Cabane Tchanquée n°53, Wooden cabin on stilts in Arcachon Bay, France
The Cabane Tchanquée n°53 rises above the waters of Arcachon Bay on tall wooden stilts, painted white with matching shutters against the coastal backdrop.
Built in 1948 by deputy mayor Monsieur Longau, this elevated structure replaced an original cabin from 1883 that collapsed during a severe storm in 1943.
The cabin represents traditional oyster farming practices in Arcachon Bay, where elevated structures allowed farmers to monitor their oyster beds throughout changing tides.
Visitors can reach the cabin through boat excursions departing from the Port of Arcachon or Port of Le Moulleau, with trips scheduled according to tide times.
The structure stands as one of only two remaining elevated cabins among fifty-three wooden structures on the Île aux Oiseaux, marking the center of Arcachon Bay.
Location: Gironde
GPS coordinates: 44.69438,-1.16686
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:25
The Bassin d'Arcachon covers 155 square kilometers along the French Atlantic coast and offers numerous subjects for photography. The Dune du Pilat rises 110 meters above sea level and forms the tallest sand dune in Europe. Oyster farming villages such as Gujan-Mestras, L'Herbe, and Le Canon display wooden huts on stilts distributed along the shores. The Cap Ferret peninsula separates the basin from the Atlantic and presents long sandy beaches on both sides. The Cap Ferret lighthouse from 1947 reaches a height of 53 meters. The Île aux Oiseaux sits in the center of the basin and hosts two traditional stilt cabins, the Cabanes Tchanquées, which are surrounded by water at high tide. The town of Arcachon displays 19th-century villas in the Ville d'Hiver, a district with over 300 buildings in Belle Époque style. The Domaine de Certes et Graveyron nature reserve includes former salt marshes and fish ponds now inhabited by herons, spoonbills, and other water birds. The beaches of Pereire and Pyla-sur-Mer provide direct views of the basin and nearby pine forests.
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