Mushroom picking
It's the same refrain every year, that of the mushroom season and the good little dishes that go with it!
There are several "secret" corners for picking mushrooms on the Bassin, such as the forest of Lanton, Gujan-Mestras or Arès.
Smart Bassin: the Arès Tourist Office organizes every autumn picking initiation outings!
Observe the birds
Take the camera, or better yet, your binoculars to watch the birds at Teich Ornithological Reserve, to Certainly-Graveyron domains or even to Near Salés d'Arès-Lège. The migration begins for certain species which will come to spend a very pleasant winter on the Bassin! This is for example the case of the Bernache Cravant that you can observe near the "Cabanes Tchanquées" or near the jetty of Andernos-les-Bains.
Climb to the top of the Dune du Pilat
In the fall, a sports session of the Dune of Pilat waiting for you ! The stairs are removed every year after All Saints, and the climb will be even more pleasant.
At this time of year, you will have the pleasant feeling that the Dune will be yours alone. Take the opportunity to venture farther afield and walk along the ridge.
Take the time to chat with the oyster farmers
Last summer, there was a certain calm in the oyster villages. It's not that oyster farmers have less work, on the contrary, because they are starting to prepare for the Christmas holidays. But the weather seems to get longer in the fall, and you can take some of their time to chat with them, learn more about how to raise oysters.
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Take a bike ride to admire the fall colors
With the spring, autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons for observing nature. And what a pleasure to get on the bike on a beautiful day, head for the Quinconces natural site in Andernos or the Chêneraie park in Gujan-Mestras, or on foot in the dune forest of Camicas (Arcachon and La Teste de Buch).
Find your ideal cycling route this way.
Make the most of the season on the beaches of Bassin
If the wind refreshes the spirit during walks, it is also a perfect ally for a sand yachting session at the ocean beach of La Salie at La Teste de Buch! If you are more comfortable on the ground than in the water, take out your kite at Suzette beach in Lanton or Bétey beach in Andernos. Surfing enthusiasts will also give you their addresses, such as the ocean beaches of La Teste de Buch or those of Lège-Cap Ferret!
Rent a bed and breakfast to meet up for a weekend
To take advantage of all these activities, why not rent a bed and breakfast for the weekend? If you book in advance, you can find great addresses with a view of the Bassin, charming places, close to the oyster villages, and even at low prices.
