Our guides

Out of season, Arcachon gets its calm back and the bay shows another side. Here is what stays open, what the weather is really like, and our ideas for days out from autumn to spring.

In Arcachon the train pulls in right in the town centre, and the bay is easy to explore by bus, bike and boat. Here is how to get here, then reach Le Moulleau, the Dune du Pilat and Cap Ferret without a car.

From Arcachon and Le Moulleau, boats cross to Cap Ferret, circle the Île aux Oiseaux and land on the Banc d’Arguin. Here is where they leave from, in which season, and what to do once you are across.

The Dune du Pilat is about 7 km south of Le Moulleau. You can get there by bike on the cycle path, by bus or by car. Here are our tips for making the most of it.

Le Moulleau is the southernmost part of Arcachon, facing the mouth of the bay and the Dune du Pilat. Here is how to make the most of it, on foot and by bike.

Arcachon is made up of very different areas, from the lively centre around the station to the village of Le Moulleau, facing the Dune du Pilat. Here is how to choose yours, depending on the beach, the peace and quiet you want and how you will get around.

Angers is best explored on foot. Here is the itinerary we recommend to our guests for a weekend, starting from the city centre.

A real castle, gardens with playgrounds in the city centre, a park devoted to plants and a lake for summer. Here are our ideas for enjoying Angers as a family, and our tips for little legs and pushchairs.

Angers is surrounded by vineyards. Here are the main Anjou appellations, how long it takes to reach them from the city centre, and our tips for planning a day of wine tasting.

Angers is a gateway to the châteaux of Anjou. Here are the ones we recommend, from nearest to furthest, with the driving time from the city centre.

Angers is a stopover on the Loire à Vélo cycle route. Here is how to reach it from the city centre, our favourite day rides, the longer stages and how to come back by train.

Angers is a compact city, but each area has its own character. Here is where to stay depending on your trip, and how to park or get around without a car.