Rent a motorcycle in Bordeaux to visit the Arcachon basin

Between ocean, pine forests and oyster-farming villages, the Arcachon basin is an invitation to travel, especially by motorcycle.

From Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Good Motors allows you to set off on an adventure without agencies, without stress and without wasting time.
You book online, pick up your motorcycle in self-service 24/7, and take to the road towards the Arcachon Basin, the Dune du Pilat or Cap Ferret.

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Why the Arcachon basin is ideal for motorcycling

The Arcachon Basin is the perfect combination of gentle speed and infinite scenery.
The roads wind through pine trees, dunes and small fishing ports, with the ocean always in the background.

The motorcycle advantage?
🚦 No traffic jams on the ring road,
🅿️ Easy beachside parking,
🌅 Total freedom to stop where you want, when you want.

Bordeaux → Arcachon tour highlights

1️⃣ Bordeaux → Le Teich (50 km)

Leave the city along the Garonne and head for the forests of the south.
Coffee break at Le Teich to admire the marshes and migratory birds.

2️⃣ Le Teich → La Teste-de-Buch → Dune du Pilat (25 km)

Fast road, gentle curves, and arrival on one of the most beautiful panoramas in France.
Climb up to the Dune, breathe in the sea air, and enjoy the view of the Banc d'Arguin.

3️⃣ Dune du Pilat → Arcachon (10 km)

Small coastal road, lined with pine trees and villas.
Arcachon is old-fashioned seaside charm, perfect for a lunch break.

4️⃣ Arcachon → Lège-Cap-Ferret (40 km)

Visit one small oyster-farming port after another: Gujan-Mestras, Andernos, Arès...
And end your day facing the Cap Ferret lighthouse, with the sun setting over the dune.

The perfect bikes for this road trip

These motorcycles are available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean, ready to go 24/7, with insurance and assistance included.

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Practical advice before you leave

• 🕶️ Leave early: the Dune du Pilat and Cap Ferret are most pleasant in the morning.
• ⛽ Fill up before the ring road. Few stations after Gujan-Mestras.
• 🍴 Taste the oysters from Larros port, on a terrace facing the sea.
• 🌅 Save time for the return journey: the sunset over the Dune is well worth the detour.

Why choose Good Motors in Bordeaux

✅ 24/7 self-service access at Saint-Jean station
✅ 100% online booking
✅ Blocked deposit
✅ Insurance & assistance included
✅ Rental from age 18
✅ One Way option available (return to another city)

In a nutshell

Renting a motorcycle in Bordeaux to visit the Arcachon Basin is pure freedom:
no constraints, just the pleasure of the road, the wind and the sea.
With Good Motors, you can pick up your motorcycle in 2 minutes and explore the coast without any detours.

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