Soulac-sur-Mer
North of Bordeaux by about 90km, this popular seaside resort is a favourite with families who want to have a break by the beach with plenty of activities to keep them happy.
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This hilly town used to be the second largest in the region during medieval times, and it's home to the oldest town hall in France dating back to the 12th century.
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Le Porge
Le Porge Ocean becomes a 'local' beach for the Bordeaux summer holidayers.
Carcans
Part of the Médoc's Lakes which is made up of the municipalities of Lacanau, Carcans, and Hourtin.
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.
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.
Hourtin
Part of the Médoc's Lakes which is made up of the municipalities of Lacanau, Carcans, and Hourtin.
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.