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Cap Ferret Info
As every year, we offer our chauffeur services to Cap Ferret. True specialists of the site for 7 years, we want to remind you of the few essential elements for a successful stay.
Please note, our services are available only by prior booking, unlike our taxi
colleagues.
This feature allows us to have great control over our schedules and
punctuality.
Transfer Times
2024, This year again, traffic remains heavy at certain times of the day.
The first traffic jams appeared in May.
From the tip of Cap Ferret to the Bordeaux train station, it takes 1h15 on the road and 1h for Mérignac airport in smooth traffic.
→ Entrance to Cap Ferret
In good weather, the entrance to the tip of Cap Ferret will be disturbed from 10 AM to 1:30 PM on weekdays and until 3 PM on Saturdays.
← Exit from Cap Ferret
In good weather, the exit from the tip of Cap Ferret will be disturbed from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturdays and from 4 PM to 8 PM every day of the week.
○ Bordeaux Ring Road
Again, traffic can be heavily impacted from early afternoon.
In summary, please note that the reasonable travel time to consider is 2h under the disturbances described below.
The current record is 2h15 of travel between the tip and Saint-Jean Station.
Booking Tensions
Plan to book your vehicle, especially for groups that will need vans, at least 10 days in advance.
At the last minute, rates increase significantly.
Bicycles
The essential at Cap Ferret!
Remember to rent your bikes in advance. This resource becomes scarce very quickly.
The electric bike is the reference choice, with a trailer for little ones or for shopping.
Watch out for thefts! They are numerous, even in gardens.
Restaurants
As with everything else, we suggest you book in advance!
- Must-tries:
- Chez Hortense
- La Co(o)rniche
- Plan for a boat crossing to get there.
Comfortable solution for this: Bat Express - L'OYSTER PAYSAN DE LA MER (ex Catherine Roux - Cap Huitres)
- Le bouchon du Ferret, the safe bet.
And otherwise...
- Things to do with kids:
- ESCF Surf School of Cap Ferret
- Four Leisure Park, treetop adventure course and mini-golf
- Crossings and excursions with the Arcachon boatmen.
- The walk on the jetty set up on Arcachon beach. Accessible from the port.
For the rest, we'll let you discover it!
However, for car enthusiasts, don't miss the Showroom by Serge Heitz in Claouey. It's one of a kind.
And if you're looking for a great spa, the Domaine du Ferret is a reliable choice.