Sophisticated and refined, Arcachon is located on the Aquitaine coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The verdant town is nestled on the coast of the Gulf of Arcachon. In the 20s of the XIX century fishing village turned into a favorite resort of the residents of neighboring Bordeaux. But fishing is still a significant part of the economy of Arcachon. It is not for nothing that fishing boats loaded with booty regularly arrive in the local port. It is in Arcachon that the famous French oysters are harvested. The city is also called the oyster capital of France.
Around Arcachon along the coast of the bay spreads a lot of beaches. All of them are covered with golden sand and have a gentle descent into the sea. If you wish to be alone, any boat will take you from the crowded beaches nearest the town to a secluded bay.
Arkashon is also known as a balneological resort. The first springs were discovered here in the early XIX century. And now in local balneological centers actively use healing water to restore the health of the body.
Arkashon is divided into several districts, winter, spring, summer and autumn cities. The architecture of the city is a mixture of many styles, which gives it a completely unique appearance.
Arcachon
The City of Four Seasons
There are few resorts in the world that welcome tourists at any time of the year. The Gascony town of Arcachon, the capital of oysters and the favorite vacation spot of the French, is just from this elite category. You can come here four times a year, and each time it will reveal an original side to you. Arcachon is another jewel in the crown of French resort towns. It knows how to win the hearts of tourists and make them come back again and again.
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