PINASSE RIDE TRADITIONAL BOAT

Pinasses are the traditional boats of the Bay of Arcachon, once used 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 hulls, they were perfectly suited to the bay’s configuration.

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, restored and modernized for tourist trips and events. True symbols of the local maritime heritage, they embody the history and identity of the Bay of Arcachon.

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

As you sail along, marvel at the treasures of the bay: the famous Cabanes Tchanquées perched on stilts, the Île aux Oiseaux and its unspoilt nature, the vast oyster beds that bear witness to oyster-farming know-how, not forgetting the splendid Banc d’Arguin, the Cap-Ferret peninsula and, of course, the Dune du Pilat, the highest dune in Europe.

In this exceptional natural setting, between land and sea, every moment is an invitation to contemplation and a change of scenery. These idyllic landscapes and the gentleness of traditional sailing will leave you with unforgettable memories, for a timeless moment shared with your students!