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Family Holiday Sites in Aquitaine, south west France
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FHS009
Plage Atlantique, Biscarrosse
beach-side holiday residence next to the dunes |
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Reasons to Choose Plage Atlantique |
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short walk over the dunes and you're on the beach |
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Less
than 10 minute walk to the town centre
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Surfing,
watersports, golf, cycling and lots more
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Summary
Plage
Atlantique is a cluster of recently-built, adjoining maisonettes
located a stone's throw from the beach and sand dunes. Biscarrosse-Plage
is a lively, family-oriented resort close to the forests and
lakes of the Landes, about 30km south of Arcachon.
The maisonettes are situated in two small developments - Atlantic
Beach & Dune Blanche - each with a swimming pool for the
exclusive use of residents, so if you don't fancy the 150
metres or so to the beach, you can just go around the corner
and flop into the pool instead!
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Call
0870 6092845 or email us
to book or hold an option for 48 hours |
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| Key
Facts |
Location
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Biscarrosse
Plage - 150 metres to the beach and 500 metres to the seafront
shops and market. Lake 6kms |
Type
of location : |
Seaside
summer resort - huge stretch of sandy beach |
| The
résidence : |
Two-storey
residences consisting of maisonettes. Each of the two small
developments has a swimming pool.
- Atlantic Beach (Indigo & Saphir,
31 maisonettes)
- Dune Blanche (Ocean, Soleil &
Sable, 24 maisonettes) |
No.
of apartments : |
55
maisonettes in total |
Types
of apartments available : |
2
and 3 bedroom maisonettes sleeping 4 to 8 people |
Price
per week (2008) : |
| Price
Band for this venue: |
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peak season |
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off-peak |
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» Check the notes on prices for extra info on what the price includes
» Don't forget to check the Special
Offers
» Optional
supplements are available » notes on prices
» €400
security deposit collected on arrival (credit card) and refunded on departure
assuming no damages or extra cleaning is required |
Arrival
& Departure : |
The
reservation period booked must be Saturday-to-Saturday during
July and August. Outside those dates it is possible to book
midweek dates (minimum 7 nights) |
Linen
Arrangements : |
Tourist
tax, bed linen and bathroom towels are included in the rental
- collect from reception on arrival. You can change your linen
each week at reception for a small local charge. |
Swimming
pool : |
Yes,
shared with other residents |
Kids
clubs : |
No |
Other
facilities : |
Private
parking |
Nearest
beach : |
150
metres |
Nearest
boulangerie : |
Biscarrosse
town centre is 400 metres |
Nearest
airport : |
Bordeaux
- 50 mins; Biarritz - 1 hr 45 mins (approx) |
Nearest
ferry port : |
St
Malo - 8 hr drive (approx) |
Things
to see & do : |
Beach
life • surfing • cycle paths to explore •
sailing • windsurfing • Dune du Pyla • day-trip
to Arcachon and Cap Ferret • discover Bordeaux |
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Location
Map
of Biscarrosse-Plage and Surrounding Area
Biscarrosse-Plage
is situated at the northern end of the Côte d'Argent,
an unbroken stretch of 200 km of sandy beach that descends
as far as the Pyrénées. It is about 30km south
of Arcachon and the Dune de Pyla (one of life's must-sees)
and is some 70 kms south west of Bordeaux.
By road : Exit the A63 motorway (Bordeaux-Bayonne)
at junction 22 and follow the A660 into Arcachon. Take exit
on D218 to Pyla-sur-Mer and follow signs for centre of Biscarrrosse-Plage.
By train : Arcachon railway station (SNCF)
30 km away is the nearest major rail terminus.
By air : Bordeaux Merignac airport (70 kms)
is the closest |
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Apartments
Plage
Atlantique comprises two small adjacent
residences of maisonettes. Each of the two sites has a swimming
pool:
- Atlantic Beach (Indigo & Saphir, 31 maisonettes)
- Dune Blanche (Ocean, Soleil & Sable, 24 maisonettes)
Dune Blanche maisonettes (prefixed DB in the codes below)
are newer (built in 2005 & 2006) and closer to the beach,
but none in either residence are further than 150m away.
Overall, accommodation is modern with a spacious living area
and at least one terrace; some of the larger maisonettes also
have a balcony.
