Arcachon is a commune in the southwestern French department of Gironde. It is a popular seaside resort on the Atlantic coast 55 kilometres southwest of Bordeaux, in the Landes forest. It has a sandy beach and a mild climate said to be favourable for people suffering from pulmonary complaints.
Country: France
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Area: 7.56 km² (2.92 sq mi)
Elevation: 0–45 m (0–148 ft) · (avg. 8 m or 26 ft)