Where is the best spot to take a selfie you might ask yourself whilst on holiday here at Gone Fishin Aiguillon just 1hr from Bordeaux.
Perhaps we could suggest a good selfie would be your catch of the day around our carp lake if you were a fisherman.
But To be honest our guests love a day out down at Arcachon close to the bustling city of Bordeaux.
Go climbing the Grande Dune du Pilat, this is the tallest sand dune in Europe.
Located in La Teste-de-Buch in the Arcachon Bay area just 60km from Bordeaux.
So, should you make to the top of the largest sand dune in Europe it would surely be be the best and unique place to take that selfie.
….
This sand dune is enormous measuring 500 meter in width , 3 km in length and rising to a height of 107 meter above sea level.
The formation and movement has slowly caused the dune to slowly migrate away from the coast, engulfing the trees of an inland pine forest .
After ( to recover) you might enjoy a visit into Arcachon itself, enjoy the famous casino and many restaurants. A truly beautiful replace, at this very popular weekend retreat for many especially the people of Bordeaux City.
Arcachon is associated with a place of health and in recovery. The fresh sea air of Arcachon is said to recuperate various ailments.
Across the bay is Cape de Ferret, a popular with many famous celebrities, many of whom have holiday homes in this chic seaside resort. The lovely town is divided into 5 sections namely, the summer town, autumn town, winter town, spring town and a beach resort.
Casino d’Arcachon, Arcachon….
The casino was originally a chateau – The Chateau Deganne and in 1904 was converted into the casino .
In the early part of 20th-century Paris and Bordeaux bourgeoisie came spend the summer in Arcachon , so the town was obliged to create a distraction in the form of a casino .
The Casino includes several banquet style halls that are available for hire for special events