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Camping Les Goélands ★★★
An impeccably clean campsite, a premium, very comfortable mobile home, a very warm welcome… ideally situated by the lake and the beach… we’ll be booking a mobile home suitable for people with reduced mobility again next year – I can’t wait.
Sophie, rated 9.5/10, 28/09/2026on 28/09/2026- Ultra-privileged location with direct access to the beach on the banks of the Arcachon Basin
- Families will love the pool area, where they can splash around with their little ones.
- In summer, the entertainment team offers activities to suit everyone, and the children's club is sure to put a smile on the faces of even the youngest children.
Situated between Andernos-les-Bains and Lège-Cap-Ferret, on the edge of the Arcachon Bay with direct access to the beach, Les Goélands campsite welcomes you to a unique and unspoilt setting.The campsite offers a range of high-quality leisure facilities, including a children’s playground, a pétanque ... Read more
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Holiday parks in the region Aquitaine with available offers
- At the beach
- Directly at the marina
- Sports activities
- With outdoor pool & children's pool
- Only 35 km from the Atlantic coast
- Entertainment programme for children
About Camping Les Goélands
- Ultra-privileged location with direct access to the beach on the banks of the Arcachon Basin
- Families will love the pool area, where they can splash around with their little ones.
- In summer, the entertainment team offers activities to suit everyone, and the children's club is sure to put a smile on the faces of even the youngest children.
Situated between Andernos-les-Bains and Lège-Cap-Ferret, on the edge of the Arcachon Bay with direct access to the beach, Les Goélands campsite welcomes you to a unique and unspoilt setting.
The campsite offers a range of high-quality leisure facilities, including a children’s playground, a pétanque court and a multi-sports ground...
Useful everyday services are at your disposal (every day in July and August; at weekends only before and after the season): Bar & snack bar, restaurant, bread, pastries, ice creams, launderette, bike hire, free Wi-Fi (at the campsite entrance), all shops in the town centre (900 m). To get to the beach, a small forest path, shaded by oak and large maritime pine trees, leads you to the natural, family-friendly lake “Le Lac de Saint Brice” and to the beaches of the beautiful Arcachon Bay (open to the sea every 6 hours).
Good to know
Reception opening hours
LOW SEASON: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm. HIGH SEASON: every day from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm
BUS 601 / 412 Bus stop in front of the campsite : PACO
Arcachon train station 43 km / www.sncf.com
Bordeaux Mérignac airport 43 km / www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr
Distances between the campsite and :
Paris / 632 km or 6h30
Lille / 850 km or 8h45
Nantes / 395 km or 4h
Lyon / 602 km or 6h10
Bordeaux / 52 km or 1h
Toulouse / 289 km or 3h
Marseille / 690 km... or 6h50
Aquatic area
At your disposal is a lovely little outdoor swimming pool covering around 300 m², comprising two pools of different depths to suit all your needs: whether you fancy swimming a few lengths or simply cooling off when the hot summer days arrive. After your swim, the sunbathing area awaits you with its sun loungers in the shade of straw parasols. Meanwhile, the little ones can have fun in complete safety in the water play area, which is entirely dedicated to them, complete with a slide and water games. Opening dates and times for the outdoor pool: • 10.00 am to 8.00 pm Open from 15 June to 15 September, subject to favourable weather conditions as it is heated solely by the sun’s rays. NB: Only short swimsuits, bikinis, one-piece swimsuits and short-sleeved UV-protective Lycra T-shirts are permitted. No other clothing is allowed in the pool except Lycra. Lifeguard on duty from 5 July to 27 August. Not to mention that the campsite offers direct access to Lake Saint-Brice via a small footpath lined with pine and oak trees for those wishing to enjoy the Arcachon Basin. The sea is also nearby, with Grand Crohot beach just a few kilometres away, offering plenty of water sports and sandcastle-building fun for the whole family! The times given are for guidance only and are subject to change. Access to the aquatic areas may be subject to restrictions, depending on weather and health conditions, and any maintenance work taking place during your stay.
- Free deckchairs
- Beach umbrellas
- Open from 15 June to 15 September
- With paddling pool
- Free
- Open from 15 June to 15 September
- Free
Activities and animations proposed
The campsite prioritises peace and quiet during the low season.
