Biscarrosse
- a brief introduction
Biscarrosse-Plage
is situated about halfway along the famous Côte d'Argent,
a 200km length of almost unbroken sandy beach stretching
as far as the Pyrénées. It is about 30km south of Arcachon
and the Dune de Pilat (one of the region's 'must-sees') and is some
70kms south west of Bordeaux.
Biscarrosse-Plage is an informal
French seaside resort which comes to life in the summer
months. It's a perfect demonstration of what a summer holiday
is all about in this corner of south west France - endless
sandy beaches; great surf; forest
tracks for rambling and cycling;
lakes and a warm sunny climate. It's not a sophisticated resort - if you want something more discerning then try nearby Cap Ferret or Arcachon. Biscarrosse Plage is straight-forward seaside fun for families who want a simple beach holiday with lots of outdoor activities.
There are two parts to Biscarrosse - the Plage and the Lac - and it's a real bonus to have both beach and lake on your doorstep.
The local lakes,
linked by a picturesque canal are a great
opportunity for whiling away the hours in tranquillity,
listening to the water lapping the sandy shores. The clear,
calm water and white, sandy beaches flanked by pine
forests provide a perfect setting in which to bathe,
take a boat ride, fish, picnic or ramble. They are also very well suited to young families as the water is shallow and calm and a good alternative to the ocean when the surf is powerful.
Add to this the opportunity
for good golf, just about every
watersport imaginable, and a whole host of other activities for children.
Nature lovers will appreciate the
water meadows and reeds are home to numerous species of
migratory and non-migratory birds, the
woods are home to deer, roebuck,
and other animals.
Biscarrosse
- Our Personal Favourites |
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The
whole family exploring the resort by rented bike –
on safe, flat paths taking you from the shores of the
tranquil lakes, for miles through shaded pine forests,
to the long, sandy beach |
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An
exhilarating bodyboard lesson for an absolute beginner….followed
by bodyboard hire for the rest of the week! |
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A
whole day relaxing on the white sandy beach beside
the Étang de Biscarrosse et de Parentis, doing
as little as possible
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Woodland
adventures at ‘Adventure Parc’. Great for
children and adults alike |
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A
day exploring the nearby Bassin d’Arcachon, stopping
for oysters fresh from the lagoon, finishing the day watching
the sunset from the top of Dune de Pilat – the tallest
dune in Europe |
