North of the Bay:
Where to take lessons:
- Remi’s surf school. Brothers Julien and Nicolas REMI, surf enthusiasts since they were kids, are on hand to give you lessons adapted to your needs. Experienced and professional surf champions, qualified surfing and life-saving instructors, they also give lessons to create awareness of the numerous threats to the marine environment.
Packages from 35€ to 250€
Equipment rental
Remi’s Surf School
Avenue du Truc Vert, Lège-Cap-Ferret
+33 (0)6.78.68.87.75
www.remis-surfschool-capferret.com
Where to eat afterwards:
- Chez Nounours
“Surf spirit & Soul food”, just about sums it up! A surfer hideout where you can grab a panini, sandwich, jaffle or bruschetta...Everything's fresh and homemade. The perfect spot for a bite to eat between two surf sessions.
Chez nounours
22 Rue des Goélands, 33 950 Lège, France
+33 (0)5 56 03 71 62
www.cheznounours.com
- Chez Pierrette
Here's the bar to head to for mojitos, tapas and snacks. Chilled and friendly: on the terrace is where it's at. Laid-back, relaxed atmosphere, perfect after a day surfing. Early evening, go for drinks "en famille", later in the evening go with friends to try out the house cocktails.
Open every day in July and August, weekends only in May, June and September, October. Closed out of season.
From 18h to 1h in the morning.
Tapas from 5€
Chez Pierrette
6 Allée Des Cupressus, 33950 Cap-Ferret, Lège-Cap-Ferret, France
+33 (0)6 67 92 60 11
https://www.facebook.com/Chez-Pierrette-646888398730895/
South of the bay:
Where to take lessons:
- Ocean Rootstext in bold__
Accredited Surf/Bodyboard Club and School affiliated to the French Surfing Federation.
Beginner and Advanced courses in an eco and ocean-friendly context.
From age 5. Rates: from 40€ / 2h.
Ocean Roots
Le Moulleau, 228 Bd de la Côte d’Argent, 33120 Arcachon
www.oceanroots.com
- Seven Seas
Surf, longboard and bodyboard lessons from state-certified monitors and lifeguards (BNSSA). From age 6.
Rates: from 39€/2h
Seven Seas
210 Boulevard de la Côte d'Argent, 33120 Arcachon
+33 (0)6 67 24 66 88
http://ecole-de-surf-arcachon.com
Where to eat afterwards:
- Salie Sud
A haven of peace located in the dunes, in the shade of the pine trees. Simple cuisine with fresh produce: salads, grilled meat and fish, homemade desserts!
Salie Sud
route de Biscarrosse, 33260, La Teste-de-Buch, France
+33 (0)5 56 22 12 49
https://www.facebook.com/La-Salie-Sud-1998020497181159/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral
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