Cape Ferret and disposed thereon commune Lège-Cap-Ferret on one side is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the other - Arcachon Bay. Commune called the oyster capital of France, as in the Gulf there are many farms that specialize in breeding of oysters and mussels.

Before the Bassin d'Arcachon on the coast started to develop tourism, Cape Ferret inhabited mostly by fishermen. Tourists, this land covered with sand dunes and pine forests, was opened at the beginning of the XX century. Today, in addition to visiting the oyster farms and restaurants that serves the choicest seafood, Cape Ferret can offer its guests a yacht rides and covered with sand beaches along its entire length - the length of the cape is about 25 kilometers.

In addition, the Cape has its attractions - such as the lighthouse of Cap Ferret in the southern tip of the Cape. Its height exceeds 50 meters, so the lighthouse is also a perfect viewing platform from which to admire the good ocean views. Another attraction - a chapel in the town of Erba, the remainder of the once beautiful names, so-called "Algerian villa". The chapel itself was built in the Moorish style. The same is Erbe and the last fishermen's huts, housing the sample is stored as the first inhabitants of the Cape. An example of a fishing village is also a village of Le Canon.

Near the Cape is famous Dune of Pyla - a unique natural phenomenon that is constantly growing and moving mountain of sand, it is the biggest sand dune in Europe. Its width is 500 meters, height - 130 meters and a length of about three kilometers. The crest of the dune - a wonderful viewing platform with which see the outlines of the Cape Ferret and her foot - a great beach. The space around the dunes to settle for a comfortable stay - here are parking, restaurants, hotels and souvenir shops.

By the way, at Cape Cap Ferret has almost full namesake - Cape Cap-Ferrat, located on the Cote d'Azur.