The seaside resort of Arcachon is just 67 km from Bordeaux, nestling between the Atlantic Ocean and the Landes Forest, not far from the Bordeaux vineyards.
Attractions in the area include:
Balneotherapy: the balneotherapy centre, ?Planète 9 de la Teste de Buch?, is located 4 km from the residence. a special reduced rate is in place for our guests which runs over five days from Monday to Friday and includes unlimited access to the fitness area, jet swimming pool, hydro-aeromassage, sauna, hammam and cardio-training room.
Thalassotherapy at Thalazur Arcachon: Located in exceptionnal surroundings 100m from Pereire beach and 2.5 km from the residence, Thalazur Arcachon offers an outstanding fitness course.
To recover your energy and well-being, Thalazur Arcachon proposes the 5-day ?Pleine Forme? course, from Monday to Friday, including 4 thalassotherapy treatments per day and unlimited access to its 250 m² aquatic trail (seawater pool heated to 33°C enhanced with a geyser, a waterfall and hydro massage jets), to the hammam, sauna and fitness room.
Sports & Leisure
Water sports: Arcachon Marine (rental and jet ski) 2 km away.
Diving: VSM l?Océana (first dives and courses) 3 km away.
Horse-riding: L'Etrier Sportif (indoor ring, 2 outdoor rings and club house) 1 km away.
Tennis: the Arcachon Tennis Club (22 courts) 2.5 km away.
Golf: Arcachon Golf Club (18 holes) 3 km away, Gujan-Mestras Golf Club (18 holes on sand and 9 holes) 12 km away and Biscarrosse Golf Club (two 9-hole courses) 22 km away
Preferential rates: 20% reduction on individual green-fees at the ?Golf d?Arcachon? and rates for couples (except in July/August).
Information and booking at the residence reception.
Public swimming pool 2.5 km from the residence.
Zoological gardens: Teste de Buch 11 km away.
120 km of cycle paths.
The resort
The Arcachon Basin is an incomparable site, a vast triangular indentation fringed with picturesque villages.You will enjoy strolling along the seafront promenade with many restaurants to choose from and, of course, 2 km-long Pereire beach
Places to visit include the Aquarium Museum, Tropical Aquarium, Marine Model Museum with its 200 superb models, Maison de l?Huître (Oyster House), the Sainte-Anne Spring and the Criée.
There is also plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. here are some examples:
The Pilat Dune: the highest in Europe providing a unique viewpoint looking over the Basin entrance and the Arcachon Forest.
The Arcachon Basin, with the isle of birds, oyster farms and houses on stilts. ?Pinasse? trips (local flat?bottomed fishing boats) over the bay.
Tours of the oyster beds.
Châteaux and vineyards of the Médoc.
The Teich bird reserve (15 km): natural preserved area which boasts more than 260 species of bird.