124 - l'Appartement d'Aquin  Le Moulleau

In our opinion

What makes l'Appartement d'Aquin a great holiday rental

It is a well-equipped, nicely-decorated apartment with outside space, in a lovely location near the beach, centre, etc. Le Moulleau is a chic but not too busy area popular with French families

Best for:
Couples with young children who will enjoy being able to walk everywhere, and the gentle waves of Le Moulleau beach

Suitability for:

• Toddlers - well-equipped for little ones however they will require supervision around stairs to bedrooms
• Teenagers - good, Le Moulleau is a 'safe' place for teens to roam, with a shuttle bus to Arcachon (2 kms) for more entertainment if needed
• Reduced mobility - not suitable.

Anything to watch out for?
The apartment is in a leafy résidence with about 6 others, some noise from neighbours might be possible.

Why Le Moulleau?
Le Moulleau is a chic beachside district 2 kms south of Arcachon proper, famous for its beautiful 19th century villas. There are a some excellent restaurants nearby, cycle paths for exploring the area, the famous Dune de Pyla, ferry trips around the Arcachon Bay or over to Cap Ferret. Arcachon itself has a good selection of bars, seafront restaurants, a small casino and the plus of being reachable by train. It's a lovely, distinctive area of south west France.

Accommodation

Chic holiday apartment with pleasant terrace, short walk from all amenities & beach

The property is well-equipped and nicely decorated. At 70m2 (excluding the terrace) it is also reasonably spacious.

Inside:

On the ground floor is a large living area with corner sofa, TV with DVD player, dining table & chairs for 4, and open-plan kitchen. The sofa is convertible into a double bed if required.

The kitchen is galley-style and well-equipped: dishwasher, oven & hob, kettle, coffee machine, toaster & kettle.

Separately downstairs there is also a washing machine & dryer.

Upstairs are two attractively decorated bedrooms, one with double bed, one with two single beds. Both bedrooms have ample hanging space. There is also a bathroom (bath with hand-held shower), and separate toilet upstairs.

A high chair, baby bath and travel cot are available on request. Wi-fi Internet access is available.

In all Appartement d'Aquin offers good quality and convenient family holiday accommodation in a lovely, relaxing part of south west France.

Outside:

The small terrace area contains a dining table and chairs (seats 4-5).  The area is well-screened from neighbours. A small gate leads onto the cul-de-sac which serves the residence.

Prices & Availability

Location

GPS: (44.63815466, -1.197638512)

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Things to Do & See

Nearby Activities
Surfing · Kitesurfing · Windsurfing · Sailing · Water-skiing · Jet-skiing · Kayaking · Golf · Cycling · Horse-riding · Birdwatching · Fishing · Wine-tasting · Aqua Parc ·

Day-trip Ideas

• Take a foot ferry to Cap Ferret, & 'Petit Train' to l'Horizon beach
• Go for a cycle ride through the forest and climb the Dune de Pyla
• Explore Arcachon's Villa d'Hiver, Belvedere & Parc Mauresque
• Tour the Médoc vineyards wine-tasting
• Stroll around St Emilion (UNESCO world heritage site)

Our Personal Highlights

• Take the water shuttle to Cap Ferret for dinner at l’Escale, or Chez Hortense
• Watch the sunset from the top of the Dune de Pyla
• Any day on Periere beach – one of the nicest this side of the Bay
• Boat tour around the Ile aux Oiseaux, oyster beds and Maison Tchanquées
• Hire a boat & picnic on the Banc d'Arguin - visible from Appartements Oyana

The Local Area: Le Moulleau

Le Moulleau is an attractive district of Arcachon with its own beach, jetty, and a few restaurants, shops & boutiques. It's quieter and lower-key than Arcachon, qualities make it a popular destination for Parisian families. Cycle trails and a shuttle bus service link Le Moulleau with the Dune de Pyla (5 kms to the south) and central Arcachon (2 kms north).

The Dune du Pyla is the largest sand dune in Europe, standing at over 100 metres. A journey to the summit (try it without the staircase provided!) is a must; sunrise and sunset are the best times.

Arcachon is an all year round sea-side town that's hugely popular with French families and it's easy to see why: exceptional sandy beaches, long, picturesque sea-front promenade, a manageable size - shops, bars, restaurants, small casino, even the train station - all within easy walking distance. All topped off by Arcachon's signature architecture.

For a change from Le Moulleau beach there is also Pereire, 2 kms north, less developed than Le Moulleau and backed by an attractive tree-lined promenade.

Ferries run from Arcachon and Le Moulleau jetties to a host of destinations including Cap Ferret, a stylish resort on the other side of the Basin at the point of the peninsula of the Presqu'Ile de Cap Ferret. The 'petit train' runs from close to the jetty on Cap Ferret over to the magnificent rollers of the Atlantic beach on the other side of the peninsula, a wonderful trip, especially for children. Or, without kids, why not have dinner and return on the late evening ferry?

Back into Arcachon, the delightful Ville d’Hiver (Winter Town) is well worth exploring for its fabulous collection of eclectic villas. The Parc Mauresque offers plenty of shade to cool off in the shade, and a chance to watch the locals play petanques and enjoy the view over to the Ville d'Eté (the summer town, the main resort district of Arcachon) below and to the sea beyond. A fascinating walk leads from the Parc to the 'Belvedere', a viewing platform with magnificent 360 degree views of the town.

The Arcachon Basin is packed full of oyster farms and you will have no difficulty finding these delicacies to dine on in one of the town’s many seafood restaurants. Or head to Gujan-Mestras (France's oyster-farming capital) or one of the villages on the Presqu'Ile (l'Herbe is recommended) and 'déguster' a few at the water's edge direct from ostréiculteur (oyster farmer).

The Basin is also home to wide variety of birdlife and consequently is a popular birdwatching destination. In fact, there are birdwatching reserves at nearby Parc Ornotholigique du Teich and Ile aux Oiseaux (Bird Island) in the basin which can be visited by boats that depart from the Arcachon jetties.

As a change from the sea-side, a little further down the coast there is bathing in Sanguinet and Biscarrosse lakes - with no ocean currents to worry about and the forest setting providing plenty of shelter, these are especially popular with families with young children.

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