La Maison du Bassin
Only an hour from Bordeaux, escape to the Bassin d'Archachon
In the shade of the wisteria, La Maison du Bassin offers its guests a complete change of scene and the charm of a family home. An ocean paradise, where nothing seems to have changed since the beginning of time.
Clean, white rooms, tasteful combined with creams, beige or greys, in which to dream away the hours and to fall soundly asleep and awake refreshed.
This hotel features a restaurant, a terrace and a bar.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Bordeaux
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Bordeaux City Tour
Take in Bordeaux’s historic landmarks and modern highlights on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour with panoramic views and audio commentary for all ages.
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Tourist Train, Blaye
Offering guided tours to allow you explore the heritage and history of the Blaye area.
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Margaux Garden Golf Course, Margaux
Situated within the ground of the hotel Relais de Margaux Golf & Spa this beautiful course sits on the banks of the Gironde estuary.
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Les Petits Chevaux Horse Riding, Soulac-sur-Mer
Whatever your age or level of riding, you will be welcome at the equestrian centre to share their passion for horses.
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Golf du Medoc Golf Courses, Le Pian Medoc
Created in 1989, the Golf du Médoc offers 2 remarkable 18-hole courses: Les Châteaux and Les Vignes.
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Arcachon International Golf Course, Arcachon
The course, whose tree lined fairways are set in natural forests of maritime pines, mimosas, oaks and evergreen strawberry bushes, is hilly on the front nine and flatter over the back nine with several water hazards.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Bordeaux
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Le Pressoir d'Argent Restaurant
Situated in the luxurious surroundings of Le Grand Hotel de Bordeaux, this restaurant offers diners an elegant yet intimate restaurant styled in a palette of mauve and orange with a handcrafted marquetry floor.
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Hostellerie de Plaisance Restaurant, Saint Emilion
This elegant and sophisticated two Michelin star restaurant offers creative dishes designed by chef Cédric Béchade, who plays with colours and textures in his cuisine.
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La Grand'Vigne Restaurant, Martillac
Chef Nicolas Masse offers in this restaurant a combination of traditional French cuisine, made with fresh seasonal ingredients from the southwest sourced from local producers, with unusual influences from all around the world. His creations can be paired with a large selection of wines, by the counsel of head sommelier Aurélien Farouil.
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Pierre Gagnaire Restaurant
Situated in a gorgeous white stone townhouse built in the classical style of the late 19th century, this restaurant is part of the joint project of Bernard Magrez, owner of various wineries in the Bordeaux area, and Pierre Gagnaire.
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Akashi Restaurant
This restaurant serves classic French dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, revisited by a Japanese chef. Their dining area is simple and elegant, and their menu changes daily for lunch and every two weeks for "à la carte".
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Le Bistrot d'Aurelie Restaurant
This restaurant offers a choice of traditional French dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. Its modern decor provides a warm atmosphere.
Nightlife nearby
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Bar a vin
One of the best places to taste wines from the Bordeaux region. Located on the ground floor of the headquarters of the Conseil Interprofessionel du Vin de Bordeaux, the bar's team is very knowledgeable and passionate. They give tasting advice, extensive information on the grapes and suggestions for matching food and wine.
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Aux Quatre Coins du Vin Bar
Centrally located, this bar offers a large selection of wines, especially French but also from other parts of the world. Customers can taste them through a self-service method, and they can be accompanied by regional delicatessen.
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La Conserverie-Converserie Bar
This bar has an old-fashioned decoration that creates a very warm atmosphere. Their wine list includes many French references, as well as from other parts of the world. They can be enjoyed in their cosy interior or the patio, accompanied by selections of local delicatessen.
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La Ligne Rouge Bar
Situated at the foot of the historical Porte Cailhau, this bar has a list of more than 100 wines. They are focused on international products as well as some lesser-known wines from Bordeaux.
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Le Caillou
A diverse music programming that showcases some of the best local and national talent in jazz, music of the World, blues and many other expressions.
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Casino d'Arcachon, Arcachon
The beautiful building of Chateau Deganne was converted in 1904 into a casino. In the early twentieth century Paris and Bordeaux bourgeoisie came to spend the summer in Arcachon. Thus the town had to create distractions - a casino.
