could use a makeover. But we had fun! Unfortunately only 1 take for blackjack.

The Aquarium is amazing, filled with varieties of marine species.

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Very pretty from the outside but quite plain inside. Candels really expensive!

Beautiful place. Enjoy the garden.

Beautiful church attended a wedding here and it was wonderful the steps up to it and view out over the town was amazing

The second most pretty church on the Bassin d’Arcachon (the first one being at l’Herbe). After a quick visit, go down the stairs towards the beach.

Very Impressive church. Lively square surrounding it with a great atmosphere.

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(Translated by Google) Very beautiful church which dominates Mouleau. Apart from the appreciable point of view, it is worth visiting. Relaxing and curvaceous inside, it will not leave anyone indifferent I think. (Original) Très belle église qui domine le Mouleau. En dehors du point de vue appreciable, elle mérite d'être visitée. Reposante et toute en courbes à l'intérieur ,elle ne laissera personne indifférent je pense.

It’s a really nice basilica. The history of the establishment of the church which became the basilica is interesting to the towns history. It is also very pretty inside with unsurprisingly an ode to the seafaring history of the area. Please note this is not the same as the Norte Dame in Paris.

The Basilica is a must see when coming to Paris! I've noticed many tour groups be loud during their tour inside... Please be quiet while going in, this is still a place of worship and you're being loud while individuals are praying!

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Built in 1854

Great church, wonderfully concerts!

Nice looking church...

Nice church!

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(Translated by Google) We saw the last performance of "la belle et les clochards", it was very funny! Actors in their characters with sometimes hilarious improvisations. I'll add an aperitif board to the menu 🤗 (Original) Nous avons vu la dernière représentation de "la belle et les clochards", c'était très drôle ! Des acteurs dans leurs personnages avec parfois des improvisations hilarantes . Je rajouterai une planche apéro sur la carte 🤗

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(Translated by Google) Very friendly little theatre. Very funny piece and performed by a dynamic and spirited troupe. An excellent evening. (Original) Petit Théâtre très convivial. Pièce très drôle et jouée par une troupe dynamique et pleine d'entrain. Une excellente soirée.

(Translated by Google) We went to see A half-time lover last night, we had a great evening.. I recommend this piece, it is played until March 11th. We laugh, we relax... Very pleasant café-théâtre, it was a first for us in this place. Pleasant welcome, we will return! Bravo and a big thank you to the actors of the play. (Original) Nous avons été voir hier soir Un amant à mi-temps, nous avons passés une excellente soirée.. Je recommande cette pièce, elle se joue jusqu'au 11 mars. On rit, on se détend.. Café théâtre très agréable, c'était une première pour nous dans ce lieu. Accueil agréable, nous y retournerons ! Bravo et un grand merci aux comédiens de la pièce.

(Translated by Google) Very nice little theater which produces quality plays.. We always have a good time well done (Original) Petit théâtre très sympa qui produit des pièces de qualité.. Nous passons toujours un bon moment bravo

(Translated by Google) Café theater delicious both for the atmosphere that reigns there as well as the plays performed and the quality of the artists! Well done to everyone and see you soon for a next evening Special nod to a caring driver on a stormy evening 😉 Thank you (Original) Café théâtre délicieux tant par l’atmosphère qui y règne que les pièces jouées et qualité des artistes ! Bravoooo à tous et à très vite pour une prochaine soirée Clin d’œil particulier à un chauffeur attentionné par une soirée d’orage 😉 Merciiii

(Translated by Google) We regularly go to this small, friendly theater as a couple or with friends. The pieces are well played. We escape from our daily life, we have a good laugh. It's easy to book, you sometimes have to do it in advance. It’s a pleasant outing without the cost and effort of returning from Bordeaux after dark. The Labat family always welcomes us with a smile. (Original) Nous allons régulièrement dans ce petit théâtre convivial en couple ou avec des amis. Les pièces sont bien jouées. On s’échappe de son quotidien, on rit bien. On réserve aisément, il faut s’y prendre parfois à l’avance. C’est une sortie agréable sans les coûts et les efforts de rentrer de Bordeaux la nuit tombée. La famille Labat nous accueille toujours avec le sourire.

