Café de la Plage

Top choice in Arcachon


As seafront cafes go, you can't do better than stylish Café de la Plage. From sunrise to sunset and beyond, this gourmet cafe and bar by the vintage Big Wheel on the seafront buzzes with local life – in the company of exceptionally charming and super-efficient waiting staff.

The all-day menu includes fresh sushi, seafood platters (€30–68) and oysters (from €22 a dozen), salads and tartines (€15–17), crêpes and ice-cream sundaes


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