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Let Ben Driver take you to the tip of Cap Ferret, this fishing village that has become one of France's most coveted summer destinations. Our VTC service from Bordeaux to Cap Ferret drops you directly at your villa, rental, or waterfront, avoiding the traffic jams and parking nightmare that motorists face in season.
The Cap Ferret peninsula stretches 25 kilometres between the Arcachon Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. On the Bay side, oyster shacks with their seafood platters; on the Ocean side, long wild beaches battered by waves. Our chauffeur knows the peninsula and its nuances intimately: he can drop you in the various hamlets (Grand Crohot, Piraillan, L'Herbe, la Vigne, Claouey, les Jacquets), share his favourite oyster restaurants and the best beaches depending on the tides and weather.
The route leaves Bordeaux via the western ring road, joins the A660 towards Arcachon, then turns off at Gujan-Mestras to cross the Bay and enter the peninsula via the D106. This 1h15 drive through pine forests and saltmarshes is an invitation to gradual disconnection — the perfect preamble to the holiday ahead. Air-conditioned vehicle, high-speed WiFi, mineral water and USB chargers available on board. Fixed guaranteed price, with no surcharge for traffic jams or seasonal circulation restrictions.
Traffic info
Le trajet prend environ 1h15 via l'A660 et la D106 qui traverse la presqu'île du nord au sud. En été, les week-ends de juillet–août sont très chargés, notamment le vendredi soir (départs depuis Bordeaux) et le dimanche soir (retours). Prévoir 30 à 45 minutes supplémentaires en haute saison, parfois davantage lors des week-ends de Pâques ou de la Pentecôte. La route principale de la presqu'île (D106) est soumise à des réglementations de circulation à sens unique certains jours et certaines heures en saison — votre chauffeur connaît parfaitement ces restrictions et adapte l'itinéraire pour vous déposer sans délai. En dehors de l'été, le trajet se fait facilement en 1 heure.
Discover Cap Ferret
Cap Ferret is the southern tip of the peninsula of the same name, separating the Arcachon Bay from the Atlantic. A former fishing and oyster-farming village, it has become the summer refuge of Parisians and celebrities seeking authenticity and an escape from the crowds. The main village offers renowned seafood restaurants (La Cabane de l'Aiguillon, Chez Hortense), trendy boutiques and the Cap Ferret lighthouse (52 metres high, exceptional panorama over the Bay and the Atlantic — best visited in late afternoon for the light).
The hamlet of L'Herbe, with its colourful cabins and old dugout canoes, is particularly photogenic and well worth a detour. The village of la Vigne has a more residential feel, with villas hidden among the pines and direct access to the Ocean beaches. Grand Crohot, at the northern tip, is the wild beach favoured by surfers and lovers of wide open spaces.
In summer, the peninsula is congested and parking nearly non-existent — a VTC from Bordeaux saves you all that stress. Outside tourist season (April–May and September–October), Cap Ferret regains its original grace, restaurant prices fall, and oyster farmers are available for intimate tastings. This is when true lovers of the peninsula discover it at its best.
