Arcachon Honeymoon, France

Relax on a stylish honeymoon holiday or romantic getaway at Arcachon – the oldest resort on the Côte d'Argent (Silver Coast), a 200km-long stretch of straight sandy coastline backed by high dunes that merge into the largest forest in western Europe, known as Les Landes.

Arcachon is the perfect daytrip or weekend seaside break from touring the wine country of Bordeaux and offers all the facilities you need for a great beach holiday in France.

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Or unwind on Arcachon's main beach, a wide sweep of golden sand fronting the Bay of Arcachon. Facilities include parasols and sun loungers for hire, beachfront cafés and bars as well as various water sports including kite surfing and cruising around the bay.

Cruise out to ‘Bird Island', stroll around town and admire the Second Empire villas grouped into four charming quarters, or hire a bike and cycle south to the highest sand dune in Europe, the 107m-high Dune du Pilat, for a picnic with panoramic views along the coast.

Arcachon offers a good range of seafront bars, cafés, seafood restaurants (specialising in fresh oysters).

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