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Soak up the verdant scenery on a panoramic drive through Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park.
Climb the Grande Dune du Pilat, Europe’s tallest sand dune, and marvel at the sweeping vistas of the Bay of Arcachon.
Visit a working oyster farm in La Teste-de-Buch and sample some of the region’s renowned produce.
Forests, dunes and oysters
Travelling by coach, you’ll pass through the vast Landes de Gascogne forest before arriving at Dune of Pilat, the tallest sand dune in Europe. We'll begin our climb, with wooden stairs helping us on the first part of our ascent. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views across Arcachon Bay and beyond.
Our next stop is La Teste-de-Buch, where we’ll visit a working oyster farm. You’ll gain insight into oyster culture and sample some fresh oysters along with a sumptuous glass of Bordeaux dry white wine.
*While we're excited to share the unique flavours of this region with you, it’s important to note that allergy awareness and hygiene standards can vary widely across the world. The local community providing food for this tour may not be as familiar with allergy concerns or preparation standards as suppliers in your home country or the expert chefs onboard our ships. As a precaution, we advise anyone with a severe food allergy to contact a member of the onboard Expedition Team before booking this excursion.
Practical information
Practical information
Included: Oyster tasting, glass of white wine, bread and butter
Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Includes approx. 1.3 mi of walking with 360 ft on inclined terrain and some wooden steps.
Wheelchair accessible: No
Language availability: English and German
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