boat trips in the Arcachon basin

Around the 1950s, a lot of Arcachon boatmen created an association that aims to allow tourists to better know the basin of Arcachon. It is from here that the boat trips were considered as a leisure activity of tourism.

In general, the destination of each excursion is the heart of the Basin. Here you will find a fascinating landscape, with a particularly well preserved wilderness. One feet on the ground and the other one in the water, you can discover several species of birds.

A walk in the Arcachon bay  will also allow you to see the famous Tchanque huts typical of the region. These small infrastructures are representatives of the architectural culture of Arcachon placed in the middle of an unparalleled environment.

But that is not all, you will also be entitled to the fields of oyster culture. Approximately 100 hectares of oyster beds on which you can cross tiny hamlets oyster farm, as soon as you arrived at the peninsula of Cap Ferret. Of course, it is necessary to go 3 hours before the low tide so as to attend a barge loading. And depending on the days of visits, you will be able to see the laying of spat collectors, or to the cleaning of the parks, but also to the harvesting of commercial oysters. And once the high tide is coming, you will be entitled to a small tasting of oysters freshly picked.

And if you opt for a private speedboat rental, you can make the most of a romantic getaway and you can wander with your loved one on a calm water with a paradisiacal setting while taking advantage of a beautiful sunset. If you are a small group, you will be able to choose a tourist sailing or even a business class cruise.

Besides, some agencies offer shuttles that take you from your holiday rental at the beginning of the excursion. You will not have to worry about the mean of transport, no matter what might be the time you want to come back.