Our favourite spots in Cap Ferret this summer

Perched at the tip of the Arcachon Bay, the Cap Ferret peninsula is a much-loved destination for its beaches, oyster huts and one-of-a-kind landscapes. Here are our favourite spots to make the most of it.

La Pointe du Cap Ferret

Where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Arcachon Bay, with views over the Dune du Pilat and the Banc d'Arguin.

On foot: from the lighthouse to Le Mimbeau

Climb the lighthouse (258 steps) for a panoramic view, then stroll along the coast to the Mimbeau oyster hut.

The Mimbeau oyster hut

Run by Denis Bellocq, a passionate oyster farmer – perfect for tasting oysters with a view over the bay.

The beaches of Cap Ferret

Plage de l'Horizon (surfing), Plage du Truc Vert (wild and unspoilt), Plage du Mimbeau (family swimming), and the coves of Les 44 Hectares (secluded).

Boat trip

Discover the oyster-farming villages and the Île aux Oiseaux with its stilted huts, the famous cabanes tchanquées.

Surf or paddle lessons

On the ocean beaches of L'Horizon or Le Truc Vert, for beginners and seasoned riders alike.

Markets and shopping

The covered and open-air markets, an aperitif at Peyo, and the Col Blanc boutique.

Day trip from Cap Ferret

Hop on a boat from the Bel Isère jetty to Arcachon or Le Moulleau, then climb the Dune du Pilat.

Unwind and catch the sunset

Plage de l'Horizon with a takeaway pizza from Roc Seven, facing the ocean.

So, what are you waiting for? Book your stay in the Gironde!