Arcachon
A well-established Atlantic seaside resort in the Gironde, Arcachon was created in 1857 as a destination in its own right, set within the Landes forest southwest of Bordeaux. Its sandy beach, mild climate, and dense café and restaurant scene make it one of the larger resorts on France's Atlantic coast, alongside Biarritz and Royan. The surrounding Basin d'Arcachon offers scenic viewpoints across the water.
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- Population12,321
- Nearest water from center 2.5 km1.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.2 km5.1 mi
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Arcachon: quick answers
Where is Arcachon?
Arcachon is in Gironde, France, about 51 km32 miles in a straight line from Bordeaux.
How do you get to Arcachon?
The nearest airport is Bordeaux (BOD), about 1 hr 26 min away by road. The nearest train station is Arcachon, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Arcachon?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is November, with about 99 mm3.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Arcachon?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 54 restaurants, 11 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Arcachon?
Arcachon is listed among the day trips from Bordeaux.