5 special Valentine's Day favourites on Bassin
This year, Valentine's Day is on a Saturday ! So whether you're in the « love is beautiful »or« but it's too commercial »There's no excuse not to give yourself A quick aside to our Bassin in Arcachon!
To mark the occasion, we've put together a little Top 5 of our best love experiences, made in Bassin of course!
(And because we're nice people, we'll throw in a few tunes to fit the theme)
1) A trip for two: Winter Town and hot chocolate
For the lovers of history and beautiful buildings, head for Arcachon and its Winter Town ! You can daydream, imagine and immerse yourself in the beauty of the majestic 19th-century villas (and there's plenty to choose from, over 300 of them...).
For a complete visit, climb up to the’Saint Cecilia Observatory and enjoy the beauty of the view ! We'll finish the walk in the direction of the Parc Mauresque for a breath of fresh air, in the midst of its rose garden and other ancient trees.
Why we love him for Valentine's Day:
- For a surprising journey through time (ideally with a guide)
- For a romantic moment on one of Arcachon's famous red banks
- Discover 3 facets of the city in one walk: history, nature and the urban environment.
👉 The little extra : after the effort, the comfort: we take the Parc Mauresque lift head for Arcachon town centre! This is your chance to a number of small holes and to enjoy a delicious chocolate in the warmth of a local café.

2) Love at sea: a walk with a view
Are you looking for an experience extraordinary, and so Bassin?
Go boating on our waters! For two or in excursion mode, between traditional or more sporty boat, you will definitely find find what you're looking for among our service providers !
Why we love him for Valentine's Day:
- To discover all the faces of Bassin, to the rhythm of the tides
- To curl up in the arms of your +1, but with a sea view please!
- To find out all the secrets of our Bassin, thanks to anecdotes from our captains
👉 The little extra Some of our service providers offer lunch on board!

3) We'd be just you and me: (literally) making memories together
Kneading, baking, working with materials and getting your hands IN the dough... if the weather's a bit gloomy, it's time to organise a workshop for two!
Play the Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore as Ghost, Create your own memories for an unforgettable Valentine's Day! Pottery, painting, sculpture, cooking and even fish leather work (yes, yes!), find what you're looking for for a a moment for 2 at one of our craftsmen's !
Why we love him for Valentine's Day:
- Discover the skills of our local craftsmen
- To create your own Valentine's Day gift (and kill two birds with one stone)
- To reveal your hidden talents and those of your better half
👉 The little extra after your creation session, we continue in art and you can book a show in one of our Bassin rooms Where a canvas in one of our cinemas (more information on the Bassin application in Arcachon) !

4) Loving you by the lake: with love and mimosas
Yes, the Arcachon Bassin is a show for the eyes that changes with the seasons.
For lovers of nature and the great outdoors, we have what you need if time permits (or under an umbrella) ! Between reed beds, salt meadows, lake, pine forest...here are a few quiet spots dotted around the region:
- Coastal path - Gujan-Mestras/Le Teich
- Port of Biganos
- Domaine de Certes et Graveyron - Audenge
- Parc Birabeille - Mios
- St Brice-Les Quinconces - Andernos/Arès
Not maritime enough for you? We've got some ideas for you too:
- Our ocean beaches - La Teste de Buch/Lège-Cap Ferret
- From Taussat to Plage du Bétey - Lanton/Andernos
- The seafronts of’Arcachon/Andernos
- The Croix d'Hins lake or the Cazaux lake - Marketprime / La Teste de Buch
- The villages of Herbe and Canon - Lege-Cap Ferret
Why we love him for Valentine's Day:
- Flirting with our wilderness and the species that live there together
- For the slow aspect: you walk at your own pace... you feel good!
- To keep warm under the umbrella (if it rains, of course)
👉 The little extra Indian, Italian, traditional French? Our restaurateurs have talent! Push open the door of one of our establishments to treat yourself to a delicious meal prepared by our chefs ! You can find them all on Arcachon's Bassin application !

5) Need for nothing, want for...bubbles: relaxation and well-being
And inevitably, what would be a top 5 activities for lovers without mentioning massages, bubbles, relaxation... in short, well-being for 2!
Rain, wind, snow (Now that's a long shot) : our thalassotherapy, balneotherapy and wellness centres will know how to find the care you need... and it's even better if you're with someone else.
Why we love him for Valentine's Day:
- For a moment of relaxation with your other half
- For a timeless interlude
- For an activity for two, whatever the climate
👉 The little extra Why not extend your stay with us? At the heart of a bed and breakfast, in one of our charming hotels...or even directly within your company Thalassotherapy centre, find the accommodation of your dreams on the Bassin in Arcachon !