During the summer holidays, from 5 July to 27 August, things pick up a gear with a dynamic entertainment team on hand to offer activities for all ages and tastes.
Sports enthusiasts can take part in regularly scheduled tournaments: archery, pétanque, volleyball or football. The water sports and fitness activities are also sure to get your muscles moving!
In the evenings, there’s a night market once a week (July and August only), dance evenings, themed nights or karaoke, dinner shows, bingo and film nights. In the height of summer (July and August only), two night-time swimming sessions are organised each week.
Kids’ Club (ages 5 to 12): open from 5 July to 27 August, 5 days a week: A wide range of games and craft activities with an eco-friendly focus, designed to raise children’s awareness from a very young age, such as exploring local flora and fauna, or creative workshops using wood and recycled materials… Children will enjoy sports activities and putting on shows – guaranteed to create lasting holiday memories! For the very youngest, parent-and-child activities are organised in the afternoons, including face painting and treasure hunts.
Teen Club (ages 13 to 17): Open in summer, from 5 July to 27 August only. Teenagers can make new friends at one of the organised evening events, a swimming session or even a sports tournament!
And let’s not forget the many summer events in Arès and the surrounding area: evening shows, night markets, fireworks, sports tournaments… the reception desk can provide you with information on these events.
The times given are for guidance only and are subject to change. The entertainment programme may be subject to some adjustments, depending on the weather, visitor numbers and the official health and safety regulations in force during your stay.
- Open from 5 July to 27 August
- from 5 to 12 years
- Free
- Spoken languages: French
Kids’ Club
- Open from 5 July to 27 August
- from 12 to 17 years
- Free
- Spoken languages: French
Sports tournaments / Swimming pool activities / Evening events / Night-time swimming
- Open from 5 July to 27 August
- from 12 to 17 years
- Free
- Spoken languages: French
Teen Club
- Open in July and August
- Spoken languages: French
Bingo / Dance evenings / Miss and Mister Camping pageant / Karaoke ...
There are plenty of activities on site to suit everyone's tastes: a boules pitch in the shade of the pines for lively games of pétanque with friends, a multi-sports pitch for ball fans, table tennis tables (equipment available on loan) and outdoor fitness equipment. Children will not be left out either, with a bouncy castle, a play area and the possibility of a pony ride when the weather is fine (extra charge).
The campsite is the ideal base for exploring the region, with footpaths and cycle paths nearby.
Some activities may not be available from time to time, depending on the weather and official sanitary conditions at the time of your stay.
Nearby activities
Direct access to the beach at Lac de Saint-Brice: 300 m, accessible from the campsite by a 2-minute walk under the pine trees.
Grand Crohot beach (ocean): 13.5 km
Shops - Grocery, market, bakery, supermarket: in Arès town centre or Andernos-les-Bains 2.5 km away
Nearby town centres:
Arès : 2.5 km
Andernos-les-Bains: 2.5 km
Lège-Cap-Ferret : 7 km
Lanton : 10 km
Lacanau Océan: 37 km
Arcachon: 44 km
Nearby tourist sites :
Oyster port of Arès (3 km or 7 min) : The best way to get to know a region is to start with its gastronomy! Take the time to stop off at one of the huts in the oyster port of Arès to fill up on iodised vitamins: oysters, whelks and other shellfish on the menu. All accompanied by a glass of white wine to keep with tradition! On Thursday evenings in summer, you can catch up with local artists exhibiting their work.
The Prés salés reserve (8 km, 13 minutes): This 330-hectare nature reserve is a firm favourite with local residents, whether for a stroll or a jog for the more sporty. It is home to no fewer than 250 plant species, 170 bird species and 11 species of fish. And let's not forget the local stars: the European otter, cistude tortoises and other lizards scurrying through the grass.
Saint-Brice nature reserve (3 km, 9 minutes): A natural boundary between the towns of Arès and Andernos-les-Bains, this bubble of nature is sure to please walkers. You should allow 1? hours for the walk to take in the many different landscapes: ponds, coastal paths and forests.
