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The Monte à Bord, the tasting terrace of the Compagnie de l'Huître in the village of l'Herbe is a window open to the sea. It is one of the very first oyster tasting establishments in full oyster activity on the Norwegian coast. An exceptional setting by the beach. The oysters are born, raised and matured on the Basin, they are tasted with a glass of white carefully chosen. The terrace of the Monte à Bord is designed for intimate one-to-one meals as well as for meetings with family, friends and groups.
At the end of the village of l'Herbe, the tasting "Le Ponton" offers an idyllic setting to crunch some oysters facing the Bassin d'Arcachon. It has a large wooden terrace next to a charming wooden hut and is ideally situated on the edge of the beach of l'Herbe with its pretty houses.
At the end of the village of l'Herbe, you will discover, on the pond side, the oyster farmers' cellars and workshops. Find the Cap'Olivier tasting at the water's edge, with its wooden terrace, which extends to the beach and the Bassin d'Arcachon with the landscape of the Ile aux Oiseaux and the Pointe aux Chevaux.
The Kykouyou hut invites you to come and taste its oysters accompanied by its new Cuvée de Blancs in a magnificent setting.
So don't hesitate, come and spend a pleasant moment with your feet in the water!
Want to taste and discover the oyster of the Bay of Arcachon?
Sébastien welcomes you on a terrace nestled in the heart of the oyster farming village of l'Herbe on the Lège-Cap Ferret peninsula. Oyster tasting at the water's edge accompanied by lemon, butter bread and served with a glass of fresh white wine from Bordeaux.
Covering an area of 496 ha, the Salt Meadows Nature Reserve lives to the rhythm of the tides, which contributes to diversifying the habitats found on this site, which range from mudflats to permanently emerged land. This diversity of habitats has allowed the development of a specific flora of heritage interest which contributed to the creation of the reserve. This site is also an important area for the migration, wintering and breeding of many wetland birds.
The adventure begins on this somewhat arid site, which is why part of it is nicknamed "the Desert". It changes its face with the rhythm of the passing day and the rising and falling tide. Sometimes thirsty, sometimes flooded, the plant species, which the walker observes, have shown great acclimatization.
At the Claouey nautical club, a sea rowing section (yole) offers formulas to discover the activity and or to improve. From one hour sessions to training courses over several days, the offer is wide and adapted to all. You can go alone, in pairs or in groups of four, from 12 years old.
The club has obtained the Quality Tourism mark.
Optimists, dinghies, catamarans, liveaboards, the Club Nautique de Claouey has a beautiful fleet. Labelled Ecole Française de Voile (French Sailing School), the club offers many formulas. Courses are available from 5 years old.
In July and August, the club also welcomes you at the nautical base of the Hirondelles beach in Grand Piquey.
Would you like to taste and discover the oysters of the Bay of Arcachon?
Frédéric welcomes you on a terrace in the oyster port of Claouey, on the Lège-Cap Ferret peninsula. Tasting of oysters at the edge of the water accompanied by lemon, bread butter and served with a glass of fresh white wine of Bordeaux.
Want to taste and discover the oyster of the Bay of Arcachon?
La Bonne Franquette welcomes you in the heart of the oyster village of Claouey on the peninsula of Lège-Cap Ferret.
Tasting at the hut: accompanied by lemon, butter bread and served with a glass of fresh white wine from Bordeaux, the oyster reveals all its flavours!
Spacious and calm villa of 8 persons, near the ocean beaches and the shops of the village of Lège Cap Ferret.
The site of Quinconces remains one of the few "wild" places of the coast north Basin offering a magnificent panoramic view to discover
The Pointe des Quinconces, protected and listed in the picturesque heritage of the Gironde, was the favorite walk of Sarah Bernhardt during his stay in Andernos-les-Bains. You can see the old fish tanks dug in 1840 by David Allègre, known for having built the first steam trawler in the world, "the Turbot", in Arès. Following the coastal path northwards, a wooden bridge allows you to cross the Cirès river to reach the beach of Saint-Brice in Arès.
The first Saturday of December you can, with the oyster farmer, fisherman, winegrower and restaurant of the 45 hut of the Oyster Port (Port Ostréicole) of Andernos-les-Bains, participate in tastings of oysters, white wine of the Entre-2-Mers and tapas.
If you walk through the port you will find bands, sea songs, exhibition of our local artists work, parade of ancient rigging, fireworks...
Free access, Port Ostréicole from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Conviviality, the ocean, cycling, water sports... ideas follow one another in the Arcachon Basin without any day being like another! We are located between Andernos and Cap-Ferret. At 1,5km from the Bassin and 7Km from the ocean, our campsite has a direct access to the 150 kilometers long cycle tracks, near the Vélodyssée and has the label "Accueil Vélo". During your stay at La Canadienne, you will taste seafood in one of the oyster farming villages, cross the Cap-Ferret to Arcachon by boat, passing by the bird island and the cabanes tchanquées, discover the majestic Dune du Pyla... On your return, you can relax in the heated swimming pool. In season, several animations are proposed to you in day and in evening. See you soon. Karine and Richard.
In a quiet, wooded setting close to the lake and ocean beaches, we offer two-bedroom, fully-equipped wooden chalets, 200m² of private garden and a parking space on the plot.
Situated 500m from the village center and 500m from cycle paths, you'll enjoy a communal swimming pool heated from June to September.
Thanks to Terra Aventura, you can learn about geocaching while discovering unusual places in our city. Concentrate well because you'll have to solve a series of puzzles to find Zarthus, the Poi'z nature and get your badge back. If this is the first time you play, just download the free Terra Aventura application (AppStore and Google Play), create your account and then set off on your adventure.
You will appreciate the Port Ostréicole of Arès and its string of blue, yellow and green oyster huts. Everyone in his own way spends a pleasant moment there. Gastronomes, you will enjoy yourself in one of the restaurants, installed on the port for the summer. If you prefer to taste oysters and other shellfish from the Bay of Arcachon, stop for a few moments in one of the huts that offer delicious seafood platters.
The Balades à Roulettes® (BR®) are short, quiet walks, with a stroller or a small bicycle, or adapted for people with reduced mobility (in a wheelchair), proposed by the French Federation of Hiking of the Gironde.