Family
Holiday Sites in Aquitaine, south west France
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FHS005
Les Rives Marines,
Bassin d'Arcachon - Le Teich
Discreet new holiday residence
at
the edge of the renowned Parc Ornothologique bird-watching reserve near
Arcachon |
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Reasons to Les Rives Marines... |
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Natural
wetland setting and bird-watching haven |
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Very
peaceful setting away from roads |
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Explore
the Bassin's combination of wildlife, oyster-culture, beaches and
outdoor activities |
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Opened
in 2007, Les Rives Marines is a low-key, authentically designed
holiday residence favourably situated on the edge of the Bassin
d'Arcachon adjacent to the Ornithological Park.
Featuring a large shared swimming pool (heated June to September),
the site architecture reflects the picturesque fishermens' cabins
(cabanes tchanquées) which line the Bassin's edge.
The accommodation is spacious and each apartment benefits from a
private terrace. This is an ideal venue for a family with young
kids who will enoy the pool, peace and tranquility, as well as birdwatching
enthusiasts and nature lovers who want access to the bird reserve.
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Call
0870 6092845
or email
us to book or hold an option for 48 hours |
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| Nearest
town : |
Le
Teich 500 metres; Arcachon 15kms |
| Type
of location : |
Tranquil
location on the edge of the Parc Ornotholigique (birdwatching
reserve) |
| No.
of bedrooms : |
1,
2 and 3 bedroom apartments available |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
Party
sizes from 1 to 8 are catered for |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
1
or 2 per apartment depending on the type |
| Style
of property : |
New,
low-rise holiday residence comprising 139 apartments. The
style is contemporary with good use of timber materials to
successfully blend with the local fishermens' cabins |
| Quality
guide : |
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| Price
per week (2008) : |
| Price
Band for this venue: |
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» Please consult the notes on prices for extra info on what the price includes and what optional
extras are available. All supplements to be paid locally.
» Don't
forget to check the Special
Offers too
» Modest tourist tax payable locally - less than €1 per
day per person
» A security deposit of €260
collected on your credit card on arrival. Deductions are made
only if necessary (e.g. apartment left untidy or there are
breakages) |
| Linen
Arrangements : |
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Bed linen and bathroom towels are included in the rental price
- collect from reception on arrival
• Fresh linen & towels can be collected
from reception each Saturday |
| Cleaning
Arrangements : |
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| Arrival
& Departure : |
Arrival
is 5-8pm and departure is by 10am
please. From 28 June to 30 August,
the period reserved must be Saturday-Saturday.
This means you can actually arrive and depart any day of the
week but the period reserved must be Saturday-to-Saturday.
For other periods it is possible to accommodate arrival and
departure on days other than Saturday.
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| Nearest
beach : |
Local
beach 4 kms via cycle track or pedestrian walkway. Arcachon
is the main resort on the south side of the Bassin - 15kms.
There is a sandy cove / children's play area just a couple
of minutes walk away - this is suitable for paddling |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Le
Teich village 500 metres. The village has a cafe/bar, pharamacy
and Tourist Office. NB. There is a breakfast option available
at Les Rives Marines - see notes on prices |
| Nearest
airport : |
Bordeaux
45-60 mins |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
St
Malo 7 hours (approx) |
| Swimming
pool : |
Yes
- shared heated outdoor swimming pool (usually heated June
to September) |
| Facilities
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Reception
office, outdoor parking, laundry room |
| Suitability
for children : |
Very
good for young children - pool, safe location away from roads,
footpaths and cycle tracks, plus a sandy cove (for paddling)
within walking distance. Excellent for kids with an appreciation
of nature; less appealing to active teenagers who want to
be in a busier resort. |
| Things
to see & do : |
Birdwatching,
nature excursions, fishing, canoeing, watersports, cycling.
Visit Arcachon, Bordeaux, Cap Ferret, Dune du Pilat, vineyards
of the Médoc... |
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allowed : |
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Location
Map
reference: B3
View Map
of Bassin d'Arcachon
The Résidence Les Rives Marines is situated approximately
50 kms south west of Bordeaux on the south eastern corner of the
Bassin d'Arcachon..
By train : Le Teich station - connect from Bordeaux
via SNCF (Arcachon line)
By road : autoroute A63 exit 22 direction Arcachon
By air : Bordeaux Merignac c.40kms
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Accommodation
Les
Rives Marines
consists of 18 houses inspired by the
traditional architecture of the Bassin d'Arcachon. The houses are
split into 139 apartments.
We offer three types of apartment. Duplex
apartments are on two floors.
