PINASSE RIDE TRADITIONAL BOAT

Pinasses are traditional boats from the Bay of Arcachon, used for centuries for fishing,oyster farming and transport. Inspired by Basque and Gasconboats, they were originally built from Landes pine and propelled by sail or oar. With their slender, shallow-drafthulls, they were perfectly suited to the shallow waters of the basin.

From the 20th century onwards, engines gradually replaced sails, making pinasses more efficient. Today, although they have lost their utilitarian function, they are still present on the basin, restored and modernized for tourist trips and events. True symbols of the local maritime heritage, they embody thehistory andidentity of the Bay of Arcachon.

Book your private cruise aboard one of the Bay of Arcachon ‘s most emblematicboats: the pinasse! A true symbol of the local maritime heritage, this elegant wooden boat offers you a unique escapade, combining charm and authenticity.

As you sail along, let yourself be enchanted by the treasures of the basin: the famous Tchanquées cabins perched on their stilts, theÎle aux Oiseaux and its unspoilt nature, the vast oyster beds, true witnesses of oyster-farming know-how, not forgetting the splendid Banc d’Arguin, the Cap-Ferret peninsula and, of course, the Dune du Pilat, the highest in Europe.

In this exceptional natural setting, every moment becomes a moment of contemplation and change of scenery. These idyllic landscapes and the pleasure of traditional sailing promise a timeless experience, to be savored together!