Thiers Pier and seafront
The Thiers Pier reaches out over the basin, extended by the casino and the seafront terraces. People meet there as the sailing boats return to port. A drink facing the water, a stroll on the boards, then a gourmet pause in one of the Avenue Gambetta brasseries makes a simple, romantic opening, shared to the rhythm of the little waves lapping along the shore.
The Winter Town, villas of another age
Sheltered from the wind, the Winter Town lines up nearly three hundred villas built at the end of the nineteenth century for patients seeking the iodine-rich pine air. Swiss chalets, English cottages, Moorish pagodas: each villa tells its own story. A date in this shaded maze feels timeless, perfect for a walk together far from the busy centre.
Pilat Dune and Cap Ferret
A few kilometres away, the Pilat Dune, the tallest sand dune in Europe, offers a striking panorama over the basin, the Arguin sandbank and the Landes forest. A sunset date at the top leaves a strong impression. Facing it, Cap Ferret and its wild beach are reached by boat. On Lyad, locals share their coves; it is up to you to pick someone to set sail with.
Date ideas
- Thiers Pier
- Winter Town
- Pilat Dune
- Cap Ferret
- Bird Island
- Arcachon market
