Owl, it's raining!
It's raining, okay... but your stay on the Arcachon Bassin doesn't stop there!
Take advantage of these overcast days to discover activities that are just as pleasant on vacation as on weekends.
Media library and municipal swimming pool, casino, bowling, laser tag, cinema, balneotherapy, thalassotherapy, spa…
There is no shortage of opportunities to get oxygen, even in rainy weather!
Culture and discovery break
- The bunker 502, remnant of the Second World War, in Arcachon (within the MA.AT)
- Maison Louis David in Andernos-les-Bains (town museum and art exhibition venue)
- Small oyster museum, Cabane n°55 in Andernos-les-Bains (for opening dates, inquire at the tourist office on 05 56 82 02 95)
- The Chapel of the Algerian villa, the jewel of the peninsula
- The Chapel of the Sailors in Arcachon
- The Oyster House, in Gujan-Mestras
- La Cabane bleue aux artistes (art gallery on the port of Audenge)
- The Ecomuseum of Gardarem in Lanton (open on weekends only)
- kokobelli workshop (jewelry and decorative objects in vegetal ivory and pinecone) in Lège-Cap Ferret – open from April to September
- The Cabane du Résinier in Lège-Cap Ferret
- The Cap Ferret Lighthouse and its interactive exhibition (open Wednesday to Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. in autumn-winter)
- And many others !
Let yourself be guided !
- The Little Train of Arcachon (covered train)
- The Chocolate Factory " Eleanor's Delicacies » at La Teste de Buch, only by reservation from Tuesday to Saturday
- Le Caviar Perlita – Visit of L’Esturgeonnière at Le Teich from April to September
- The Caviar of France – Visit to the Moulin de la Cassadotte in Biganos from April to September
- Visit to the SMURFIT-KAPPA stationery factory in Biganos (Tuesdays and Thursdays in July-August only)
For visits, get closer to your Tourist Office.
What to do with my little bits
- BIG'A JUMP Covered Trampoline Park in Biganos
- ST CLIMBING in Andernos (climbing, indoor complex)
- PIZZ&GOLF in Biganos (pizzeria and mini golf)
- The Bassin cinemas are open all year round!
Discover our 4 activities to do with your children when it rains!
Sheltered cruises
Outings organized from Arcachon, Cap Ferret, Canon, Moulleau and Andernos-les-Bains depending on the season:
- Bird Island Tour, duration 1h45
- Grand Tour of Bassin, duration 2h45
Inquire with theBoatmen's Union.
A few kilometers from Bassin
Discover Bordeaux:
- Stroll through the streets of old Bordeaux, boots on your feet
- Make yourself comfortable in an armchair in the characteristic Utopia cinema
- Enjoy shopping on the longest street in Europe: Rue Sainte-Catherine
- Bordeaux will never leave you short of ideas for cultural outings: Aquitaine Museum, Cap Science, CAPC, etc.
- Enjoy the local gastronomy through a wide choice of restaurants
- Vineyards and castles: Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Entre-deux-mers…
- Planète Bordeaux (road to Libourne, Beychac-et-Caillau), La Winerie
The Landes and the hinterland:
- Aquatic complex – Spadium de Salles
- Ecomuseum of Marquèze in Salles
- Seaplane Museum in Biscarrosse