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The Top 10 Lakes around Arcachon

Looking to visit the best lakes around Arcachon? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Arcachon’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Sentier Litoral - L'Eyre du Teich

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I almost missed this when plotting a route to/from the port at Biganos. Don’t miss it !
A wonderful off road track around the wildfowl reserve with some amazing views …

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Baie d'Andernos-les-Bains

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A magnificent bay which embraces the entire Arcachon basin. Easy access even to beginners in cycling by the cycle paths which go around the basin.

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Port and beach of Le Teich

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Small recreational harbor in the wetlands. The adjoining bathing lake Trou de Teich has sandy shores and a large picnic area.

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Bassin d’Arcachon Beach

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From here Arcachon is not far.
There is a nice parck by the sea 🏝
And great signposted bike paths.

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View of the Bay

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Very wild place, very relaxing. You can see fish and shellfish on the rocks from here

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Bassin d'Arcachon Beach and Marina

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Nice place, but unfortunately the Bassin d'Arcachon is not the sea and that's what it smells like.
More information: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassin_d%E2%80%99Arcachon

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Lac de Bénédicte

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Attached to the town of Lège-Cap-Ferret, Lake Bénédicte is a remarkable natural site. Not far from the Prés Salés reserve, it includes a wide variety of waters (fresh, salty, brackish) within a limited area.

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Étang de Cazaux-Sanguinet

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Very beautiful freshwater lake. Good for all kind of watersports. Nice, smaller beaches. Some are free for dogs.

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Les Prés Salés d'Arès

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very beautiful nature reserve, with lots of vegetation and birds, near the oyster village
bassin-arcachon.com/nos-incontournables/les-pres-sales-dares-lege

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Lagunes du Gât Mort

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Please note that the site is closed following the fires of summer 2022.

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