Mimbeau beach, Sandy beach in Lège-Cap-Ferret, France
The Mimbeau forms an 800-meter-long sand spit on the eastern coast of Cap Ferret peninsula, creating a natural bay that empties at low tide.
The sand formation emerged around 1880 through coastal drift processes, continuing its extension until 1950 when rock walls were installed to control erosion.
The beach name comes from a local sailor who disappeared at sea in 1831 after establishing an oyster cabin to reduce the journey time to open waters.
The western shore of the cove features secondary residences and oyster farms, while overnight mooring has been prohibited since 2013 to protect the environment.
The winter storms of 2013-2014 caused breaches in the sand spit structure, requiring immediate restoration interventions to maintain its integrity.
Location: Lège-Cap-Ferret
GPS coordinates: 44.64650,-1.24310
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
The Bay of Arcachon features beaches, oyster huts, and the 110-meter Dune of Pilat. The coastline contains historical lighthouses, traditional fishing villages, and nature reserves with bird colonies.
Cap-Ferret lighthouse
456 m
Chapelle de la Villa Algérienne
4.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Passes d'Arcachon
3.5 km
Basilique Notre-Dame d'Arcachon
5.2 km
Église Notre-Dame des Flots du Cap-Ferret
855 m
Tramway du Cap-Ferret
1.2 km
Plage de l'Horizon
1.6 km
Blockhaus du phare du Cap Ferret
480 m
Plage des Arbousiers
3.4 km
Plage des Américains
1.6 km
Pointe du Cap Ferret
2.7 km
Plage de la Torchère
4.6 km
Plage de la Vigne
3.3 km
Jetée de la Chapelle
5.3 km
Villa Plaisance
5.3 km
Plage de la Pointe aux Chevaux
2.8 km
L'Herbe
5.1 km
Scenic viewpoint
1.2 km
Église Saint-Louis des Abatilles
4.8 km
Pereire Beach
4 km
Chapelle des marins
5.2 km
Plage des Abatilles
3.8 km
Croix des marins
5.3 km
Croix des Marins
2.6 km
Plage des Américains
1.7 km
Manège du Moulleau
3.2 km
Bunker Vault d'Arthur
1.5 km
Cap Carmmel
592 mReviews
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