Arcachon
Arcachon (French: [aʁ.ka.ʃɔ̃] ; Gascon: Arcaishon) is a commune 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 invalids suffering from pulmonary complaints.
Arcachon | |
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Subprefecture and commune | |
Arcachon, the Landes forest and the Dune of Pilat | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Arcachon | |
Arcachon Arcachon | |
| Coordinates: 44°39′N 1°10′W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Arcachon |
| Canton | La Teste-de-Buch |
| Intercommunality | CA Bassin d'Arcachon Sud |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Yves Foulon |
| Area 1 | 7.56 km2 (2.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 11,259 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 33009 /33120 |
| Elevation | 0–45 m (0–148 ft) (avg. 8 m or 26 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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