Cap Ferret

Cap Ferret

Want to experience the best of the area’s beaches? Make a beeline for Cap Ferret! Located on a narrow peninsula on France’s south-west coast, it’s famous for sandy beaches, pine forests, oyster villages and relaxed coastal charm. Think nature, seafood, cycling and surfing! A real bonus is the lighthouse, as it offers up beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and dunes.
Arcachon Bay Beach

Arcachon Bay Beach

Gironde Area, Central France (La Rochelle Airport)

Arcachon Bay is where beach days come with a side of oyster-shack hopping and salty-fingered seafood feasts, right on the sand. Cycle along pine-scented paths, climb nearby dunes for sweeping views and watch...

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Cité du Vin (Bordeaux)

Cité du Vin (Bordeaux)

Gironde Area, Central France (La Rochelle Airport)

The funky building just outside of Bordeaux? That’s Cité du Vin. Walk through around 20 wine-themed sections covering everything from cultivation and production to history and modern trends, finishing with a...

66.7 Km to Cap Ferret - Map

Monts d’Auvergne

Monts d’Auvergne

Central France (La Rochelle Airport)

The Auvergne Mountains are a collection of dormant volcanoes, with some of the most famous peaks including Puy de Sancy and Puy de Dôme and the Sancy Massif being the highest. An area for budding photographers?...

325.2 Km to Cap Ferret - Map