Where to stay in Cap Ferret and its surroundings?

This year you chose to go to the discovery of the Gironde? See the best areas to stay in Cap Ferret.

Cape Ferret refers to the course formed by the coastal strip located at the southern tip of the Lège-Cap-Ferret peninsula in Gironde. Located in the heart of an omnipresent nature mix fishing villages, small summer markets and dream beaches: what to spend a holiday worthy of this name! In addition, it is bathed by the basin d’Arcachon , known especially for Pilat Dune and the beauty of her lagoons. If you are looking to stay in Cap Ferret, you can elect a residence in the village of the same name but will also have the possibility to sleep in one of the localities located in the territory of the commune of Lège-Cap-Ferret. Follow the guide: We have selected the best areas for you if you want to sleep in Cap Ferret or its peninsula.

Cape Ferret

The village of Cap Ferret is the favorite area of the jet set on the peninsula. Here stands proudly the famous Cap Ferret lighthouse, overlooking the entire Arcachon Basin. From above, you will see the majestic beaches of Cap Ferret, six of them. Here, tourism forces, nightlife beats its full for the happiness of all holidaymakers. Restaurants and bars are located by the sea, in order to be able to enjoy as much as possible the sweet meter of the ocean while stunting on the dance-floor.

This is the most popular area to stay in Cap Ferret. But be careful, choosing this popular neighborhood asks to be ready to put a certain price! Here, the majority of the accommodation offer takes the form of hotel rooms or charming small guest rooms.

La Vigne – L’Herbe

The Vigne and L’Herbe are the first two towns that can be found after Cap Ferret, going north. Here you will find less hotels but many locals take advantage of the holiday to rent their beautiful villas or charming small apartments. All this, of course, for the happiness of visitors.

• La Vigne is the nearby village of Cap Ferret. From its marina lined with holiday villas a peaceful atmosphere that you will easily enjoy the foot fingers in a fan with your summer novel. Do you like strong feelings? You can give yourself here to the jet-ski! The Vigne is an ideal place if you are looking for a place to sleep in Cap Ferret: a little away from the tourist hustle of Cape Town, the village nevertheless enjoys its proximity. Indeed, you can walk to Cap Ferret!
• The Herb, for its part, is a small oyster village adjacent to the village of La Vigne. The oysters you will enjoy in its charming small oyster huts will forever mark your palate. The village also houses an Algerian chapel of neo-Mauresque style, which is essential for a stay on the peninsula of Cap Ferret. It is a colourful village with narrow streets, animated by summer festivals during the month of August. In short, it is a lively and dynamic neighbourhood to stay in Cap Ferret.

The Canon – Piraillan

The Canon and Piraillan are two villages stuck to each other, both very quiet and planted in the middle of nature.

• Beautiful wooden huts take place of decor in the fishing village of Le Canon.
• For its part, Piraillan is the gateway to a 40-hectare nature reserve. You will enjoy the walks to discover the wildlife it houses. In the summer, don’t miss the traditional market where you will find oysters, fish and great vintages of the Bordeaux vineyard.

These two small villages represent the perfect choice for nature lovers or simply wish to stay in Cap Ferret while being in the open air and safe from the crowd.

The Little Piquey

The Petit Piquey is in our sense the most typical town of the peninsula, far from the holiday village! Preferred by the premises, you will have to take your time to pierce the secrets of this small town that has been sheltered from mass tourism. Fold in these little streets to enjoy all the authenticity and stop at the well-known street of decor. You will find dishes, jewellery and other linen fabrics, perfect to give you gifts ideas.

The horse tip, located in the village, will offer you one of the best views of the peninsula. The establishments you will find in this area to stay in Cap Ferret are rather private apartments or holiday homes.

Andernos-les-Bains

And to finish this ranking, let's pass to the most unusual neighborhoods where to stay in Cap Ferret. It is about Andernos-les-Bains not far from the Oiseaux Island located in the Bassin d’Arcachon. The latter is located off the Canon and the Petit Piquey.

Known to house a renowned ornithological fauna, where more than 150 species of birds can be observed in their natural environment. Take out your binoculars and you will have the opportunity to see martins fishermen, ash geese and other pelican falcons.

In this enchanting setting were built about 50 typical shamky huts. This term refers to the architecture of a small wooden construction on stilts, common in places where men are only one with the sea. They give their environment an aesthetic worthy of the most beautiful postcards. An unforgettable stay in sight!

So, where are you going to stay in Cap-Ferret?