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Arcachon



Arcachon is a commune of the Gironde département, in France.

Arcachon is a popular watering-place, with a fine beach and a mild climate, favourable for invalids suffering from pulmonary complaints, on the Atlantic coast of southwest France, 34 miles southwest of Bordeaux in the Landes forest.

Arcachon is known for the "Arcachon villa", which is the architectural style of many of the older houses there. It is a type of Victorian architecture. The Arcachon villa style was criticized for generations, but it is now considered to be charming and deeply human.

Close by on the Bassin d'Arcachon is Europe's largest sand dune, the Dune du Pyla (or Pilat), nearly 3 kilometres long, 500 metres wide reaching 107 metres in height, and moving inland at rate of 5 metres per annum.

The area is served by La Teste-de-Buch Airport.

Notable natives and residents
  • Yaruch Bann writer, musician and linguistic searcher


  • External links

  • Arcachon's Sand Dune - Picture
  • Aerial view of the Dune du Pyla
  • Dune du Pyla site
  • air photography of Arcachon


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    Hotels in Arcachon
    Village Des Canonniers Score 7.425 from 24 reviews
    143 Route Du Cap Ferret 7.43/10
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     All Suites Home La Teste Score 0 from 0 reviews
    avenue Gustave Eiffel 0/10
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     RĂ©sidence Eurogroup Les Rives Marines Score 8.3 from 5 reviews
    Rue Du Port 8.3/10
    By Car (from Bordeaux): - Take the A63 motorway towards Bayonne-Bassin d’Arcachon. - Take the exit 22 towards Arcachon (A660). - Then take the exit 3 signposted Le Teich. - At the first round about, follow the road sign towards Centre-Ville (city centre). - At the first traffic light, turn left. - Then at the second round about, head towards Le Port (harbour). From the South/Bayonne: - Take the A63 motorway towards Bordeaux-Bassin d’Arcachon. - Take the exit 22 signposted Arcachon (A660). By Plane: Bordeaux Mérignac Airport (60 km). Take a bus or taxi transfer from the Airport. By Train: Le Teich Train Station (Bordeaux Arcachon line). Take a bus or taxi transfer. ... more
     
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