Arcachon - the city of four seasons

Arcachon, France

Arcachon is a well known seaside resort at the french Atlantic coast (near Bordeaux) and is also known as "the city of four seasons". The charm of the ending 19th century can still be experienced by strolling through the "Ville d'Hiver" district, where well-known architects left their impressive traces by building extravagant villas. In Arcachon, celebrating has a long tradition – the "Festival of Music" in June and the "Festical of the Sea" in August are considered to be the year's highlights. Another point of interest is the "dune du pilat", Europe's biggest sand dune that offers a wonderful panoramic view from a sea level of 107m.

The earthTV camera is facing the Bay of Arcachon, the most interesting part of the "Côte d'Argent" – the "Silver Coast", which emerges as an almost infinite sand beach from Pointe de Grave towards Arcachon. The view wanders to the peninsula of Cap-Ferret, which seperates the bay from the open sea. Visitors of this region can enjoy 84 km of sandy beaches in total as well as the biggest oyster farming area in Europe.

Facts about: France

Geographic Information

From the French Alps to the quasi-tropical beaches of the Mediterranean, there's almost every climate in France. It's temperate in the north, while the Basque region is moderated by the ocean; north-eastern areas have warm summers and colder winters. Inland areas are mild and sunny; the Mediterranean coast is - mediterranean! In the Auvergne, Burgundy and the Rhône Valley, winds, such as the famous mistral, can be strong.

Key aspects of tourism
In France, it's possible to have all kinds of holidays: A culture or city trip, a relaxing beach holiday and various theme parks are waiting for visitors.