Rent an aparthotel in La-Teste-de-Buch
Especially since the All Suites aparthotel offers quality services. As well as comfortable accommodation, you get free access to an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Located by the lake, you enjoy a peaceful and particularly tranquil atmosphere. The All Suites La Teste-de-Buch aparthotel could almost have inspired Baudelaire’s famous verses in L’invitation au voyage: “There, all is order and beauty, luxury, peace, and pleasure”.
Discover La Teste-de-Buch
Few people know this, but La Teste-de-Buch is one of the largest communes in France, covering 100 square miles. This impressive surface area allows it to offer a variety of landscapes. Forests, lakes, ocean and of course residential areas… its appeal lies in its diversity. On the other hand, everyone knows its famous Dune of Pilat. Located in the neighbourhood of the seaside resort of Pyla-sur-Mer, adjacent to La Teste-de-Buch, it measures between 325 and 375 feet high, over 1.8 miles long and over 2,000 feet wide. Officially the tallest dune in Europe, it is constantly moving under the influence of wind and tide. This does not prevent two million visitors from reaching its peak each year. If you want to give it a go, choose the West slope. Facing the ocean, its incline varies between 5 and 20°, unlike the eastern face, which reaches 30°. When you reach the top, take in the superb views of the mouth of Arcachon Bay, the Cap Ferret peninsula and the nearby forests. But don’t forget to admire the flora that grows there, as well as the many animal species that live nearby.
Off the beaten track, the residents of La Teste-de-Buch have a particular fondness for their lake, the Lake of Cazaux, a stone’s throw from the All Suites aparthotel in La Teste-de-Buch. There you can practice many water sports including sailing, canoeing and paddle boarding. They also like to spend time at the oyster port. From here you can go by bike or on foot to discover the freshwater and salt marshes. Whether you’re on holiday or just spending a weekend in La Teste-de-Buch, you’ll be surprised by their landscapes that change with the seasons and tides. One piece of advice, arrange to be there at least once at sunset. The twilight colours are spectacular. In this area you can also admire the beautiful fishing huts of Aiguillon.
An incredible zoo in La Teste-de-Buch
Rent accommodation in the La Teste-de-Buch aparthotel and stay close to Arcachon Zoo. It is permanently home to 800 animals. Some, such as Indian rhinos, snow panthers and white tigers, are particularly rare. It is open from 9 February to 31 December and offers several daily educational activities. At certain times, for an additional fee, you can also walk in the shoes of a zookeeper, feed the animals and visit certain areas that are not normally accessible to the general public.
Things to see in and around La Teste-de-Buch
The La Teste-de-Buch aparthotel is less than 3 miles from Arcachon, so take the opportunity to explore the town and its surrounding area. Hit the shops, visit the Church of Saint-Ferdinand, which was built from 1855, and admire the Mariners Chapel and the Notre-Dame Basilica. Also take the opportunity to stroll through Mauresque Park, which overlooks the city and where rare species of trees bloom.
A unique visit not to be missed in La Teste-de-Buch
Treat yourself to a boat tour and discover Arcachon Bay! During a nearly two-hour tour, you will see fishing villages, cabins on stilts, oyster parks, and more. Some packages also offer a stopover on Bird Island. Choose this option if you are planning this excursion with children. That way they can take a break and you can enjoy lunch in a beautiful setting.