Arcachon Bay Full Day Trip from Bordeaux with lunch and Pyla Dune
Description
Spend a day away from Bordeaux on this Full-day trip to the Bay of Arcachon. On this small-group tour, visit Pyla Dune (Dune du Pyla), the largest sand dune in Europe, and admire the spectacular views from the top, Then your guide will drive you in Arcachon to explain why all the french upper-class built amazing villas in 19th-century with unique architecture in Arcachon. Take some pictures before to lunch the famous oysters or shrimps on the port. Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.
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Itinerary
Departure from Bordeaux /Transport time (1 hour)
Climb the beautiful Pyla Sand Dune
Discover why all the french upper-class built amazing villas in 19th-century with unique architecture in Arcachon
At the port you will lunch the famous oysters of Arcachon, or you can choose shrimps
End of the tour / Transport time (1 hour)
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be 18 years of age to drink alcohol
- Minimum age is 4 years old
- Pets not allowed
- This tour is in english only
Reviews(101)
Helene, our tour guide, was amazing--she knew the area so well and it was a joy to have her lead us to the Pyla Dune and the Arcachon Bay seaside. Lunch was a delight of fois gras and oysters/wine. Can't recommend this tour enough!
Nice to have a guide to drive you around, have a glass of wine on the dunes, and a truly beautiful sea to table lunch. We’d recommend adding some extra dishes on top of the lunch included to get a taste of everything but lovely lunch as well.
Dear David, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the day and the overall experience and take your suggestion into account. Thank you for visiting the region with us! Sincerely, A la Française Team
A beautiful trip to a wonderful place. Well done to Vicky, our friendly and professional guide who accompanied us throughout the day. The Dunes are a unique experience to climb barefoot. The next little town is beautiful, and the oysters are truly top-notch!
Dear client, Thank you very much for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the day in Arcachon. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Vicky, she’ll be very happy to know she helped make your experience so special. We hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, A la Française Team
I actually did three tours with À La Franćaise, two of which were led by Melanie Lamaire. Melanie was one of the best tour guides I have ever had. (And I have been to almost half the countries and all the continents on the planet.) Her extremely positive personality was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the sites visited and went above and beyond to make the tours very pleasant and exciting. I would highly recommend using À La Française for your visit to Bordeaux as they have many tours that give you a great flavor for the culture and sites of the area. I would recommend tours with Melanie without hesitation. Profitez-en!
Dear Dennis Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining us on three tours! We're thrilled to hear that Melanie made such a lasting impression. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Bordeaux or to any other "A la Française" region! Sincerely, A la Française Team
We really enjoyed our trip to the dune and Arcachon. The dune was a bit of work, but it offered a beautiful, unique view and we had fun relaxing with wine at the top. The oysters were the most fresh I have ever had in my life!! We did, unfortunately, spend more time than we would've liked in the car- due to the distance and traffic. Ibo was good rumored, knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed this, but make note- traffic can be tough!
Dear Leia, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the climb up the dune, the incredible views, and those super fresh oysters. We appreciate your note about the travel time; traffic can be unpredictable, but we’re glad it didn’t overshadow the overall experience. Sincerely, A la Française Team
Well, what a nice break from the lovely wine tours. A perfect day of strolling and a bit of challenging climb to the top of the dunes for an endless view of the French coast of Arcachon. The Playa dunes were much larger than I had imagined. The walk up the dunes was made easier by the stairs. Then we had a lunch of the freshest, and sweetest oysters, virtually right off the boats. Fabian was a very considerate and knowledgeable tour guide. Enjoyed the entire day
Dear Deborah, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the walk up the Dune du Pilat, the stunning views over Arcachon, and the fresh oyster lunch by the boats. It’s great to hear Fabian made the day smooth and informative. We’re happy you had such an enjoyable experience! We would be happy to welcome you again. Sincerely, A la Française Team
Couldn't recommend this trip more! Mel was such a fun guide and her English was exceptional. The views from the top of the sand dune were worth the hike and the little shops had great souvenirs. I wish we had time to walk through downtown arcachon a bit more, but we got a drive through tour, which covered a lot more ground. The lunch at the end was so delicious as we watched our ousters get shucked almost right in front of us! Highly recommend this one.
Thank you for your excellent comment! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the A la Française experience with our guide Mélanie Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you come to France, to visit Bordeaux again or another "A la Française" region: Provence, Loire Valley, Champagne, Paris Sincerely, Bordeaux A la française team
Climbing the Dune du Pilat was an unreal experience — absolutely breathtaking and unlike anything else. The views of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and endless pine forest on the other made it unforgettable. Very cool! Unfortunately, the rainy weather cut our visit to Arcachon short, so we weren’t able to walk around and explore the town. It looked charming from what we saw, and I’d definitely love to come back in better weather
- Dear Client, Thank you very much for visiting us in Bordeaux and thank you for your excellent comment! We are delighted that our guide met your expectations. Sincerely, Bordeaux A la française team
Very good experience, very pleasant, super good tasting, Marion is very nice, solar explains very well, I recommend this experience
Merci pour votre excellent commentaire ! nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié l’expérience A la Française avec notre guide. N’hésitez pas à nous contacter la prochaine fois que vous viendrez en France, pour visiter à nouveau Bordeaux ou une autre région « A la Française » : Provence, vallée de la Loire, Champagne. Cordialement, Équipe de Bordeaux
Really nice trip. Weather was a little bit crazy but we make the best out of it. I can recommend the tour especially with our tour guide marion. 😀
- Dear Client, Thank you very much for visiting us in Bordeaux and thank you for your excellent comment! We are delighted that our guide Marion met your expectations. Sincerely, Bordeaux A la française team