(Translated by Google) Friendly café theater with always very funny programming. Possibility of having a drink before the start of the show at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. An outing not to be missed!!! (Original) Café théâtre convivial avec une programmation toujours très drôle. Possibilité de boire un verre avant le début du spectacle à 21h les jeudi, vendredi et samedi. Une sortie à ne pas manquer !!!

(Translated by Google) Tonight "radio counter", a lot of fun, in this intimate space. Yes you have to book, yes you will like it. No hesitation for a very good evening (Original) Ce soir "radio comptoir", franche rigolade, dans cet espace intime. Oui il faut réserver, oui ça va plaire. Pas d'hésitation pour une très bonne soirée

(Translated by Google) Discovery of this intimate place, ideal for spending a pleasant evening, both through the friendliness of the staff, the actors and the quality of the performances. (Original) Découverte de ce lieu intimiste, idéal pour passer une agréable soirée, autant par l'amabilité du personnel, des acteurs et par la qualité des représentations.

(Translated by Google) It’s a very friendly place, close to the actors. Thank you for the welcome and the service with a smile. 💖💫 (Original) C'est un endroit très convivial, au plus proche des acteurs. Merci pour l'accueil et le service avec le sourire. 💖💫

(Translated by Google) Damage! this year for heritage days, it was not open! (Original) Dommage! cette année pr les journées du patrimoine, elle n était pas ouverte !

(Translated by Google) Always at the top, friendly, fraternal and non-Jews are always welcome (Original) Toujours au top sympa convivial fraternel et les non juifs sont toujours les bienvenus

(Translated by Google) In the top. Happy that you are there (Original) Au top. Heureusement que vous êtes là

(Translated by Google) Gorgeous (Original) Magnifique

Un grand bravo à Thomas notre capitaine et guide pour son professionnalisme et ses explications Une croisières de 2h30 vraiment géniale !! Par contre 0 pointé pour la communication pitoyable sur le quai d’embarquement ! Arrivée à la bonne adresse 20 minutes avant le départ MAIS il faut se rendre à l’autre quai… Personnel incompétente et peu agréable. Inexcusable quand vous avez toutes les coordonnées des clients et que nous devons rejoindre le nouveau point de départ avec deux personnes à mobilité réduite ! Plusieurs anglophones sur le bateau … Aucune annonce ni support en anglais sauf après en avoir fait la demande à thomas très pro qui a trouvé de minis supports bien incomplets au regard de ses explications très complètes au micro. (Translated by Google) A big congratulations to Thomas our captain and guide for his professionalism and his explanations A really great 2.5 hour cruise!! On the other hand, 0 points for the pitiful communication on the boarding platform! Arrive at the correct address 20 minutes before departure BUT you have to go to the other platform… Incompetent and unpleasant staff. Inexcusable when you have all the customer details and we have to reach the new starting point with two people with reduced mobility! Several English speakers on the boat… No announcement or support in English except after having requested it from the very professional Thomas who found the mini supports very incomplete compared to his very complete explanations on the microphone.

The automated tickets seller machine is somewhat outdated as used only in French, Very poor screen light and not very user friendly. Lucky there was one attendant to help me getting my ticket. The crossing was fine and the crew very helpful and in good spirit.

Balade du tour de l'île aux oiseaux de 2h00 exercursion chère pour ce que c'est 84 euros pour 2 adultes et 2 enfants. Le bateau été loin des 2 tours aux oiseaux dommage on a pas vu grand chose. J'ai connu des exercursion mieux que ça franchement. Le bateau n'est pas pratique 40 personnes max mais pas beaucoup d'espaces d'ouverture pour admirer l'océan tout le monde se bat pour avoir les places dommage. (Translated by Google) Stroll around the bird island of 2 hours exercursion expensive for what it is 84 euros for 2 adults and 2 children. The boat was far from the 2 bird towers too bad we didn't see much. I've had better exercursion than that frankly. The boat is not practical 40 people max but not many opening spaces to admire the ocean everyone fights to have the places too bad.

