Nestling on the banks of the famous Arcachon Bay, the pleasant little seaside resort of Andernos-les-Bains delights holidaymakers who like swimming and sunbathing as well as oyster-loving gourmets.
Its famous pier, which stretches over 230 metres, is one of the longest in France and offers a superb view of the unique landscape of Arcachon Bay from the end. Its beautiful sandy beaches, sailing club, casino, shops, restaurants, and its oyster farm, which has a small oyster museum and offers fresh oyster tastings, are sure to delight you!
As you walk along the seafront, do not miss the ruins of the 4th-century Gallo-Roman villa, a listed Historic Monument at the foot of St. Eloi Church...
Seaside resort of Arcachon, in Gironde, Andernos-les-Bains is a must in the region because of the many attractions it offers. Old prehistoric site, the city still has remains of the Gallo-Roman era, in addition to a beautiful sandy beach overlooking the Bay of Arcachon.
Always close to its traditions, the city of Andernos-les-Bains still has a strong link with oyster farming, the industry that has made famous the Arcachon basin, and it is possible to delight the taste buds by tasting some specimens of these delicious oysters.
Between old seaside villas of the nineteenth century, the splendor of the Saint-Eloi church, or the many sports practicable on its beach, Andernos-les-Bains is definitely an ideal place for families or lovers.
There are plenty of places to discover in Andernos-les-Bains, and it is possible to admire many architectural wonders as you stroll through the alleys of the seaside resort.
The church of Saint-Éloi, of the XIth century, is one of the jewels of Andernos-les-Bains. It is charming by its magnificent friezes, its capitals, or even its murals, as well as by its ideal position at the edge of the Arcachon basin. The church of Saint-Éloi is also a relay of the famous pilgrimage of Santiago de Compostela. It is also possible to admire the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa dating from the 4th century, classified Historic Monument.
Walking along the seaside or in the city center, we discover villas with typical Arcachonese architecture, like the villa Ignota built between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Very beautiful building, the house Louis David, a former mayor of Andernos-les-Bains, today hosts a cultural center, as well as the city museum. Inside, we find some of the remains found on the Gallo-Roman ruins, as well as the municipal archives or ancient manuscripts. In the park around, it is possible to collect on the tomb of Louis David, whose sculpture was made by Raymond Delamarre.
The natural site of Quinconces is one of the last preserved natural areas of Andernos-les-Bains and its surroundings. A frequented walker's place, he was trampled by the great actress Sarah Bernhardt who stayed several times in the seaside resort.
From the pier, the longest in the basin, you can admire the fishermen's huts, as well as the entrance to the Arcachon basin.
A casino offers many entertainment in Andernos-les-Bains, with slot machines, roulette tables, or even regularly scheduled shows.
The central beach is the theater of numerous activities of leisure or nautical, like the sailing, the bathing or lazing around.
Cultural or sporting events abound at Andernos-les-Bains, a seaside resort that knows how to move its residents and attract visitors.
In July, place Andernos Jazz Festival. Major cultural event of the resort, it offers a program based international performers and concert-aperitif, shows in the streets, or afters. July is also the scene of the famous festival of the oyster including the convening of a brotherhood of oysters, tastings and other musical entertainment.
Each year in early December, the city organizes the famous festival Cabanes en Fête. It takes place on the oyster port of Andernos-les-Bains, and on this occasion animations are organized and you can taste good fresh oysters.
Throughout the year, a market takes place every Tuesday and Friday morning, outdoor, while the halls are open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning. In summer they are open daily. Two night markets are also organized in July and August, presenting craftsmen and gastronomy of south-west France.
Passe Marée Andernos/Arcachon
- From 1 april to 7 july 2024
- Avenue du commandant David Allègre, Port ostréicole
- The "Passe marée" is a maritime shuttle that offers trips between Andernos and Arcachon, for a duration of 50 minutes, along the huts of the island of birds. - Please note that the crossing times are fixed according to the tides. - Don't forget to download the schedules.
Passe Marée "L'Intégrale"
- From 1 april to 5 july 2024
- Avenue du Commandant David Allegre, Port Ostréicole - dernière darse
- The Passe Marée proposes you to leave for a day by boat on the Arcachon Basin to discover the must-sees : cabanes tchanquées, Cap-Ferret (one hour stopover), Cap Ferret coastline with the oyster sports, village of l'Herbe, dune of Pilat and banc d'Arguin. - Departure from the oyster port of Andernos.
Passe Marée Andernos/Cap Ferret
- From 1 april to 21 may 2024
- Avenue du Commandant David Allegre, Port Ostréicole - dernière darse
- The "Passe marée", a maritime shuttle that offers trips between Andernos and Cap Ferret, for a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, along the huts of the island of birds. - Please note that the crossing times are fixed according to the tides. - Don't forget to download them online !
Passe Marée Pilat, Banc d'Arguin et Cap-Ferret
- From 1 april to 5 july 2024
- Jetée Bélisaire au Cap -Ferret, Passe Marée
- The passe Marée offers you, from the Cap Ferret jetty and from the Arcachon basin, a discovery of the must-see sites such as the Cap Ferret peninsula, the village of l'Herbe and the Algerian chapel, the oyster beds of the Ile aux oiseaux, the Dune du Pilat, the Banc d'Arguin, the Pointe and the Conche du Mimbeau
UBA Andernos/Arcachon
- From 6 april to 25 may 2024
- Départs au bout de la Jetée, Place Louis David
- Take advantage of the maritime shuttle from Andernos to discover the city of Arcachon : Abatilles district, Moulleau, Arcachon villas, … - Attention, the schedules of the crossings are fixed according to the tides.
Passe Marée Tour de l'île aux Oiseaux
- From 7 april to 8 july 2024
- Avenue du Commandant David Allegre, Port Ostréicole - dernière darse
- Come and enjoy a magnificent view of Arcachon and the coast of Cap-Ferret, and admire the island of birds, the "cabanes tchanquées", the "grand banc", this huge area of oyster beds, … - Non-stop tour of 2h15 from the oyster port of Andernos.
Stages de Skate
- From 9 april to 3 may 2024
- Avenue Pierre de Coubertin, Skate park
- From age 6, come and take part in a skateboarding course with Feelethik (all levels). - Monday to Friday, 9.45am to 11.15am and 11.30am to 3pm. - 100 ? Per week with one session per day.
Stages de Cirque
- From 9 april to 3 may 2024
- 107 Avenue Jean-Marcel Despagne, Chapiteau Feelethik
- Looking for a vacation activity ? - Feelethik offers circus workshops ! - From age 6, with the option of half-day, full-day or weekly registration. - 40 ? For 2 sessions or 25 ? for one session.
Stage Moussaillon
- From 13 to 28 april 2024
- Avenue Louis Lamothe, Club de Voile - SNA
- An opportunity for your little ones, aged 4 and over, to find out if they've got their sea legs ! - For 4/5 year-olds during the Easter vacations. - Monday to Friday 2h/day in small groups : children discover nautical activities (at high tide) and the coastal marine world (at low tide). - The aim is to awaken their marine senses and make them aware of the richness and protection of the environment.
Cap 33 / Cap 33 Juniors
- From 13 to 27 april 2024
- Winter vacations with CAP33 Junior for 10-14 year olds and 15 year olds ! - Discover and practice different sports for families, juniors aged 10 and over and individuals aged - From 15 upwards - Activities include yoga, pilates, sophrology, Nordic walking, motor awareness, archery tag, badminton, basketball, futsal…
