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A camping vacation on the Bassin d’Arcachon<\/strong> also means being surprised by flavours you won’t find anywhere else. For gourmets and lovers of good things, here are 10 delicacies to enjoy on site or pack in your suitcases this summer! <\/p>\n\n

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The Arcachon Basin oyster<\/h2>\n\n

The Arcachon Basin<\/strong> is one of France’<\/strong>s leading oyster production areas. The oysters grown here are particularly fleshy and tasty. Whether you’re looking for a “guinguette chic” atmosphere in an oyster bar at Cap-Ferret<\/strong>, or an “\u00e0 la bonne franquette” atmosphere in a tasting hut on the harbour in Gujan-Mestras<\/strong>, La Teste-de-Buch<\/strong> or Andernos<\/strong>, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy oysters from the Basin<\/a>! Not forgetting, of course, a glass of white wine to go with it! (our suggestion at the end of the article) <\/p>\n\n

Good fish from the Arcachon fish market<\/h2>\n\n

Beware: during your vacation in the Arcachon basin<\/strong>, you could well catch the seafood bug! In which case, you’ll absolutely have to try a fish dish direct from theArcachon<\/strong> fish market, or wander the aisles of the Halle Baltard to choose a fine sea bass, sole or sea bream. And for early risers, the Arcachon fish market opens its doors to holidaymakers at 6am, to witness the auction of the day’s catch. <\/p>\n\n

Foie gras from the basin<\/h2>\n\n

Whatever the people of the Landes, the Bay of Arcachon<\/strong> also produces excellent foies gras, with an emphasis on authenticity, naturalness and traditional know-how. It’s prepared in Gujan-Mestras<\/strong>, at the Conserverie du Bassin d’Arcachon<\/strong>, using whole, semi-cooked duck from the neighboring Landes<\/strong> region. There are several recipes to choose from: foies gras with Gu\u00e9rande salt, Espelette pepper, Java long pepper and figs and cinnamon. Where to buy foie gras du Bassin: Conserverie du Bassin d’Arcachon<\/strong>: 4 rue Paul Bataille, 33470 Gujan-Mestras<\/strong>, www.conserverie-bassin-arcachon.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

The fougasse of L\u00e8ge-Cap-Ferret<\/h2>\n\n

When you think of fougasse, you immediately think of Provence. But did you know that L\u00e8ge-Cap-Ferret<\/strong> has made it a local specialty? On the menu: Southwestern-style fougasse, with bacon, goat’s cheese or olives! The Comit\u00e9 des f\u00eates in Le Barp, in the Val de l’Eyre<\/strong>, even organizes a fougasse festival, held every year in April. <\/p>\n\n

Artisanal jams from Andernos<\/h2>\n\n

In every jar, there’s a little taste of the vacations! In Andernos-les-Bains<\/strong>, Maison Marelia<\/strong> offers you delicious artisanal jams cooked in cauldrons. Their expertise comes in over 70 flavors, based on fruit and vegetables, sweet or savory! The right address: Maison Marelia, 32 rue Panhard Levassor, 33510 Andernos-les-Bains<\/strong>, www.maisonmarelia.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Les Dunes Blanches and Sabl\u00e9s de la Dune<\/h2>\n\n

A word to the wise! While you’re passing through Grand Piquey<\/strong>, a small village on Cap-Ferret<\/strong>, take the opportunity to sample the famous “Dunes Blanches” (a reference to the Pilat Dune). These succulent pastry cream puffs are sprinkled with powdered sugar. In La Teste-de-Buch<\/strong>, Jean-Marc Roumat’s cookie factory is proud of its “Sabl\u00e9s de la Dune”, with its slightly lemony taste. Temptation is hard to resist! <\/p>\n\n

Caviar from Gironde, the black gold of the Basin<\/h2>\n\n

Caviar from the Gironde<\/strong>– who would have thought? In the 1870s, Alfred Prunier was the first to offer caviar from the Bay of Arcachon<\/a> in his Parisian restaurant. An excellent “Siberian sturgeon caviar” produced today by L’Esturgeonni\u00e8re du Teich<\/strong> and Moulin de la Cassadotte,<\/strong> in Biganos.<\/strong> Guided tours are available from April to September. <\/p>\n\n