Discover Gujan-Mestras with disabilities

Are you disabled and looking for a vacation in Gujan-Mestras?

Whatever your disability, we want to provide you with all the information and useful addresses you need to travel with peace of mind.

Tourism for all

The family beach at La Hume has been awarded the Handiplage 2 label. This means that in July and August, it offers adapted facilities for people with reduced mobility: tiralo, roll-on roll-off to the beach, handiplagist, accessible toilets and showers.

The beach is supervised in July and August.

The Gujan-Mestras Tourist Office has been awarded the ” Tourisme et Handicap ” label for 3 levels of disability: motor, hearing and mental. This label helps to better meet the needs of people with disabilities, enabling them to choose their vacations and leisure activities in complete freedom.

The label guaranteeseasy access to premises and services, as well as a personalized welcome.

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Explore our landscapes

Explore our magnificent landscapes, discover our rich cultural heritage, and enjoy our varied activities, all in an inclusive and welcoming environment. Because tourism is a universal experience, we are committed to making every moment of your trip unforgettable.

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Tourism & Handicap label

You can use public transport to get around Gujan-Mestras and the whole Sud Bassin conurbation.

The Sud Bassin bus network is called Baïa. There is a transport on demand service for people with reduced mobility, which takes you from your home to your chosen destination within the COBAS area (Arcachon, La Teste-de-Buch, Gujan-Mestras, Le Teich), Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) from 8am to midnight. Each PRM can benefit from a companion, for whom transport is free of charge.

Prior registration requiredat Boutique Baïa (Place du Marché – 17 rue François Legallais – 33260 LA TESTE DE BUCH). For train travel, please contact the SNCF for people with reduced mobility. To guarantee assistance at the station, make your request at least 24 hours before departure.

Visit the SNCF website for full details.

You can travel by boat on the Bassin d’Arcachon with theUnion des Bateliers d’Arcachon. You need to contact them at least 72 hours in advance so that they can make every effort to accommodate you (not all boats are accessible).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the "Tourisme et Handicap" label?
The “Tourisme et Handicap” label is a quality mark awarded by the French government to tourist establishments committed to providing a welcome adapted to people with disabilities. This label guarantees that infrastructures, services and equipment are accessible and meet the specific needs of disabled people.
What types of disability are covered by the "Tourisme et Handicap" label?
The “Tourisme et Handicap” label covers four types of disability: motor, visual, auditory and mental. Labeled establishments must meet specific criteria for each type of disability, to guarantee an adapted welcome and optimum accessibility for all visitors.
How can an establishment obtain the "Tourisme et Handicap" label?
To obtain the “Tourisme et Handicap” label, an establishment must follow a number of steps. Firstly, it must carry out an accessibility diagnosis to identify the improvements required. Next, it must implement corrective actions to meet the label’s criteria. Once the improvements have been made, the establishment can apply to the relevant bodies for the label. An assessment commission then examines the application and, if the criteria are met, the label is awarded for a renewable five-year period.