In each apartment you will find:
• satellite TV (one English-speaking channel - supplement
applies)
• kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, ceramic hob, fridge
freezer
• furnished terrace
FHS005-BBQ
- 1 bedroom • Sleeps 4-5 • 37m2
Living area with sofa-bed & 1 single bed • 1
bedroom with either double or twins • bathroom
with bath • separate WC
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PRICES
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FHS005-BCF
- 2 bedroom duplex • Sleeps 6 • 47m2
Living area with sofa-bed • 1 bedroom with double
bed • 1 bedroom with twin beds •
bathroom with bath & WC • shower room •
separate WC
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PRICES
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FHS005-BDF
- 3 bedroom duplex • Sleeps 8 • 55m2
Living area with sofa-bed • 3 bedrooms with
either double or twins • bathroom with bath
• shower room • 2x separate WC
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PRICES
+ AVAILABILITY and notes on prices
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About
Le Teich
Le
Teich itself if a modest district of Arcachon. There's a handy boulangerie
and bar-restaurant in the village but it's probably not going to
be a place where you spend much of your time.
In fact, Le Teich is really all about the ornothological park
which is 1km from the village centre, at the Bassin's edge.
This is a bird-watching paradise and tranquil haven
for nature lovers of all ages. The nature reserve covers an area
of 120 ha in the Eyre delta - a series of marshes linked to the
Arcachon lagoon. The reserve is home to many endangered species
and the parc's role is really to protect species of wild fowl threatened
with extinction. One of its great successes has been the return
of the mute swan, which had vanished from France at the time of
the revolution.
The Bassin provides a traditional stopover each Spring and Autumn
for tens of thousands of migratory birds. Visiting species include
heron, egret, teal, stork, cormorant and dunlin.
May is a good time to see species rarely seen in the UK and in the
early Autumn, birds from Scandinavia and Greenland drop by.
It's really a quite exceptional place to visit and the visitor centre
- Maison de la Nature du Bassin d'Arcachon - will
tell you all about the possible trails you can take, including guided
walks and the opportunity to view birdlife from a hide or camouflaged
observation point. There are two main 'sentiers' (walkways), a short
one of 2.5km and a longer one of 6km.
If you'd rather take to the water, the visitor centre organises
guided sea-kayak tours of the Leyre delta - this
is a wonderful adventure for younger kids.
At low tide, when the lagoon drains back out into the Atlantic ocean,
the lagoon also offers the possibility of fishing
for cockles, clams, winkles, mussels, green crabs, and shrimps.
Try collecting the razor-shells too although you'll need to be waryof
the mudflats. You should note too that gathering oysters is prohibited
and something taken very seriously around here!
In nearby Gujan Mestras you will be in the oyster
centre of the Bassin d'Arcachon. It is certainly worth a visit with
its picturesque oyster cabins, fishermen's hunts and boats. There
are several huts along the water's edge here which offer oyster-tasting.
It's a great place to take lunch or dinner.
Links:
Arcachon
Tourist Office
Parc
Ornothologique
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The
Region
Discover
the Bassin
d'Arcachon region
of Aquitaine
Arcachon
and its districts
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, exemplified by the Winter Town's magnificent
villas which feature stained glass, ornate balconies and intricate
brickwork, built over 100 years ago for the town's first holiday-makers.
Arcachon is one of our favourite Aquitaine destinations!
Less well-known are Arcachon's southern districts such as Pereire and Le Moulleau, both a short bike-ride
or free bus-journey from Villa d'Este. Both offer quieter beaches
than those found in central Arcachon and, for those with smaller
children and a lot of equipment, easier car-parking. Pereire beach
(2kms from teh apartments) is regarded by locals as the most picturesque
around.
Ferries
run from Arcachon and Le Moulleau 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?
The Banc d’Arguin sits at the foot of the famous Dune
du Pyla 5 kms south of Arcachon, 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.
Back into Arcachon, stroll along the seafront - at night you'll
see Cap Ferret's Phare (lighthouse) shining across the bay, a
beautiful, romantic sight. A short walk from Villa d'Este, through
the Parc Mauresque is the delightful Ville d’Hiver
(Winter Town), well worht 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 fascintaing 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 Ornotholiqique du Teich
and Ile aux Oiseaux (Bird Island) in the basin
which can be visited by boats that depart from the Arcachon jetties.
The Parc de Loisirs, 3kms south of La
Hume, on the Route des Lacs, is a centre of family fun
including Aqualand (water park), La Coccinelle
(kids' zoo and amusement park) plus Kid Parc
(fairground attractions, water rides, trampolines, etc.
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.
If you’re feeling completely ‘beached out’ why
not take the opportunity to explore some of the region’s
vineyards, such as Margaux, Lafite or
Mouton Rothschild.
Golfers
are spoilt for choice; there are two great courses nearby, at Arcachon International and Gujan Mestras (the latter has been used on the European PGA Tour). There are
numerous cycle tracks, and opportunities for horse-riding. For
children, Zooland and Aqualand are nearby.
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.
For further information try the links below. Please note that
we cannot be held responsible for the content of third party sites.
Alternative
Aquitaine's Guide to the Bassin d'Arcachon
Arcachon
Tourist Office
Bordeaux
Tourist Office
Gironde
Tourist Office
Wines
of Bordeaux
French
National Tourist Board
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