The living area also has an open-plan kitchen with fridge,
hob and dishwasher; some have an
electric oven, others a combi microwave/grill
instead. Only Saphir #6 has a washing
machine. Toaster, kettle and usual utensils
are provided as standard. Most maisonettes
do not have a television - we think this is a virtue!
Each is laid out on two levels, often with some sleeping
quarters downstairs as well as upstairs.
| Atlantic
Beach Maisonettes |
FHS009-AB3R6
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2 bedrooms • Sleeps 4-6 • 65m2
Living
room • 2 bedrooms • Mezzanine bedroom
• bathroom • WC • terrace (Bleu
Saphir # 12,14,15,17,19)
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Prices & Availability »
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FHS009-AB4R8
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3 bedrooms • Sleeps 6-8 • 70-75m2
Living room • 3 bedrooms plus mezzanine bedroom
• bathroom (some maisonettes have second
shower room) • WC • 2x terraces •
double-aspect (Bleu Indigo #1 & Bleu Saphir
# 6)
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Prices & Availability »
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| Dune
Blanche Maisonettes |
FHS009-DB3R6
- 2 bedrooms • Sleeps 4-6 • 56m2
Living/dining room with open-plan kitchen • 2
bedrooms • bathroom • shower room •
2x WC • terrace (Maisons Soleil)
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Prices & Availability »
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FHS009-DB4R8
- 3 bedrooms • Sleeps 6-8 • 64-75m2
Living room • 3 bedrooms • bathroom •
shower room • 2x WC • terrace (Maison Océan
I #1 & 3; Maisons Sables)
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Prices & Availability »
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Atlantic
Beach |
Atlantic Beach |
Dune Blanche
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Dune
Blanche
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Dune
Blanche |
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Discover
Biscarrosse
Biscarrosse
Tourist Office
There are in fact three Biscarrosses!
Biscarrosse Lac - the 'natural' part
Biscarrosse Bourg - the
small town about 6km away
Biscarrosse Plage - which
comes to life in summer.
Altogether it's an area of great variety: endless sandy beaches,
great surf, forest tracks, lakes and a warm sunny climate.
In summer there's a daily market plus night market in Biscarrosse-Plage.
Golf : Domain du Golf is on your
doorstep (18 + 9 holes; the par 68 18 hole course is wooded
and tight). Further course at Arcachon.
Forest cycling & hiking: 17 kms of hiking trails
and 30 kms of safe forest cycle tracks plus local bike hire
shops.
Lake watersports: sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing
and kayaking at the local lakes
- Port Maguide (lac Cazaux)
The local lakes are great opportunity
for whiling away the hours in tranquility, listening to the
water lapping the sandy shores. The surrounding forest are
perfect for picnics and rambling. The three pleaseure ports
of the Etang de Cazauax et de Sanguinet -
Ipses, Navarosse and Port Maguide - each provide a good base
for exploring.
Surfing & body-boarding : excellent
waves are found at Biscarrosse Plage and there is a surf club
for tuition.
Flying : there is an aerodrome at Biscarrosse for
fantastic pleasure flights or gliding over the lakes, ocean
and forests. Or try your hand at parascending
(Port Maguide)
Also available to try locally: fishing,
horse-riding, tennis, go-karting quad-biking and
adventure park.
Designed by 1989 by Olivier Brizon and Pierre Veyssière,
Golf de Biscarrosse
is a 5,132 yards, par 68 course comprising two distinctive
halves: the outward nine, the 'Parcours du Lac' (par 32) is
relatively short but quite tight, undulating and an enjoyable
challenge; the back nine, the 'Parcours de la Forêt'
(par 36) is a longer and quite demanding because of the fairly
narrow fairways that wind through the forest.
Green fees for the course range from €23 to €45
depending on the time of year.
There is also a 25-bay driving range and pro-shop offering
equipment, advice and lessons. The clubhouse has a pleasant
terrace overlooking the 9th hole, serving drinks, snacks plus
full lunch-time and evening menus.
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Discover
the Region
Discover
the Côte
Landaise region of Aquitaine
Biscarrosse
is
a wonderful base for exploring this part of France: as well
as the dunes, forests and lakes of the Landes, there is the
outstanding natural beauty of the bassin d'Arcachon or the
vineyards and heritage of the Bordeaux region. It's all in
easy reach:
Arcachon,
a popular French resort and with plenty of options for visitors,
is within a half-an-hour's drive.
