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Arcachon

City in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Overview

Arcachon is a picturesque seaside town on France's southwestern Atlantic coast, famed for its broad sandy beaches, Belle Époque architecture, and fresh oysters. The city offers a blend of historic charm, natural beauty, and a relaxed resort vibe ideal for both families and couples.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Population
10,895
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.66°, -1.17°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,345
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
78
English
55
Temperature
14.5°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
8.8°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-4.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
916 mm
Internet Speed
315 Mbps
Upload
236 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
470.0
Airport
BOD
Distance
41 km

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Neighborhoods
2 areas mapped
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Place Gabriele d'Annunzio Place Jean Moulin

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.

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