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La Teste-de-Buch
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South of the Arcachon Basin. Several tourist attractions are located within its territory: the beaches of Pyla-sur-Mer, the Dune of Pyla, the Banc d'Arguin, and the Île aux Oiseaux.
Overview of La Teste-de-Buch
The town of La Teste-de-Buch is located south of Arcachon Basin, right next to the city of the same name. Within its territory—though many people are unaware of it—are several key tourist attractions of the Basin, including the beaches of Pyla-sur-Mer, the Dune of Pyla, the Banc d'Arguin, and the Île aux Oiseaux.
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (recommended).
- Localisation: in Gironde, on the southern edge of Arcachon Basin.
- Distances: Arcachon (5 km), Bordeaux (68 km).
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 26,000 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie: 180 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: http://www.tourisme-latestedebuch.fr
History of La Teste-de-Buch
What to See and Do in La Teste-de-Buch
The town is home to several must-see attractions in the Basin, starting with the famous Dune of Pilat.
Banc d'Arguin
A vast expanse of sand visible mainly at low tide at the entrance to the Arcachon Basin. It is a nature reserve that is home to many birds.
A vast expanse of sand visible mainly at low tide at the entrance to the Arcachon Basin. It is a nature reserve that is home to many birds.
Senegalese Cemetery in La Teste
The site serves as the burial place for around a thousand Senegalese riflemen, stationed there during World War I, many of whom died from disease.
The site serves as the burial place for around a thousand Senegalese riflemen, stationed there during World War I, many of whom died from disease.
Dune of Pilat
South of the Arcachon Basin, between the ocean and the pine forest, this is the tallest dune in Europe (110 m) and has long been one of the region's top tourist attractions, if only for the stunning panorama it offers.
South of the Arcachon Basin, between the ocean and the pine forest, this is the tallest dune in Europe (110 m) and has long been one of the region's top tourist attractions, if only for the stunning panorama it offers.
Lake Cazaux and Sanguinet
This is one of the two recreational base lakes surrounding Biscarrosse. It straddles two municipalities and departments (33 and 40).
This is one of the two recreational base lakes surrounding Biscarrosse. It straddles two municipalities and departments (33 and 40).
Bird Island
In the middle of the Arcachon Basin, this small island with its "stilt cabins" is a very popular summer excursion.
In the middle of the Arcachon Basin, this small island with its "stilt cabins" is a very popular summer excursion.
Pyla-sur-Mer
It's the seaside area of the town with its beaches, at the foot of the famous dune of the same name.
It's the seaside area of the town with its beaches, at the foot of the famous dune of the same name.
In the Surrounding Area
Arcachon Basin
One of the main attractions of Aquitaine, featuring its small seaside resorts, the Île aux Oiseaux, the Dune of Pyla, and the Teich Ornithological Park.
One of the main attractions of Aquitaine, featuring its small seaside resorts, the Île aux Oiseaux, the Dune of Pyla, and the Teich Ornithological Park.
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Must-see & highly recommended
Arcachon Basin
★★★★ One of the main attractions of Aquitaine, featuring its small seaside resorts, the Île aux Oiseaux, the Dune of Pyla, and the Teich…
Dune of Pilat
★★★★ South of the Arcachon Basin, between the ocean and the pine forest, this is the tallest dune in Europe (110 m) and has long been one of the…
Recommended
Bird Island
★★★ In the middle of the Arcachon Basin, this small island with its "stilt cabins" is a very popular summer excursion.
Worth a look / Other
Arguin Bank (33)
★★ A vast expanse of sand visible mainly at low tide at the entrance to the Arcachon Basin. It is a nature reserve that is home to many birds.
Pyla-sur-Mer
★★ It's the seaside area of the town with its beaches, at the foot of the famous dune of the same name.
Senegalese Cemetery in La Teste
★ The site serves as the burial place for around a thousand Senegalese riflemen, stationed there during World War I, many of whom died from…
Lake Cazaux and Sanguinet
★ This is one of the two recreational base lakes surrounding Biscarrosse. It straddles two municipalities and departments (33 and 40).