Le Cap-Ferret
Cap-Ferret is a headland, situated at the south end of the commune of Lège-Cap-Ferret in the French department of Gironde. The headland takes the form of a spit, which separates the Atlantic Ocean from Arcachon Bay. At the same time, the entrance to Archachon Bay separates Cap Ferret from the resort town of Arcachon. It is known as a place of leisure for the high French society and remains a trendy destination for summer holidays.
Cap Ferret is famous for its lighthouse and as an up-market resort that has retained its natural feel at the heart of the Landes of Gascony and the Pays de Buch.
Cap Ferret is accessible by road from the north, and by passenger ferry from Arcachon. The Tramway du Cap-Ferret, a diesel operated narrow-gauge railway, links the ferry landing on the shores of Arcachon Bay with the beaches on the Atlantic coast.
Activities
- Mickey club, sailing school, school of Surfing, tennis, golf, riding
- Boat tours of Arcachon Bay with visits of sites (Bird Island and its huts “tchanquees” , Pyla dune, and Bench of Arguin) and Picnic
- Guided tours of the oyster parks
- Lighthouse visit (258 steps)
- the regular river shuttle between Cap-Ferret and Arcachon
- Trains connecting the Basin and Ocean
- Big daily market of regional products and craft (home-made) creations
- Numerous pleasant and creative shops in the center of the village for a walk shopping
- Art exhibitions – bookshop with days “dedication”, private theater and concert at the water’s edge
- Oyster parties in the typical villages of the fishermen neighborhood
- Blessings of boats on 15th August
- Fine restaurants
Directions
From Bordeaux or the airport, Bordeaux Mérignac, the best option is to travel by car or hire a car at Mérignac airport located 65km from Le Cap-Ferret. Le Cap-Ferret is the last village at the tip of the peninsular.
The peninsula of Cap-Ferret in Gironde welcomed the team of the feature film by Guillaume Canet “Little White Lies”
Resources
weather forecast
fishing trips
boat trips
sailing club
children’s club
bicycle rental
equestrian centre
jetski and boat hire
diving school
lighthouse visit
oyster farm
oyster farm