Beaches nearby
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Plage Oceane de l'Horizon Beach
This beach is actually supervised during the busy summer months, although you will find that most of the Atlantic beaches are not.
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Plage du Moulleau Beach, Arcachon
This area offers great views further down the west coast to the nature reserve of banc d'Arguin and the Great Dune of Pyla.
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Plage des Abatilles Beach, Arcachon
A wide walkway and promenade borders this beautiful beach. There are numerous things to do including games for children, surfing, beach volleyball and of course it's a great setting near the doors to the Atlantic ocean.
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Plage Pereire Beach, Arcachon
This is by far the largest and better known of the Arcachon beaches, stretching some 3km in length with wonderful views over to the chic town of Cap-Ferret and the peninsula beaches.
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Dune du Pilat Beach
Belonging to the coastal dunes of Aquitaine, it's a single dune that is always moving and is in fact the tallest sand dune in Europe.
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Plage d'Arcachon Beach, Arcahon
An 800m strip of white sand situated between the Theirs and Eyrac piers this beach is very much in the Arcachon basin and sheltered from the strong Altlantic winds on the coast.
Sights nearby
Sights in Bordeaux
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Le Phare du Cap-Ferret Museum
Situated a little inland on the peninsula to protect the building from erosion, it was placed there to monitor and protect the numerous vessels entering the basin from the strong ocean currents.
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Notre-Dame des Passes, Arcachon
Founded in 1864 this stunning church was built in a Byzantine and Tuscan style and it houses one of the rarest statues of the Virgin of the Advent (the pregnant Virgin) in France.
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La Chapelle de la Villa Algerienne, l'Herbe
In 1863 Leo Lesca and his brother bought a large estate on the edge of Arcachon basin. When they returned from Algeria, they built a fabulous home, the "Villa Algerian" which was surrounded by a park with the most exotic flora.
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Notre Dame Basilica - La Chapelle des Marins, Arcachon
The Shrine of Our Lady of Arcachon was founded by a Franciscan, Father Thomas Illyricus. On January 16, 1624, the chapel Thomas Illyricus was overthrown by a storm.
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Dune du Pilat Beach
Belonging to the coastal dunes of Aquitaine, it's a single dune that is always moving and is in fact the tallest sand dune in Europe.
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Eglise Saint Ferdinand, Arcachon
Situated close to the Port of Arcachon this beautiful church is in the heart of the old town and fishing village area.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Bordeaux
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Arcachon International Golf Course, Arcachon
The course, whose tree lined fairways are set in natural forests of maritime pines, mimosas, oaks and evergreen strawberry bushes, is hilly on the front nine and flatter over the back nine with several water hazards.
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Lacanau Garden Golf Course, Lacanau
Situated in the heart of the forest between the lake and the ocean, the 18 hole Ardilouse ensures a quiet round in some stunning scenery
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Golf du Medoc Golf Courses, Le Pian Medoc
Created in 1989, the Golf du Médoc offers 2 remarkable 18-hole courses: Les Châteaux and Les Vignes.
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Margaux Garden Golf Course, Margaux
Situated within the ground of the hotel Relais de Margaux Golf & Spa this beautiful course sits on the banks of the Gironde estuary.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Bordeaux
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Cap Ferret
This 'spit' separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Arcachon bay and basin. Best known perhaps for its lighthouse, it's also an upmarket resort with many of France's rich and famous having holiday homes here.
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Arcachon
Traditionally the town of Arcachon was popular weekend retreat for those needing to escape the big city of Bordeaux. It has also been associated with a place of health and recovery where people were sent to 'take the air' and recuperate from various ailments at the turn of the 19th century.
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Ile aux Ouiseax
During low tide the island stretches to 16km in circumference but is a mere 5km at high tide. Known for its birds, (hence the name) and also the presence of 'Les Cabanes Tchanquées' - houses on stilts.
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Le Porge
Le Porge Ocean becomes a 'local' beach for the Bordeaux summer holidayers.
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Lacanau
As well as being a surfers paradise, Lacanau is also a golfers paradise, with three golf courses in the beautiful setting of the forest close to the sea and to the lake.
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Carcans
Part of the Médoc's Lakes which is made up of the municipalities of Lacanau, Carcans, and Hourtin.