Arès

Located north of the Arcachon basin, between Andernos-les-Bains and Lege-Cap-Ferret, the city Arès has kept intact its natural sites where protected flora and fauna will amaze you with their diversity. The sense of hospitality of the inhabitants of the city and its "spirit village", invite you to share with family festivities throughout the year.

Municipality	Arès
Postcode	33740
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Latitude	44.7651020 (N 44° 45’ 54”)
Longitude	-1.1393350 (W 1° 8’ 22”)
Surface area	48.25 km²
Population	6536 inhabitants
Density	135 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Bordeaux (47 km, 1:00)
Insee code	33011
Intercommunality	CA du Bassin d'Arcachon Nord
Department	Gironde
Territory	Aquitaine
Region	New-Aquitaine

Lège-Cap-Ferret	3.6 km (8 min)
Andernos-les-Bains	4 km (6 min)
Taussat	7.9 km (13 min)
Lanton	11.2 km (18 min)
Le Porge	13.5 km (15 min)
Audenge	14.1 km (21 min)
Biganos	20 km (30 min)
Le Temple	22 km (22 min)
Saumos	24 km (24 min)
Le Teich	25 km (34 min)
Mios	25 km (35 min)
Lacanau	27 km (27 min)
Marcheprime	29 km (23 min)
Gujan-Mestras	30 km (42 min)

During your stay in Arès, you have the opportunity to discover the Natural reserve of Pres Savory, Conche Saint Brice (and bathing plan), the oyster port, not to see the "Ovniport". On the pier, feel free to bring your bike, thanks to the cycling network around the Arcachon Basin, discover the territory, closer to nature.
Several tours are offered:

Visit the Nature Reserve Near Savory: two hours and three kilometers, the tour guide introduces you to the operation of the reserve and the wildlife within it. Registration at the Tourist Office - 5 €.
Walk "shellfish at low tide": to learn about the marine wealth thanks to the explanations of the tour guide. Registration at the Lege Cap Ferret Tourist Office - 5 €.
La Conche Saint Brice: fauna, flora and history of the natural environment of the coast. Registration at the Tourist Office - 5 €.
Walk Moonlight: Discovery Coast Trail in the light of the moon. Registration at the Office of Tourism Lege Cap ferret- 5 €.
Treasure hunt for children, with an expert guide and form of play, children discover the botanical treasures of the Natural Reserve of salt meadows. A booklet is given to the child at the start of business, through which he will collect plants over the ride. Registration at the Tourist Office - 5 € per child (free for accompanying adults).

Information points	Tourist Office of Arès
Leisure centres	Beach of Arès Beach of La Conche Saint-Brice

During the summer, visitors can choose between different types of events:

Music Festival: in June
Fire of Saint John
National Day: July 13
Oyster Festival: mid-August. The Oyster Festival of Arès is one of the most appreciated and most popular of the Arcachon basin for its friendly family atmosphere. Besides the big carnival, you can enjoy many culinary specialties (fish soup, oysters, mussels).

Déclaration d'Impôts

From 1 to 31 may 2024
7 Rue du Temple
Throughout the day, our digital advisor will help you get connected throughout the month of May. - Adults - Free.

Crépuscule des Prés Salés

On 24 may 2024
Entrée de la réserve, port ostréicole, Office de Tourisme
Discover the nocturnal fauna of salt meadows. - Public ? Paying. - Registration required.

Spectacle de Théâtre Jeunes Comédiens

On 24 may 2024
1 route du temple, Espace Brémontier
Les Drôles Arésiens

Comité de Lecteurs

On 24 may 2024
Médiathèque, Route du temple
Do you love reading and want to share your passion ? Or would you like to listen to and discover new nuggets ? Then this club is for you ! Don ? T hesitate to join us, so that we can share our latest favorites in a friendly atmosphere, and inspire other members to discover them too. Novels, detective stories - Science fiction, graphic novels ? There's something for everyone ! - Adults - Free. - Registration required

L'Heure du Conte

On 25 may 2024
Médiathèque
Come and discover an imaginary world with your family as you listen to the stories and favorites of your children's librarian. - From 6 months ? Free - Registration required.

Dévoilement du Portrait de Georges Clemenceau

On 25 may 2024
Place du 8 mai 1945, Square des Grands Principes Républicains
The town of Arès invites you to the unveiling of the portrait of Georges Clémenceau, former President of the Council under Raymond Poincaré. - Open to the public ? Free

Rencontre et Animation Musicale

On 25 may 2024
Centre commercial Les portes du bassin, Route de Bordeaux
Meeting and musical entertainment in the E-Leclerc shopping mall, Arès. - Open to all ? Free admission.

Festival "Eco'Fest"

On 25 may 2024
Domaine des Lugées
The Arès municipal youth council organizes a festival in favor of ecology. On the program : cross-country race for the environment, walk, thrift shop, DJ evening. - Full program at http://www.ville-ares.fr. - Open to all ? Free admission.

Des Mots mis en Verre

On 28 may 2024
13 Avenue de Bordeaux, Salle des Expositions
Guest country : Armenia. - Reading, music and tasting. - All ages ? 6 ? /person.

Les Mardis du Numérique : j'Échange, je Demande, c'est le Café Numérique

On 28 may 2024
7 Rue du Temple
Beginners' workshop : familiarize yourself with digital technology and the web. - Adult public - Free. Registration required.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Ascending parachute on Plage de l'Herbe beach	Sports sensations	45 €	Lège-Cap-Ferret (11.6 km)
Boat ride on the Pinnace Ohana in the Bay of Arcachon	Entertainment	300 € to 700 €	Arcachon (12.9 km)
Surfing lessons at Le Porge-Océan	Sports sensations	40 € to 150 €	Le Porge (16 km)
Surfing lessons with a qualified instructor	Sports sensations	32 €	Lacanau-Océan (27 km)
Maiden flight in a multi-axis or autogyro microlight	Nature and the great outdoors	95 € to 200 €	Biscarrosse (44 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
The canal of the ponds	Hike	Easy	1:45	Lège-Cap-Ferret (2.8 km)
Hiking Domaine de Graveyron at Audenge on the Bassin d'Arcachon	Hike	Easy	1:20	Audenge (13.3 km)
At Cap Ferret, from Belisaire to the Horizon	All-terrain bike itinerary	Easy	10 min	Lège-Cap-Ferret (14.5 km)
Rally bike in the heart of Cap Ferret	All-terrain bike itinerary	Easy	35 min	Lège-Cap-Ferret (14.5 km)
Chêneraie Park	Hike	Easy	2:00	Gujan-Mestras (15.4 km)

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