Roadtrip around the Arcachon Basin

Mios (9 067 ) is a transitional zone between oceanic, mountain and semi-continental climates. Its inhabitants are called Miossais.

•  Perlita caviar (guided tour of caviar production)
• T En Leyre (accrobranche site)
• A walk in Parc Birabeille

Cazaux, (4016 inhabitants) is a village in the commune of La Teste-de-Buch, home to a major military airbase. The church bell, made in 1546, is a listed historic monument.

• Dune du Pyla
•  Walk to theCazaux and Sanguinet lakes (A short, largely shaded walk that can be done on foot or by mountain bike).
•  Laouga Beach (is located on the banks of Lac de Cazaux in La Teste de Buch, south of the nautical centre. With its calm, shallow and warm water )
•  Church of Cazaux (historic monument)

Gujan Mestras (population 20,933) is the destination of the Bay of Arcachon. Considered the capital of the Arcachon oyster industry, this is the perfect destination for a stroll along the water's edge.

•  Aqualand Arcachon basin
•  Barge trip (type of large flat-bottomed boat )
• Walk around Lac de la Magdeleine (place for walking, fishing
• picnics, relaxation)
•  Parc de la Chênerai (forest walk)

Andernos-les-Bains (12,096 inhabitants) is a commune in south-west France. It has a remarkable historical heritage and exceptional natural areas.

• Gallo-Roman remains
• Maison Louis David (museum, art)
• Pier beach

La Grigne is an essential stop-off point for sports fans, water sports enthusiasts and tree-climbers. Here you can practise or learn one of the Gironde's cult sports.

•  Le Porch ocean beach
• Learn to surf or go surfing (so nice surf school)
• Le peuple des cimes, acrobatic course (Leisure park, tree climbing)
•  Visiting Le Porge (local authority)

Montalivet is a very popular area during the summer months. The vendaysine population is estimated at over 30,000, twelve times the annual municipal population..

•  Montalivet Adventure Park (Twelve-activity theme park in the heart of nature, offering activities such as tree climbing, go-karts, mini golf, etc.)
•  Pine sec beach walk (ideal spot for surfers)
• Tower of Honour (castle remains)

Soulac sur Mer (2621 inhabitants) commune pittoresque in the Gironde department. It boasts charming little villas dating from the early 20th century, and 7 kilometres of beach.

• Soulac-sur-Mer Municipal Market (from 4 July to the end of August, open every day from from 8am to 1.30pm and from 6pm to 8pm).
•  Little tourist train (July and August daily shuttles between the Pointe de Grave and Soulac-sur-Mer).
•  Cordouan lighthouse
• Central Beach

Talais (population 722) is a phis is a small, typically Médoc village. The village is close to the ocean beaches and the Gironde estuary. Talais is a walking route rich in remarkable natural heritage, giving you the chance to discover the marshes of Talais and its oyster port.

•  Walk around the port of Talais (oyster port)
•  Visit to Château de Talais
• Hiking trails