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Arcachon

France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Arcachon is a subprefecture in the southwestern French department of Gironde. It is a popular seaside resort on the Atlantic coast 55 kilometres (34 mi) southwest of Bordeaux, in the Landes forest. It has a sandy beach and a mild climate, said to be favourable for people suffering from pulmonary complaints.

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Local time: UTC+1 · 7 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Main language: French
On the map: 44.65° N, 1.18° W

Near Arcachon

Bordeaux · 52 km away
Saint-Emilion · 85 km away
Bayonne · 131 km away
Bergerac · 133 km away
Cognac · 133 km away
Biarritz · 134 km away

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