It is not some raindrops which will jeopardize your stay in Sanguinet in the Landes ! Of course, playing cards or board games will keep you busy some hours. But what can you do after? Do not worry, Sanguinet and its surroundings have plenty of activities indoors. Let’s see.

Museums and aquarium

Museum of the Sanguinet Lake : through a tour, organized according to three themes: sand, man and water, the museum invites you to discover or rediscover the Sanguinet Lake.

Museum of the traditions in Biscarrosse : come close to the History of Biscarrosse by discovering the culture, understanding the countryside and how it has been built and well-kept by men.

The sea-plane museum in Biscarrosse : in 1930, Biscarrosse, village of resin-tappers which was not predestinated to aeronautical fate, was chosen to be the place of assembly and tests of the biggest French sea-planes by Pierre-Georges Latécoère.

The House of oysters in Gujan-Mestras : Did you know that the oyster is female or male each two years? Did you know that the limed tiles have been used for the collection of spat since the end of the 1850’s?  Did you know that the sea-star is able to open the oysters to eat them?

The aquarium in Arcachon : the aquarium in Arcachon has all the exceptional fauna and flora of the region. A section of the museum presents the archeology and the history of the region.

Guided tours

Ostréi Tour from Arcachon : guided tour by bus to discover the oyster ports from Arcachon to Gujan-Mestras during 2h30.

Arcachon City Tour : guided tour by panoramic bus during 2 hours.

L’Esturgeonnière du Moulin from Cassadote to Biganos : with a guide, discover the history of the Moulin, the breeding of the sturgeon, the preparation of the caviar….Then, go and test the surprising tastes of the caviar made in France.

Leisure Park indoors

Wakatipi in La Teste-de-Buch is a leisure park indoors with air-conditioning.

Few kilometres from Sanguinet

The vineyards and châteaux: Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion, Médoc, Entre-deux-mers…

Around the wine:

• Planète Bordeaux (road to Libourne, Beychac-et-Caillau) ;
• La Winery (ring road, exit 8).

In Bordeaux:

• Musée des Beaux-Arts (Art Museum) ;
• Musée d’Aquitaine (Museum of Aquitaine);
• Musée d’art contemporain (Museum of contemporary art);
• Musée national des douanes (National Customs Museum);
• Musée des sciences : Cap sciences (Science Museum).

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Crédit photo : “Sud Ouest“