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Lege Cap Ferret villas with pools, cottages, gites, holiday rentals, to let self catering accommodation for holidays in Lege Cap Ferret.

Lege Cap Ferret villas are every bit as popular as those of nearby Cap Ferret itself. Located on the Arcachon basin, a huge tidal bay famed for its oyster farms Lege Cap Ferret is within easy driving distance of the vast sandy beaches on the Atlantic side of the peninsula.

This is a beautiful area with rolling dunes covered with sweet smelling pines. There is an abundance of fresh seafood and lots of excellent restaurants to prepare it. Being part of the Gironde there is also lots of excellent value fine wines to be had.

Andernos les Bains is a delightful seaside resort situated right next to Lege Cap Ferret, where you will find charming fisherman's cottages, some of which are shops now as well as the renowned Hotel de la Plage. Oyster tasting, watching the waterbirds, playing in the gentle waters with the children and even a bit of windsurfing is what its all about here.

Lege Cap Ferret travel

Bordeaux airport (BOD) 40km is within easy driving distance (about 44 minutes) as is the superb centre of the historic city of Bordeaux itself.

Lege Cap Ferret weather

The climate in Lege Cap Ferret is warm and sunny much of the year. For ideal family holiday conditions you should be looking to go between May and September when there is most sunshine and only a small amount of rain.

The best five things to see and do in Lege Cap Ferret

Gyro-Cap offer fun and interesting tours arround the Bassin d'Arcachon on their electric Segways. Take a boat trip around Arcachon bay with Pinasse Marie Galante Private Tours and see the birds island. Climb to the top of Le Phare du cap ferret (lighthouse) for a fabulous view from one of the regions landmarks or try diving wth the Centre de Plongee Hippo with whom you should see sea horses.

The top five restaurants in Lege Cap Ferret and nearby

Chai Betrand in Cap Ferret is in a fantastic location and does a good line in oysters. Degustation Techoueyres are French seafood specialist, La Cabane du Mimbeau is another highly recommended oyster degustation restaurant, and Emile ET Une Huitre and La Cabane 57 are also outstanding seafood places.

Lege Cap Ferret villas with pools are in short supply so you should book early if you want to rent a Lege Cap Ferret villa in peak periods.