Arcachon

Arcachon is a beach resort near in the region of Southwestern . It has a fine beach and a mild climate said to be favourable for invalids suffering from pulmonary complaints.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Arcachon station and Château Deganne.

Railway station
Photo: MJJR, CC BY 3.0.
is a railway station in , , Southwestern . Opened in 1857, it is the western terminus of the Lamothe–Arcachon railway. The train services are operated by the .

Town hall
Photo: DimiTalen, CC0.
is a town hall.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Teste-de-Buch and L’Herbe.

Town
is a coastal commune in the department in the region in Southwestern . Until 13 June 1994, it was officially known simply as La Teste. is situated 3½ km southeast of Arcachon.

Suburb
is a suburb, which is situated 6 km northwest of Arcachon.

Arcachon

Latitude
44.6586° or 44° 39′ 31″ north
Longitude
-1.1689° or 1° 10′ 8″ west
Population
11,100
Elevation
16 metres (52 feet)
Open location code
8CPWMR5J+CC
Geo­Names ID
6614290
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikivoyage.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Arcachon from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Arcachon”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Les Abatilles and Le Moulleau.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Arcachon Railway Station and Port d’Arcachon.

Gironde: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Bordeaux, Arcachon, Saint-Émilion, and Soulac-sur-Mer.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.