Local towns and villages

Top of the page back to top

Andernos-les-Bains

With its long pier, oyster port, natural spaces, beaches and lively town, Andernos-les-Bains has everything you need for a great holiday with friends or family!

Take a walk along the longest pier in France

Stroll to the end of the 232m-long pier with your camera in hand to admire the view of boats and oyster-farm stakes and watch the birds. Or come and discover it at sunset! Not far from the pier, you can walk along Boulevard de la Plage to admire the attractive local-style houses, called Arcachonnaises.

Relax in the oyster port

While you’re here, take the opportunity to wander along flower-covered alleys in the oyster port. The cabins here are all different colours! For lunch, take a seat in a restaurant and enjoy a seafood platter, or on the water’s edge to watch the comings and goings of oyster farmers’ flat-bottomed boats returning to harbour. Nearby, visit Saint-Éloi church dating from the 11th century with its magnificent friezes, paintings and murals, then stop off at the remains of a 4th-century Gallo-Roman villa.

Explore the countryside

From the oyster port, set off to discover St-Brice-Les Quinconces-Le Coulin, one of Arcachon Bay’s natural sites.

Follow the coastal path to enjoy a view of the whole bay from Pointe des Quinconces.

This is lovely little spot popular with locals. Further north, cross the Cirès river to get to the beautiful Conche de Saint Brice beach in Arès.

Treat yourself to a gourmet break near Andernos pier !

An eventful year

Join in with the local ambiance day and night, all year round.

In summer, events are held every evening on the pier esplanade. Check out the events programme!

And for those who love shopping, Andernos-les-Bains’s shops are open all year round and stay open late every day in summer! A hit with the locals.

Delve into the estey channels

Go on an outing to look for shellfish, crabs and clams hiding in the mud in the channels at low tide. Accompanied by a guide, you can explore this natural spot very popular with locals.

For more information on this guided tour in July and August, contact the Tourist Office.

Lazing on the beach

It’s all part of the holiday! Buy an ice cream from a local stand and relax by the beach with the sound of lapping water in the background. In Andernos-les-Bains, you can choose from Quinconces Beach and the beaches at the oyster port, Bétey or the pier.

Children will love Bétey Beach with its swings and many beach activities!