Visit La Teste-de-Buch during your holidays
From our Domaine de la Forge campsite in Arcachon, you’ll be ideally located to explore La Teste-de-Buch in Gironde. Covering an area of 180 km², La Teste-de-Buch is one of the largest municipalities in France. Situated in the Bay of Biscay, south of the Arcachon Basin and near the Dune of Pilat, nestled between forest and ocean, La Teste enjoys a prime location. The town boasts a beautiful parish church, Saint-Vincent Church, and other notable buildings such as the Verthamon House (Hôtel de Caupos) and the Lalanne House, now home to the local library.
La Teste is especially famous for its stunning sandy beaches, such as La Salie Beach, a renowned surfing spot on the Atlantic coast. Nature lovers will be delighted by its exceptional natural surroundings, including the Bird Island, Dune of Pilat, Lake Cazaux and Sanguinet, and the Banc d’Arguin National Nature Reserve. Like many towns in the Arcachon Basin, oyster farming plays a significant role in the local economy. La Teste is unique in having three oyster ports. Although the ports are particularly lively in December, as oyster demand peaks during the festive season, you can meet the roughly 600 active oyster farmers year-round.
La Teste-de-Buch is a must-see destination for your next holiday in Gironde, near the Arcachon Basin.
Activities in La Teste-de-Buch
Have you just received the keys to your luxury mobile home, toured our "open-air hotel" to check out our facilities, and settled on your private terrace? Are your kids and friends already playing tennis, swimming, or enjoying the playground? Take a moment to plan your visits around La Teste-de-Buch.
Tomorrow, after your outdoor breakfast, start the day with a forest walk. Rent a bike at the campsite and ride along the safe cycling paths that border the Arcachon Basin. Stop for lunch on a seaside terrace in Arcachon to enjoy a platter of fresh seafood. Feeling satisfied? Board a boat and take a tour around Bird Island! For adrenaline seekers, try water skiing, flyboarding, or even skydiving.
The next day, visit the La Teste market to recover from the excitement, and remember your surfing lesson before hopping back on your bike. Head to the Dune of Pilat and then to Lake Cazaux for a family canoeing trip.