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Between the ocean and a pine forest, the holidays in Arcachon seem to last throughout the year. The walk on the sea front is a Must ,for the pier of Thiers offers a superb view of the basin and the city. You can admire the old houses and the lace wood , while walking through the neighborhood of the ville d'hiver

Le lieu en bref...
Le Parc Mauresque, en Ville d'Hiver, domine la ville d'Arcachon. Dessiné dans l'esprit des parcs anglais, ses allées tout en rondeurs et en sinuosité épousent minutieusement les courbes du terrain. Intérêt botanique puisque constitué d'arbres d'origines diversifiées : gingko-biloba, magnolias, oliviers, roseraie… Aire de jeux sur le thème mauresque, théâtre de verdure, maquette du casino mauresque détruit en 1977, kiosque, ascenseur. Accés libre. L'Office de Tourisme propose une visite pour les groupes au parc Mauresque pour découvir les différentes essences. Il organise aussi différentes visites guidées pédestres pour découvrir la Ville d'Hiver et le parc Mauresque.

The dune in brief ...
This dune is the largest dune in Europe .It's more than 100 meters high and almost 3 kilometers long. Not to be missed ...
The immense and magnificent views of the ocean and the grand forêt des Landes.

The park in brief ...
This park of 120 ha is designed to protect the wild bird species and the natural environments of the region. It is composed of 4 theme parks and several hiking routes.

The site in brief...
This strip of land between the sea and the Arcachon basin offers beautiful landscapes of pine forests and beaches.It is quiet on the side of the basin,but more turbulent on the side of the ocean and the beautiful seaside resort of Cap-Ferret .

Tip of the Arcachon Basin ...
The peninsula of Cap Ferret brings together several villages that are dotted with pretty colorful shacks, L'Herbe, Le Canon,and Le Piraillan. Lege-Cap -Ferret is a beautiful place that is perfect for family holidays . It has several other beaches that open on either the Arcachon basin, or the Ocean. Not to be missed ...
The Lighthouse of Cap Ferret, la Villa Algerian, the tanks of Piraillan and the national natural reserves of Prés Salés ...