The Bassin d'Arcachon: Considered a natural marine park, the Bassin d'Arcachon guarantees a complete change of scenery. Discover it by bike or boat with the many fishermen and oyster farmers who will show you their trade. Continue your excursion to the Dune du Pyla, the largest dune in Europe, to enjoy a beautiful sunset, emotions guaranteed at the top!
Bird Island: What could be more mysterious and magical than Bird Island? With its mythical tchanquées huts and the multitude of migratory birds that live there, it will enchant you with its magic and the friendliness of its locals. And as Pascal Obispo once sang, you're sure to "fall for it (l'île aux oiseaux)".
Cap Ferret lighthouse (13 km, 20 mins): A 6km walk along the ocean dunes, the lighthouse stands at the tip of the cape, built in 1947 and standing 53m high. It watches over the peninsula, which is bordered on one side by the ocean and on the other by the Arcachon basin.
Bordeaux (60 km): Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007, Bordeaux will win you over with its exceptional 18th-century architectural heritage, its 363 listed monuments, its gardens, its illuminated squares and its quays... an absolutely magnificent city.
Saint-Emilion (100 km): Nestling in the vineyards of the Bordeaux region, discover this incredible medieval town brimming with hidden treasures. Relax on one of the terraces in the main square and enjoy a grand cru wine with macaroons!
Other nearby activities:
Cycle paths, hiking trails, nautical centre 3 km away with catamaran, paddle and sailing, disco 3 km away, cinema 4 km away, diving 15 km away, riding centre 7 km away, surf school 13 km away, accrobranche 6 km away.
Local produce: oysters and shellfish, Aquitaine caviar, fish, salt, foie gras, home-made jams, white dunes, canelés...
Some examples of events:
The Arès oyster festival, which ends with a fireworks display (subject to prefectoral authorisation)
Boulevard en fête (concerts, street entertainment - Lège Cap-Ferret) with fireworks display - 14 July
- Multi-sport field - The entire year, Free
- Pétanque - The entire year, Free
- Outdoor fitness room - The entire year, Free
- Table tennis - The entire year, Free
- Playground - Free
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Coast
- direct access, swimming allowed
ON-site and nearby services
Wellness area with private spa to be booked the day before for the following day for 4 people at €50 / 1h30
- Whirlpool bath - The entire year, €50.00
Whether you’re feeling peckish or ravenous, the brasserie “LA PAILLOTE DES GOELANDS” will be open every day in July and August, for lunch and dinner (8.00–15.00 and 18.00–midnight), offering takeaway or eat-in meals, as well as refreshments. Not forgetting the unmissable little ice cream for the little ones’ afternoon snack!
In the low season, catering will be available depending on visitor numbers, with opening hours displayed on site.
Also, “LO’RA PIZZA” will treat you to its pizzas every weekend, exclusively in the evenings from 1 April to 31 October, and seven days a week in July and August.
Open only in July and August, a small grocery corner offers essential items to tide you over, such as drinks, food and so on. In the low season, you can order bread and pastries (book the day before for the following day at the restaurant; details available on site).
From 5 July to 23 August, there’s a night market every Monday.
- Bread depot - Open from 27 April to 30 September
- Grocery store - Open in July and August
- Souvenir shop - Open in July and August
- Bar - Open from May to September, Poolside bar Open from 8am to 2pm and from 6pm to midnight (depending on the season, contact the campsite)
- Brewery - Open from May to September, (depending on the season, contact the campsite)
- Pizzeria - The entire year, Open weekends out of season and 7 days a week in July and August (evenings only).
- Essential goods store - The entire year, 0.9km
Barbecue: Not available for hire. Use the barbecue areas provided on the campsite (bring a grill and charcoal). Personal BBQs/planchas are not permitted.
- Bike rental at the park - Paid, To make the most of the nearby cycle paths, the campsite offers hire of city bikes, mountain bikes, electric bikes, children's bikes, trailers and baby seats (prices on site, subject to availability). The "G Bike" shop will be delighted to help you!
- TV at the bar
- Lending of books
- Collective barbecue
- Wifi connection - Free Wifi in all the establishment
- Quality of the telephone network - Good
- Laundry room - Paying
- Dishwashing area
- Free hot shower
- Toilets
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