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Andernos les Bains

With its long pier, oyster port, natural spaces, beaches, and lively town, Andernos les Bains has all the essentials for a true vacation with friends and family!
You look for hotel, a vacation rental, a camping Where a guesthouse, Andernos-les-Bains is the ideal seaside resort for holiday accommodation.

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Andernos-les-Bains - Andernos-les-Bains pier, family walk - Bassin d'Arcachon

Stroll along the pier, the longest in France


Take a walk along this 232 m long pier, camera in hand. Wander to the very end to admire the view of the pignots (sticks planted in the sea to delimit the oyster beds), boats, and observe the birds. Discover it also at sunset! Just next to the pier, stroll along the beach boulevard to catch a glimpse of beautiful country houses : the charming Andernosiennes.

Stroll along the oyster port

Savor your vacation while wandering through the flower-lined streets of Andernos-les-Bains oyster port . Here, the cabins all have different colors.

Take a seat at a table for lunch and enjoy a delicious seafood platter, or sit by the water's edge to admire the coming and going of oyster farmers returning to the port.

Nearby, visit theChurch of St. Eloi , dating back to the 11th century, adorned with magnificent friezes and murals.

Then, take a break and explore the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa from the 4th century.

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Exploring nature…

From the oyster port, set off to discover one of the natural sites of the Arcachon Bay, the Domaine St-Brice-Les Quinconces-Le Coulin. By following the coastal path, you will have a view of the entire Bassin from the Pointe des Quinconces. A little corner well known to locals. Towards the North, we cross the Cirès river to reach the pretty beach of Conche de Saint Brice at Ares.

Treat yourself to a gourmet break near the Andernos pier!

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Living to the rhythm of entertainment

Let yourself be carried away by the ambiance of the town of Andernos-les-Bains, day and night, and especially all year round!

On the esplanade of the pier, various entertainment events take place every evening during the summer. Be sure to check the events calendar! ! And for shopping loversthe boutiques in Andernos-les-Bains are open year-round and every evening during the summer! We, the locals, love them!

Sink into the tidal channels...

Set off to discover the intertidal zone at low tide in search of cockles, crabs, and clams… Please be sure to respect the minimum sizes of the shellfish to ensure the sustainable protection of this fragile environment – size guides are available at the Tourist Office.

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Andernos-les-Bains - Betey Beach in Andernos-les-Bains - Bassin d'Arcachon

Relaxing on the beaches

This is also what vacations are all about! Enjoy an ice cream from a local gelateria and bask on the beach, listening to the gentle lapping of the water. In Andernos les Bains, you have a choice of beaches: Quinconces Beach, Oyster Port Beach, Bétey Beach, and Pier Beach.

Children will love Betey beach with its swings and its many beach activities!

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