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Widely open to the Atlantic Ocean, the Arcachon Basin is a real inland sea located in the Gironde department. Popular with tourists, this region displays, thanks to its inhabitants, a unique dynamism. Oyster farmers, fishermen, lumberjacks, craftsmen but also restaurateurs and jockeys punctuate the life of the famous Basin according to the winds and tides. From the Dune du Pilat to the Bird Island without forgetting the Banc d'Arguin, this new part of "Echappées belles" allows you to explore the most beautiful sites of the Arcachon Basin. Contents: - The Arcachon Basin with the tides - Sailing pinasses - Portrait of chef Stéphane Carrade - The guardians of the natural heritage - From the Belle Epoque to the present day