Dune du Pilat & ocean beaches
Europe's highest dune, pine forest on one side, the Atlantic on the other. Climb it early or at sunset.
Discover the region
Bordeaux & Arcachon bay
Bordeaux is an hour from Cap Ferret. Here is what we recommend to our guests, in every season.
Oyster huts
At L'Herbe, Le Canon or Piraillan: a dozen oysters, rye bread and a glass of Entre-deux-Mers facing the bay.
Bordeaux & the vineyards
The quays, place de la Bourse, the Capucins market — and within an hour, Saint-Émilion, the Médoc and Pessac-Léognan.
Bike, surf and boat
Cycle paths from one end of the peninsula to the other, ocean-side surf at Cap Ferret, and a pinasse crossing to the Banc d'Arguin.
When to come
Spring
The bay to yourself, sunny Bordeaux terraces, the first bike rides.
Summer
Swimming on the bay side, morning markets, oysters at sunset.
Autumn
Harvest in the Médoc and Saint-Émilion, still-warm ocean, low light through the pines.
Winter
Christmas markets in Bordeaux, long beach walks, gentler rates.