The massive Saumos wildfire in Gironde, France, has severely impacted the local tourist season, with many visitors deserting the Arcachon basin after authorities advised against travel.

A fisherman involved in a collision that killed a child at sea in Arcachon, France, will face trial in March 2027 for involuntary manslaughter and drug use.

In less than two hours, the monster fire raging in southwestern France made enormous progress toward a residential area. Firefighters and local residents, with help from the air, managed to halt its progress at the very last minute.

CARTE – Le feu qui sévit dans la région bordelaise depuis le 22 juillet a détruit 42.000 hectares. Visualisez les zones touchées et l’évolution de la situation grâce à notre carte en direct.

Eight pleasure boaters, including four children, were rescued by helicopter in France's Arcachon Basin after being trapped by the tide. Two adults, an 82-year-old man and his daughter, were transported to a health center.

Yves Foulon, the re-elected mayor of Arcachon, France, is appearing before the Bordeaux correctional court following accusations of violent insults against an opponent during the municipal election campaign.

An investigation reveals that Bordeaux and the Arcachon Basin could become uninhabitable by 2050 due to global warming, heatwaves, and fires. Bordeaux is expected to reach temperatures near 40°C in the coming days, a peak that may become the norm.

One of the rare cabins, number 34, located in the natural reserve of Île aux Oiseaux in La Teste-de-Buch, is currently vacant, with applications open until June 25.

Le Figaro presents its 2026 ranking of the best cities to settle around the Arcachon basin in France, comparing communes based on 48 criteria including beaches, leisure, environment, and real estate.

Over 200 French business leaders gathered in Arcachon to share strategies for agility and resilience in a challenging global environment, emphasizing a proactive approach to crises.

Yves Foulon a présenté des excuses publiques après avoir insulté et menacé son principal opposant, Vital Baude, dans une vidéo publiée mardi.

Oyster farmers in Arcachon Bay, France, are advocating for the permanent implementation of a water surveillance system, Oxyvir, to mitigate risks posed by wastewater overflows.

The mayor of Arcachon was fined 5,000 euros by a Bordeaux court for threats and violence against his rival during municipal elections.

Despite the containment of major wildfires, the Arcachon Basin region in France is experiencing a significant absence of tourists, who remain deterred by the perception of ongoing danger.

The wildfire originating in Saumos, north of the Arcachon basin, is causing a significant decline in tourist bookings for the region, with hotels potentially losing up to five million euros per week.

A wildfire is ripping through pine forests in the southwest of France, near the tourist hotspot of Arcachon. Nearly 12,000 people, including tourists staying at campgrounds, have been evacuated.

One year after a tragedy in Arcachon, French deputies have adopted the 'Benjamin' amendment, allowing for alcohol and drug checks at sea, championed by MP Sophie Panonacle and supported by the parents of young Benjamin Mano.

A significant fire erupted at the Smurfit-Kappa industrial site in Biganos, Gironde, involving thousands of tons of compressed paper and bark, with emergency services mobilized during a heatwave.

Two mayors in the Arcachon Basin, France, have criticized the lack of state support after approximately 60 caravans belonging to travelers settled on private land in Gujan-Mestras, near the coastal path.

A 49-year-old Ukrainian man has been indicted and placed in provisional detention following a deliberate fire in Arcachon, France, which resulted in the death of a compatriot.

Yves Foulon, the mayor of Arcachon, is scheduled to be tried on July 1st in Bordeaux for verbally and physically assaulting his environmentalist opponent, Vital Baude, during the first round of municipal elections.

A 32-year-old man lost his life after drowning while swimming on a beach in Arcachon, Gironde, despite significant rescue efforts.

In Arcachon, a heated altercation broke out after the municipal elections between the re-elected mayor Yves Foulon (LR) and the ecologist Vital Baude. ...

An oyster shack run by Viktoria and Nicolas Courbin in Gujan-Mestras, Arcachon Bay, is experiencing a return of tourists despite financial losses from a major wildfire that devastated the region.

The entire French peninsula of Arcachon has been evacuated as wildfires continue to burn on its northern side. Residents are deeply shocked by the necessity to leave everything behind overnight.

A spectacular 'fire tornado' has been filmed amidst the ongoing wildfires in Gironde, near the Arcachon basin, where nearly 2,000 hectares have already been ravaged. The impressive images highlight the intensity of the blazes in the region.

A suspended prison sentence has been requested against Yves Foulon, the mayor of Arcachon, after he was heard in Bordeaux criminal court regarding insults and threats made against an ecological councilor.

The Arcachon Basin in France has experienced exceptional temperatures in recent days, with historical records set in Cazaux and Cap Ferret, causing discomfort for vacationers and residents.

L'Oubli, an emblematic bar in Arcachon's Moulleau district owned by former rugby player Philippe Berbizier, was destroyed by a fire in the early hours of Friday morning. The incident has left 33 people temporarily unemployed.

A hotel conceived by Philippe Starck as a house by the Arcachon Bay, where design and nature are in balance, showcases his signature elegance.

The Sainte-Anne des Abatilles spring, known for its water from the Arcachon basin, has partnered with investment fund NextStage AM to pursue its development and expand its market across France.

The re-elected mayor of Arcachon, Yves Foulon, is under investigation after a video showed him insulting his rival, Vital Baude, during the municipal elections. Baude has filed a complaint.