Arcachon Bay Discovery Full Day Trip From Bordeaux - Private

Experience a private full-day Arcachon Bay trip from Bordeaux: savor fresh oysters, enjoy a traditional Pinasse boat ride (not included), and explore local seafood with expert guides.

• Taste Fresh Oysters From the Local Oyster Sheds
• Lunch At Any One of the Seafood Restaurants
• English-Speaking, Local Experts

Embark on the Arcachon Bay Discovery Full Day Trip from Bordeaux for a luxurious, private experience that blends local culture, gastronomy, and scenic beauty. Your adventure begins with convenient hotel pick-up by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Travel in a comfortable, modern minivan with as you head to the stunning Arcachon Bay. 

Delight in a wine tasting at a local Oyster Shed, sampling fresh oysters straight from the source, before enjoying free time to explore Arcachon’s charming seaside restaurants and vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss the optional boat tour aboard a traditional “Pinasse”—historic wooden vessels dating back to the 1500s—or visit the breathtaking Dune du Pyla. Throughout the day, benefit from expert live commentary and seamless logistics, ensuring an effortless, personalized journey. Reserve your place now and immerse yourself in the authentic tastes and sights of France’s Atlantic coast!

Arcachon Bay - Home to Europe’s Largest Dune Arcachon is a popular bathing location on the Atlantic coast 55 kilometers (34 miles) southwest of Bordeaux. It has a fine beach and a mild climate said to be favorable for invalids suffering from pulmonary complaints. The town of Arcachon is only 150 years old. Not long before 2 May 1857, when Emperor Napoleon III signed its official “birth certificate”, it was just a forest of pine trees, oaks and strawberry trees (arbutus), with no road links, and home – mostly when the weather was expected to be warm, and more in wood huts than in real houses – to fewer than 400 people, mostly fishermen and peasants. 
In earlier years, when some hygienists began to recommend sea bathing, three sea establishments were laid out by some entrepreneurs especially for the Bordeaux bourgeoisie. At its southern entrance from the Atlantic ocean, Arcachon Bay is crowned by Europe’s largest sand dune, the Dune de Pyla (or du Pilat), nearly 3 kilometres long, 500 metres wide, reaching 107 metres in height, and moving inland at rate of 5 metres a year. Today depart from Bordeaux and head towards this land locked sea known as “The Arcachon bay”. 

Your Arcachon Private Tour
Upon arrival, discover the oyster sheds that are laid in rows one next to each other and that belong to the local oyster farmers that make this destination so well known to all French oyster aficionados. Here you will have the opportunity to taste some oysters accompanied with fresh baguette, lightly salted butter and white wine of course. 

For lunch, your guide will certainly suggest one of the many high quality sea food restaurants located along the shore. 

Finally, why not indulge yourself to a unique boat ride on board a local “Pinasse”, the traditional boats of the Bay of Arcachon. All built out of wood, mention of the boats date back to the 1500’s at a time when they were used only for fishing. This pleasant ride will have you see the numerous oyster farms and admire ‘Birds Island’ with its “Tchanqués” huts built on wooden piles. If the boat ride is not to your taste, then we will take you to the Pyla sand dune where you will have a stunning view over the Bay. It will be possible for you to also take some refreshments in a local venue that also has thrilling views over the Bay. 
This private tour ensures you enjoy full attention from your guide.

• Arcachon Bay, France
• Dune of Pilat, La Teste-de-Buch, France
• Hôtel Restaurant La Co(o)rniche, Avenue Louis Gaume, La Teste-de-Buch, France
• Plage Pereire, Boulevard de la Mer, Arcachon, France

All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Offered all year round on request. 
Tour does not run on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Optional boat ride depends on weather conditions.
Infant seats available.