Actualités : The Family Vacation Challenge: experience Cap Ferret to the fullest !

Welcome to Camping Aux Couleurs du Ferret, your ideal starting point for a family holiday in Cap Ferret!
Here, every day is a new adventure to share together.
To spice up your stay, we've created a special Family Vacation Challenge, full of discoveries, laughter, and shared memories.

Ready to take on the challenge?

Challenge No. 1: Watch the Basin wake up

Get up a little earlier (at least once!) to admire the sunrise over the Arcachon Bay.
The colors shift, boats gently rock, and the morning calm enchants both parents and children.
A simple, magical moment to start the day right.

Challenge No. 2: Explore the peninsula by bike

Cap Ferret is a true paradise for family cycling.
Safe bike paths, charming villages, gourmet breaks… everyone rides at their own pace.
Need a bike? This way!
Bonus challenge: ride from the Bay to the Ocean in the same day and enjoy a family picnic together.

Challenge No. 3: Discover the Bay's oysters

Even for younger children, visiting an oyster hut is a fun and educational experience.
Watch the oyster farmers at work, taste (or not!)
Oysters, shrimp, lemon, fresh bread, white wine (for the grown-ups)… all with a view of the Bay.
Sit down in an oyster hut and savor the authentic taste of Cap Ferret.

Bonus challenge: learn oyster-farming vocabulary as a family.

Challenge No. 4: Play with the Ocean waves

Head to the wide ocean beaches for a high-energy day!
Sandcastles, supervised swimming, ball games, or a first surfing lesson for older kids—the Ocean promises unforgettable memories.

Challenge No. 5: Collect natural treasures

Shells, driftwood, pinecones… Cap Ferret is a life-size playground.
Turn your walks into a real treasure hunt for the kids.
Bonus challenge: create a holiday keepsake to take home.

Challenge No. 6: Admire a sunset together

Settle in facing the Bay or on the beach and take time to watch the sky change colors.
A calm, intimate moment to share as a family—perfect for ending the day gently.

Challenge No. 7: Head out onto the Bay

Hop aboard as a family for a boat trip or a traditional pinasse ride on the Arcachon Bay.
Watching the stilted cabins, oyster beds, and birds delights children and parents alike.

Challenge No. 8: Climb to the top of Cap Ferret Lighthouse

Climb the lighthouse steps together and reach the top for a breathtaking view.
On one side, the Bay; on the other, the Ocean and pine forest—a magical panorama that impresses young and old.
Bonus challenge: count the steps without making a mistake (and no cheating!).

Challenge No. 9: Enjoy life at the campsite

After the day's adventures, it's time for simple pleasures: games, aperitifs, chats, and friendly evenings.
Here, children make new friends and parents truly unwind.