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Lège-Cap Ferret
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A commune and peninsula between the Atlantic and the Arcachon Basin. The area is touristy (and upscale), known for its beautiful villas hidden among the pines and especially the stunning panoramas offered by its geographic position.
Overview of Lège-Cap Ferret
A commune and peninsula between the Atlantic and the Arcachon Basin, Lège-Cap Ferret is a tourist (and upscale) destination, known for its beautiful villas hidden among the pines and especially the stunning panoramas offered by its geographic position.
Key details
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
- Localisation: in Gironde, it is the peninsula separating the Atlantic from the Arcachon Basin.
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 8,087 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie: 93.6 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: http://www.lege-capferret.com
History of Lège-Cap Ferret
What to see and do in Lège-Cap Ferret
Moorish Chapel of the Algerian Villa
These are the last remnants of a "Moorish estate" built in the late 19th century in the village of L'Herbe.
These are the last remnants of a "Moorish estate" built in the late 19th century in the village of L'Herbe.
Le Corbusier Housing Estate in Lège
This was the first housing estate designed by the architect Le Corbusier in 1924.
This was the first housing estate designed by the architect Le Corbusier in 1924.
Cap-Ferret Little Train
A historic and tourist narrow-gauge railway linking Bélisaire to the ocean. Around 30,000 people ride it every year.
A historic and tourist narrow-gauge railway linking Bélisaire to the ocean. Around 30,000 people ride it every year.
Cap Ferret Lighthouse
Standing 52 metres tall, it offers a panoramic view of the Arcachon Basin and the Atlantic.
Standing 52 metres tall, it offers a panoramic view of the Arcachon Basin and the Atlantic.
Cap Ferret Peninsula
The site stretches over about thirty kilometres, grouping several hamlets, with beaches, dunes, and especially at the tip, a stunning panoramic view of the Dune of Pilat, the Banc d'Arguin, the Bassin, and the Atlantic.
The site stretches over about thirty kilometres, grouping several hamlets, with beaches, dunes, and especially at the tip, a stunning panoramic view of the Dune of Pilat, the Banc d'Arguin, the Bassin, and the Atlantic.
Oyster-Farming Villages of Cap Ferret
Nine oyster-farming villages in total, most of them classified, featuring 500 typical cabins of the Bassin. Le Canon and l'Herbe are the most interesting.
Nine oyster-farming villages in total, most of them classified, featuring 500 typical cabins of the Bassin. Le Canon and l'Herbe are the most interesting.
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.
Climate and weather
Like the rest of the coast, the commune has what is called an Aquitaine oceanic climate. Winters are fairly mild thanks to the proximity of the ocean, and summers are warm (without being scorching). As for rainfall, while it is most common in winter, there is some precipitation throughout the year, including in summer in the form of storms.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lège-Cap Ferret | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
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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…
Recommended
Cap Ferret Peninsula
★★★ The site stretches over about thirty kilometres, grouping several hamlets, with beaches, dunes, and especially at the tip, a stunning…
Worth a look / Other
Moorish Chapel of the Algerian Villa
★★ These are the last remnants of a "Moorish estate" built in the late 19th century in the village of L'Herbe.
Cap Ferret Lighthouse
★★ Standing 52 metres tall, it offers a panoramic view of the Arcachon Basin and the Atlantic.
Oyster-Farming Villages of Cap Ferret
★★ Nine oyster-farming villages in total, most of them classified, featuring 500 typical cabins of the Bassin. Le Canon and l'Herbe are the…
Le Corbusier Housing Estate in Lège
★ This was the first housing estate designed by the architect Le Corbusier in 1924.
Cap-Ferret Little Train
★ A historic and tourist narrow-gauge railway linking Bélisaire to the ocean. Around 30,000 people ride it every year.
Piraillan Reservoirs
★ A small nature reserve with two walking trails.