At home

Sorting your waste
The house is equipped with bins for recycling. Packaging, glass, paper and household waste: each has its place.
[location of glass containers next to the ice cream parlor and the First store in Le Mouleau or next to the cemetery]

Save water
Water is precious, especially in summer. We opt for short showers, run the dishwasher and washing machine fully loaded, and turn off the tap while brushing our teeth.

Mastering energy
We turn off the lights when leaving a room and close doors and windows when the heating is on. In summer, drawing the curtains during the hottest hours naturally keeps the house cool.

Buy local
The Moulleau market, the Arcachon market halls, the oyster huts, and the small producers await you. It's better, it supports the local community, and it reduces packaging. Remember to bring your reusable baskets and bags from home.

At the beach

Leave nothing behind
Take all your trash home with you, even the smallest pieces. A single cigarette butt can pollute up to 500 liters of water: remember to use a pocket ashtray. And if you see any litter lying around, picking it up is already a big help.

Protect the dunes
The dunes protect the coast from erosion and shelter fragile flora. Stay on the marked paths and do not cross the wooden fences: they are there to allow the vegetation to regrow.

Respect marine life
Observe the crabs, shellfish, and birds without disturbing them. Do not walk on the oyster beds, and do not collect anything from them: these are private properties and the work of the oyster farmers. If you are going shellfish gathering, check the minimum sizes and quantities allowed.

Choose an environmentally friendly sunscreen
Mineral creams, without chemical filters, are gentler on the water of the Bassin.

In nature

Beware of fire
The pine forest surrounding the Arcachon Basin is highly susceptible to fires: in 2022, major fires ravaged the woods around the Dune du Pilat. Never light a fire or have a barbecue in the forest or on the beach, never throw cigarette butts on the ground, and in summer, respect any access restrictions to the forest areas.

The Dune of Pilat and the Banc d'Arguin
The dune is a protected natural site, and the Banc d'Arguin, opposite, is a nature reserve where many birds nest. The posted rules must be followed: prohibited areas, dogs must be kept on a leash or are prohibited depending on the location, and no littering is permitted.

Move smoothly
In Le Moulleau, everything is within walking distance. To explore further afield, cycle paths connect Arcachon, Pyla-sur-Mer, and the dune through the pine forest. And to cross over to Cap Ferret, the boat departs from the pier!
[To be completed: Are bicycles available at home?]

Thank you! By taking care of the house and the Bassin, you allow future travelers, our children, and all those who love this place to find it as beautiful as you discovered it.