Hotel in the Bay of 'Arcachon
Cap Ferret is a holiday destination unlike any other.
It benefits from an unspoilt environment that is protected from unrestrained tourist development. Our hotel is located on the southern coast of the Lège-Cap-Ferret peninsula, protecting it from the winds blowing in off the Atlantic and offering spectacular views as far as the eye can see.
The bay extends to the horizon, the islands that look like Polynesian atolls, Dune de Pilat, the Arguin sandbank, the endless pine forests… end of the world atmospheres to explore amidst the constantly changing light and dancing shadows.
Each year returning visitors are delighted to rediscover the vibrant colours of the oyster huts, the light and sea spray that is so unique to this place, the laid-back approach to life and the pleasure and joy of spending time with family and friends enjoying a tasty picnic or a delicious seafood platter.
Beach games, stretching out on the hot sand, bike rides, strolling around the market - activities that quite simply make you happy.
Hotel Côté Sable**** makes it possible for you to enjoy holidays that are authentic, uncomplicated and luxurious in a delightful setting that you will fall head over heels for.
Outdoor activities in Cap Ferret
Fancy a walk? That’s lucky, because the peninsula has lots of treats in store that it would be a shame to miss out on.
Our hotel enables you to access a whole range of great activities for re-energising holidays.
Of course, you can simply stroll along the ocean, lulled by the surf and the cry the seagulls. Hôtel Côté Sable**** also has electric bikes available for you to rent if that’s what you fancy.
If you'd like to discover the unspoilt nature of the peninsula, you can take a fun walk along the "Abécédaire des dunes" trail. It takes you from the entrance to Cap Ferret to the Pointe de la presqu'île. In summer, you can also take a guided tour with the LPO to discover the biodiversity and history of the dunes in a different way.
Need to gain a bit of height? If you're feeling brave, take up a challenge: climb to the top of the Cap Ferret lighthouse as fast as you can. From the top of its 57 metres, you'll be able to admire a superb panorama of the whole bay. The lighthouse evenings (19-20 August) invite you to visit the lighthouse by night, an original way to discover this emblematic lookout point.
Whether you write it as Pilat or Pyla, the dune is the star of the bay and the highest dune in Europe, with 60 million m3 of sand. Born of the wind and the ocean, it is renowned for its exceptional size, beauty and the diversity of its natural environment. Labelled a "Grand Site de France", the Dune du Pilat is located at the entrance to the Bay of Arcachon. From our hotel in Cap Ferret, you'll have the privilege of looking straight at it and admiring it at your leisure. !
Climb the staircase with its 154 steps or pluck up your courage with your feet in the sand. Whichever way you get to the top, the view will leave you speechless! The panorama of the ocean, the inland sea of the Bay of Arcachon, the islands and the Landes forest is unforgettably beautiful..
The narrow streets of the village of L'Herbe (don't miss the Algerian Chapel), the oyster-producing village of Le Canon with its wooden fishermen's huts with colourful shutters
The Grand Piquey (a meeting place for water sports enthusiasts), the Pointe Aux Chevaux with its breathtaking views over the Bay, Claouey to the rhythm of the tides....
Voted "Most attractive destination in the world for 2017" by Lonely Planet.
Bordeaux is, of course, at the centre of the world's largest and most exceptionally rich vineyard for fine wines (60 AOPs, over 5,000 châteaux, 40 cooperative wine cellars, 300 wine merchants, etc.). The Cité du Vin, the only one of its kind in the world, boasts 13,350 m² extending over 10 levels and offering an immersive voyage of discovery into the world of wine. Close to the Atlantic Ocean, it is an ideal holiday destination. The Bay of Arcachon and Cap Ferret are just an hour away... The perfect opportunity to discover an exceptional natural and human heritage.
Festive activities in Cap Ferret
If you are in Cap Ferret in August, then you can join in with the fêtes de pays, or local events, such as the one held in Claouey from 3 to 6 August, Canon from 13 to 15 August and L’Herbe from 26 to 27 August. Truly convivial events when locals and tourists join in the fun together.
You will discover the pleasures of sardinades on the water's edge. Eat your fill of mussels, sardines and oysters to the crazy rhythms of the bandas from south-west France. What more could you ask for to replenish your energy levels and stock up on great holiday memories.
Pascal Bataille’s recommendations for a great stay in Cap Ferret
- Go to the central market to buy fresh fruit and veg and bread from Torres and delicious cheeses from Sylvie Joubert
- Take a romantic stroll along the Mimbeau canal
- Head out boat on a boat with a picnic to the Arguin sandbank or the unmissable Île aux Oiseaux
- Enjoy a platter of oysters in La Lagune in the fishermen’s district
- Choose a pretty souvenir in the clothing and accessories store Temps d’Em or a typical decorative item in the N’Home store
