Holiday or year-long rentals in La Teste-de-Buch

Discover the commune of La Teste-de-Buch

The capital of Gironde, La Teste-de-Buch is located in Arcachon Bay in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Its 26,000 inhabitants (known as Testerins/Testerines, Pylatais/Pylataises and Cazalins/Cazalines) are incredibly friendly and welcoming to tourists or newcomers who want to discover the Atlantic coast or simply enjoy the sea air.

As well as the friendliness of its people, La Teste-de-Buch also stands out for the quality of its environment and the beauty of its landscapes. From the Dune of Pilat, the forêt usagère and the lake of Cazaux and Sanguinet to the Banc d’Arguin, nature-loving couples and retirees will certainly be captivated. Located in the heart of a vast expanse of water, the commune also offers a whole host of water sports.

Whether you are on holiday or want to spend your retirement in an authentic, charming village, La Teste-de-Buch is an ideal destination. It changes with the seasons: wilder in winter, it develops a buzz as soon as the good weather returns!

La Teste-de-Buch, a thriving town

This commune in the south-west is one of the largest in France in terms of surface area with its 45,000 acres shared between the city, the forêt usagère (forest turned over to the inhabitants for their use), the Dune of Pilat, the Lake of Cazaux and Arcachon Bay. La Teste-de-Buch is made up of three districts: the village of La Teste Centre, the nautical village of Cazaux and the seaside resort of Pyla-sur-Mer.

Since the 20th century, the landscape of La Teste-de-Buch has been influenced by its architecture. A variety of styles coexist in this vast territory, from Cabanes Tchanquées (cabins on stilts) to contemporary villas and traditional Arcachon houses.

The commune has revised its local urban development plan to meet the needs of its citizens. This led to the creation of Les Portes du Pyla, Arcachon Bay’s very first eco-district, with more than 400 homes constructed on 30 acres of woodland. La Teste-de-Buch is served by the TER, which puts it 45 minutes from Bordeaux, with departures every 20 or 30 minutes.

Further proof of the town’s welcome is its exceptional natural environment. 92% of the 64,000 acres that make up the commune is protected: forests, beaches, coastal dunes, wetlands and salt marshes. La Teste-de-Buch is made up of an exceptional variety of environments.

All Suites Appart Hôtel La Teste-de-Buch, for your extended or year-long stays

La Teste-de-Buch is now experiencing exponential growth in tourism and the town’s tourist establishments are flourishing. The aparthotel is also a concept that is gaining momentum in the region.

These tourist residences combine the services of a hotel and the comfort of an apartment. Equipped with a kitchen with fridge and appliances (electric hob, microwave, etc.), and even a laundry room, this type of accommodation will certainly appeal to anyone looking for a temporary or year-round residence. By opting for this solution, you rent a generous living space for an attractive rate. The price of a month’s rental is no higher than for a traditional furnished rental, but all fees are included with the aparthotel and it offers many more advantages.

All Suites Appart Hôtel La Teste-de-Buch, for example, is an aparthotel that can’t fail to impress, not least because of its lakeside location in the heart of Arcachon Bay. It has 195 furnished and equipped apartments, but also, at no extra cost, a gym, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. If you do any sport, you’ll know only too well how much memberships for these kinds of amenities can cost. Couples and retirees will enjoy all the included services, such as free Wi-Fi and secure parking. All Suites Appart Hôtel La Teste-de-Buch offers long-stay packages that are very competitive compared to furnished rentals.

As you no doubt know, La Teste-de-Buch is a great place to live. Friendly, lively and authentic, the commune has everything young couples and retirees are looking for, a little corner of paradise on Earth!