Nice quick 20 min boat ride taxi from Arcachon to Cap Ferret and back adult return €14 Staff could be a bit friendlier and a bit more helpful

Nous avons choisi l’excursion balade Île aux oiseaux et avons été déçus. Mon fils avait ces jumelles afin de pouvoir admirer l’île et les oiseaux. Mais le bateau reste loin de l’île et vraiment loin des cabanes sur pilotis. Ensuite la visite continue le long de la presque-île et des maisons, mais sans grand intérêt. Retour après 1h45. C’est franchement cher pour ce que c’est. Décevant. (Translated by Google) We chose the Bird Island tour and were disappointed. My son had these binoculars so he could admire the island and the birds. But the boat stays far from the island and really far from the huts on stilts. Then the visit continues along the almost-island and the houses, but without much interest. Return after 1h45. It's really expensive for what it is. Disappointing.

BEWARE OF THE BOATS LEAVING AT DUNE DE PYLAT. We had a good experience riding the boat from de Dune de Pyla to the sandbank in front of it. However, it's important to notice that the boat does NOT leave in front of the dune. It's a heavy 3kilometre walk through the sand to a spot just below the Yellow Camping. There are no signs and the personell is not clearly recognizable, they also don't seem to care if people are clearly looking and searching for the boating company they work for. Best way is to take a bus from the dune parking and get out at the Yellow Camping. On the site it says there is no acces but that's a lie.

Last August 18th I bought 4 tickets for the boat trip, When buying the ticket, all the information was provided in English and I paid 112 euros for a guided tour of Arcachon Bay to the dune of Pilat. The boat trip was great and we were able to see the bay very well as well as the dune. The problem was the language of the tour, which is only given in French. When I bought it, the page was in both languages and I paid for a guided tour, I was never informed that the information was only going to be given in French. Nobody asked us if we understood anything and it was really frustrating not being able to know all the interesting things the guide was explaining. Today this could have been solved very easily with a QR code in which what the guide explains is written in several languages... We were very annoyed by the total indifference towards people who did not understand French. It seems incredible that -in XXIst century- in a tourist country like France in an area like Arcachon, these things happen. In short, very happy with the boat ride but it was not a guided tour and the ticket included a guided tour. I wrote a letter to the mail in the web and no answer received.

If you don't speak French, do not join this tour. The guide spoke only French and without the commentary it's pretty boring. We only received a small handout with info that can be googled. A stop at the oysters farms and a far away view of the sanctuary.

Organised chaos. Ticket office with no signs. No timetable and no directions to ferry. Expensive with a bike and little organisation of boarding.

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(Translated by Google) Reference pool, both for the +++ welcome, the availability of the team, their kindness and always a smile. well done The pool team is identical, available and friendly. I know many swimming pools, it is the only one that requires all the qualities of cleanliness and service. thanks to the whole team (Original) Piscine de référence, tant par l'accueil +++, la disponibilité de l'équipe, leur gentillesse et toujours le sourire. Bravo L'équipe bassin à l'identique, disponible et sympathique. Je connais de nombreuses piscines, c'est la seule qui requière toutes les qualités de propreté et de service . Merci à toute l'équipe

(Translated by Google) Very nice discovery! The swimming pool is very well heated, the staff is most professional. This is the first time I've seen lifeguards come and advise pool users!!! Take the example of other swimming pools in the area. Also note that during each school holiday, inflatable structures are set up for users. see photos on the site. The only downside is that it’s a shame that the town doesn’t communicate on this. (Original) Très belle découverte! La piscine est très bien chauffé, le personnel, est des plus professionnels. C'est bien la 1ère fois, que je vois des maîtres nageurs venir conseiller les usagers de la piscine !!! Prendre exemple pour les autres piscines de l'agglomération. À savoir également, qu'à chaque vacances scolaires une mis en place de structures gonflables sont à disposition des usagers. voir photos sur le site. Seul bémol, Dommage que la commune ne communique pas sur cela.

(Translated by Google) I'm giving it two stars because I think the water could be a little warmer in this season. I swim regularly and I find that the temperature of 26 degrees is way too cold for January. The temperature of 28 degrees would be ideal. The rest is impeccable! (Original) Je met deux étoiles car je trouve que l’eau pourrait être un peu plus chaude en cette saison. Je nage régulièrement et je trouve que la température de 26 degrés est bien trop froide pour un mois de janvier . La température de 28 degrés serait idéale. Le reste est impeccable !