Ferries run from Arcachon to a host of destinations including
Cap Ferret, a stylish resort on the other
side of the Bassin at the point of the peninsula of the Presqu'Ile
de Cap Ferret. Why not have dinner there and return on the
late evening ferry? Sailing boats can be
hired at Le Moulleau and at the marina in Arcachon.
The Cap Ferret peninsula
is a treat for the senses - the scent of the pine forest,
the constant rumble of rollers washing up on the western coast,
the salty, slippery taste of oysters washed down with a Bordeaux
blanc and, at the end of the day, sitting on top of one of
the dunes overlooking the Atlantic and watching the sun go
down. Bliss!
Heading on down to the Pointe is a
must, stopping to
climb to the top of the famous Cap Ferret lighthouse
on the way - the views across the bassin to the sandy wild-life
reserve of the Banc d'Arguin and over to
the Dune de Pyla (Europe's highest sand dune)
are breathtaking. At La Pointe, a tram
runs to the Atlantic and is a very enjoyable ride, especially
for children.
The famous '44 hectares' of the Cap Ferret
peninsula are situated south of the lighthouse. This is an
area of villas built in the earlier part of the century set
amongst the pine trees all served by unmade roads, owned by
several French stars, Bordeaux vineyard owners and generations
of Cap Ferret inhabitants of more modest means. It's probably
the most natural, exclusive yet unpretentious housing estate
in France!
Cap Ferret village is the peninsula's biggest
town - laid back, chic boutiques and bistros are the theme
here.
The
Banc d’Arguin - a sandbank nature reserve
- sits at the foot of the famous Dune du Pyla,
the largest sand dune in Europe, standing at over 100 metres
and just 20 km away. A journey to the summit (try it without
the staircase provided!) is a must; sunrise and sunset are
the best times.
Back into Arcachon, stroll along the seafront or through the
delightful Ville d’Hiver (Winter Town)
and explore its fabulous collection of eclectic villas. There
is also a lovely park to cool off in the shade and watch the
locals play petanques. The Arcachon Basin is packed full of
oyster farms and you will have no difficulty
finding these slimy crustaceans to dine on in one of the town’s
many seafood restaurants.
The bassin d'Arcachon is also home to wide
variety of birdlife and consequently is a popular birdwatching
destination. In fact, there are birdwatching reserves at nearby
Parc Ornotholiqique du Teich and Ile
aux Oiseaux (Bird Island) in the Bassin which can
be visited by boats that depart from the Arcachon jetties.
This is a prime bird habitat - the Bassin d'Arcachon
is so shallow that only 20% of it is submerged at low tide.
If you’re feeling ‘beached out’ why not take
the opportunity to explore some of the region’s vineyards.
Within 1 hour and you can reach the many world-class vineyards
of Bordeaux, such as Sauternes, Médoc and
Graves.
The city of Bordeaux is an hour away and
is a good option for a day-trip, whether it’s boutique
shopping, sight-seeing or culture. Walking around the 18th
century old town centre (Quartier St. Pierre), you can begin
to imagine the city’s commercial and maritime past.
Medieval
gems of the Gironde east of Bordeaux are also wonderful days
out; St Emilion, with its 11th century basilica,
is the best known but can be busy; St Macaire
and La Réole are also enjoyable. Obviously
there are more châteaux
over here but an altogether different wine experience
can be had at Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa,
in the middle of the Château Smith Haut Lafitte, vineyards,
just south of Bordeaux. The spa offers unique beauty treatments
derived from grand cru grapes of the Graves appelation renowned
for their anti-ageing and micro-circulation improving properties
- in short, visitors apparently come out feeling good!
Further south, Biarritz and Bayonne
are worth visiting. Both are very different but provide a
good introduction to the Pays Basque culture
and the Pyrénéan landscape bordering Spain.
For further information try the links in the right hand panel
above. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for
the content of third party sites.
Arcachon
Tourism
Landes
Tourist Office
Bordeaux
Tourist Office
Gironde
Tourist Guide
Bordeaux Wine
France
Travel Guide
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