Spend a day immersed in the beauty of France's Arcachon Bay. A quick and scenic forty-five minute ride from Bordeaux, this tour will take you away to the shimmering sands of this waterway's brilliant beach. Your small group will have personalized service as your guide steers you around a drive to the bay, a relaxing bike ride, and two short boat cruises. Arcachon is yours on this tour you'll never forget.

Offered in both English and French, your tour of Arcachon begins as your friendly guide drives your group from Bordeaux to Cap Ferret, or "The Ferret,"� as the locals prefer. Cap Ferret is known as a hot destination for the chic and for French high society. This quaint, trendy village sits quietly on a peninsula on the western side of the Arcachon. Your tour leads you to the beautiful view of the Pyla, the largest dune in Europe.

Next, take a short boat cruise through the Arcachon Bay and head to the town named for it. Arcachon is the home of the Pyla dune, and you'll have the chance to take a flat, leisurely bike ride along the sea to the dune. Climb the dune and enjoy a refreshing glass of wine and a typical French market picnic as your reward for reaching the top.

Enjoy the boat cruise back along Arcachon Bay and reach Cap Ferret once again. Walk through the colorful town on your way to the tour's piece de resistance"”oyster tasting at a local producer. Sip more wine and delight in fresh oysters like a local. Oysters make this tour complete, but it's not over yet. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy the beach and swim off the oysters and wine. End your day relaxing in the sparkling waters and on the shimmering sands of the Arcachon Bay. Then head back to Bordeaux satisfied and smiling.