Plage du petit Nice, Ocean beach in La Teste-de-Buch, France.
The beach stretches along the Atlantic coast with fine sand, providing direct access to the ocean and views of the Arcachon Basin passes.
The beach contains visible fossil sediments from the first Paleosol period, which can be observed during low tide along the shoreline.
The beach area includes dedicated spaces for beach soccer, volleyball, and beach ball activities, making it a center for coastal sports.
The site features a large parking area, picnic facilities, restaurants, refreshment stands, and a first aid station for visitor convenience.
Access to the beach requires specific timing considerations, as entry is restricted for two hours before and after high tide when coefficients exceed 75.
Location: La Teste-de-Buch
GPS coordinates: 44.55755,-1.24346
Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:25
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.
Dune of Pilat
5.3 km
Côte d'Argent
2.9 km
Banc d'Arguin Natural Reserve
3 km
Cap-Ferret lighthouse
9.9 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Passes d'Arcachon
10 km
Mimbeau beach
9.9 km
Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon
9 km
Église Notre-Dame des Flots du Cap-Ferret
10.7 km
Tramway du Cap-Ferret
11 km
Blockhaus du phare du Cap Ferret
9.9 km
Plage des Arbousiers
10.4 km
Pyla Camping
3.2 km
Pointe du Cap Ferret
7.2 km
Golf d'Arcachon
11.1 km
Escaliers de la corniche
5.5 km
Église Saint-Vincent de La Teste-de-Buch
11.2 km
Plage de la Pointe aux Chevaux
7.2 km
Église Saint-Louis des Abatilles
11.1 km
Scenic viewpoint
11 km
Plage de la Corniche
5.5 km
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Cazaux
7.6 km
Plage de la Lagune
1.3 km
Croix des Marins
7.3 km
Plage des Abatilles
11.2 km
Plage du Vivier
11.1 km
La Corniche
5.6 km
Plage de la Lagune
1 km
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