Bassin d'Arcachon

Gironde · France

Bassin d'Arcachon, France
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Best time to go
summer
Budget
$$
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A tidal lagoon on the Atlantic coast famous for its oyster beds, pine-backed beaches and shifting sandbanks. Sheltered from the ocean by a long spit, it teems with birdlife and traditional flat-bottomed boats.

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