Arès

Arès

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownArès
Insee code33011
Postcode33740
Latitude44.7651020
Longitude-1.1393350
AltitudeFrom 0 to 37 meters
Surface48.25 km²
Population5676 inhabitants
Density117 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsLège-Cap-Ferret at 3.4 km
Chief townBordeaux (at 47 km, 60 min)Andernos-les-Bains at 3.8 km
DepartmentGirondeTaussat at 7.6 km
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located north of the Arcachon basin, between Andernos-les-Bains and Lege-Cap-Ferret, the city Arès has kept intact its natural sites where protected flora and fauna will amaze you with their diversity. The sense of hospitality of the inhabitants of the city and its "spirit village", invite you to share with family festivities throughout the year.


SIGHTSEEING
  • During your stay in Arès, you can discover the Natural reserve of salt marshes, the Conche Saint Brice (and plan to swim), the oyster port, not to mention seeing the "OVNIPORT. Feel free to bring your bike through the network of cycle paths around the Arcachon basin, you can explore the territory, closer to nature.
  • Several tours are offered:
  • Visit the Nature Reserve Near Sales: over three hours and three kilometers, the tour guide introduces you to the functioning of the Reserve and the wildlife within it. Listings in the Office of Tourism - 3? (from 12 years).
  • Discovery of Wild Fauna and Flora Navy at low tide: to learn about marine wealth through explanations of the guide. Listings in the Office of Tourism - 3? (from 12 years).
  • La Concha Saint Brice: fauna, flora and history of natural shoreline. Listings in the Office of Tourism - 3? (from 12 years).
  • Promenade au Clair de Lune: Discovery Trail Coast in the light of the moon. Listings in the Office of Tourism - 3?.
  • Biking Nature Walk: a distance of 20 km, discovering nature and landscape in coastal forest and dune (bike not included). Listings in the Office of Tourism - 6?.
  • Scavenger hunt for children with an expert guide and form of play, children discover the botanical treasures of the Natural Reserve of salt meadows. A booklet is given to the child's early visit, by which he will collect plants over the trip. Listings in the Office of Tourism - 5? per child (free for accompanying adults).
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Arès
Leisure centresBeach of Arès,   Beach of La Conche Saint-Brice

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • During the summer, visitors will have a choice between different types of events:
  • Election Miss Arès: May
  • Celebration of Music in June
  • Fire of Saint John
  • National Day: July 13
  • Party Country: in July
  • Celebration of Oysters: mid-August. The Day of Arès Oyster is one of the most popular and most popular of the Arcachon basin for its friendly family atmosphere. Besides the big carnival, you can enjoy many culinary specialties (fish soup, oysters, mussels).

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Boat trip in the Arcachon BasinNature and the outdoorsFrom 250 € to 600 €Arcachon (11.9 km)
Sports or fun fishing in GirondeSports sensations140 €Arcachon (12.1 km)
Stand-up paddle discovery tourSports sensations29 €La Teste-de-Buch (16.6 km)
Maiden tandem parachute jumpSports sensations260 €La Teste-de-Buch (18.3 km)
Microlight flight and aerial photographySports sensations80 €La Teste-de-Buch (18.3 km)

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Wednesday 22 May
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Friday 24 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Le Saint-Éloi  
8.9
Arès
French Cuisine - A cuisine in elegant surroundings, welcome to Saint-Eloi restaurant! Large windows - It is about 200 meters from the Bassin d'Arcachon Saint Eloi restaurant took its...
Located in Arès44 € per person 
Les Tamaris  
7.5
Andernos-les-Bains
Ideally located on the seafront, facing the Bay of Arcachon, the restaurant welcomes you in a Les Tamaris elegant contemporary lines. You will love the large bay window with views of...
Located 4.1 km from Arès39 € per person 
A la P'tite Assiette  
8.8
Andernos-les-Bains
Opened in 1998, the P'tite A plate is a place to find around the Arcachon basin. Overlooking a pedestrian street in the passage of the Old Market in Andernos, this property is located...
Located 4.2 km from Arès45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Roses d'Arès    
9.2
Arès
Guest rooms in a detached house in Ares, 50 meters from the sandy beach on the Bay of Arcachon, close to protected sites conducive to walking. Family beach & Yacht Club at 50 m. The...
Located in ArèsFrom 55 € to 70 € the double room 
L'escale  
Andernos-les-Bains
L'Escale is located in a quiet and wooded. Particular attention has been paid to the distribution of rooms, bathrooms and private terrace. Access is totally independent, foreign and...
Located 3.4 km from ArèsFrom 59 € to 69 € the double room 
L'Orée du bois    
10
Andernos-les-Bains
2 rooms in an annex at the house of the owner, at the entrance of the city, near the beaches of the arcachon ' basin. Closed garden and car park. 1 room for 2/3 people (1 beds 140,1...
Located 4.5 km from ArèsFrom 55 € to 65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La Louisiane
Arès
Louisiana style luxury villa of 220 m², comfortable and tastefully decorated, it is located at the entrance of the Cap Ferret peninsula, 200 m from the beach (supervised) the Bassin...
Located in ArèsFrom 2000 € to 4000 € per week 
Bassin d'Arcachon classée ** 80 m plage.
Andernos-les-Bains
Comfortable house just 80 meters from the beach and the town center, in a typical and calm. Enclosed garden with flowers and trees with lawn. In the immediate vicinity of the pedestrian...
Located 4.3 km from ArèsFrom 460 € to 800 € per week 
5 rue du Passaduy -33980 Audenge
Audenge
Quiet, 4-room house, € 500 weekly. Large living room with fireplace, kitchen, bathroom with tub and shower, 3 bedrooms. 1000m ² large lot, fenced, terrace, barbecue. 1.3 km from the...
Located 12.9 km from Arès500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Airotel Les Viviers****    
9.6
Lège-Cap-Ferret
On the peninsula of Lège-Cap Ferret, Airotel les Viviers**** welcomes you in the heart of a 33-hectares pine grove, 5 km from the ocean. Our campsite**** offers you an interior basin...
Located 5.5 km from ArèsFrom 26 € to 55 € per day 
Camping Le Roumingue    
6.8
Lanton
Camping Le Roumingue, vacation chosen! 1 km of coastline on the Bay of Arcachon, 10 models of mobile homes among the most luxurious in the market. 3 ranges of rental: Eco, Comfort and...
Located 9.9 km from ArèsFrom 15 € to 26 € per day 

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HOTELS
Résidence Nemea Les Rives De Saint Brice     
7.3
Arès
With direct access to the beach of the Bassin d'Arcachon, this residence is in the middle of a park in Ares. It offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Each air-conditioned and independent...
Located in ArèsRoom from 36 €
Hôtel Le Grain de Sable     
8.2
Arès
This traditional Basque-style house sits in a 600m² garden just 450 metres from the Bassin Beach in Arés. Free services and facilities include Wi-Fi, private parking and daily newspapers....
Located in ArèsRoom from 55 €
Hôtel-Résidence L'Océane     
7.4
Andernos-les-Bains
This Hotel-Residence is located in Andernos Les Bains, on the edge of the Bassin d’Arcachon. It is on the beach front and has an outdoor swimming pool. Rooms at the Hotel Residence...
Located 5.4 km from ArèsRoom from 30 €

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Quality Suites Bordeaux Aéroport & Spa
Quality Suites de Mérignac Aéroport are situated just 2 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from the centre of Bordeaux....
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