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Arcangues

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Arcangues

Arcangues works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ahetze, 18km from Corniche Basque.

Arcangues is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 2,947, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arcangues sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arcangues to your route.

About Arcangues

Arcangues (French pronunciation: [aʁkɑ̃g]; Basque: Arrangoitze) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France in what was formerly the Basque province of Labourd.

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Arcangues offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Arcangues located?

Arcangues is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.4368 latitude, -1.5214 longitude.

What is the population of Arcangues?

Arcangues has a population of approximately 2,947 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,947
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.4368, -1.5214

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Arcangues

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Wheels & Waves

The annual Biarritz festival celebrating motorcycle culture, surfing, and custom builds that has become a global pilgrimage for riders.

6 km · about 10 min drive

beach

Biarritz Grande Plage

A glamorous Atlantic surf beach below Belle Époque hotels, the cradle of European surfing.

6 km · about 10 min drive

scenic viewpoint

La Rhune

A 905 m Basque summit on the Spanish border, climbed by a wooden cog train for sweeping coast-to-Pyrenees views.

17 km · about 20 min drive

coastal drive

Corniche Basque

The wild clifftop D912 between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye, running above tilted flysch rock strata with open views across the Bay of Biscay to the Spanish coast.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Hondarribia Old Town

A walled medieval fishing town on the French border with a castle keep and the rainbow-balconied La Marina quarter perfect for pintxos.

23 km · about 25 min drive

beach

La Concha Beach, San Sebastian

A perfect crescent of golden sand framed by green hills, widely regarded as one of the finest city beaches in Europe.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Peine del Viento

Eduardo Chillida's iron sculptures bolted into the rocks where waves explode through blowholes mark the wild western end of San Sebastian's bay.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Monte Igueldo

A vintage funicular hauls you to a hilltop viewpoint and amusement park with the postcard panorama over San Sebastian's Concha bay.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Arcangues

  • 17 kmLa RhuneA 905 m Basque summit on the Spanish border, climbed by a wooden cog train for sweeping coast-to-Pyrenees views.
  • 18 kmCorniche BasqueThe wild clifftop D912 between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye, running above tilted flysch rock strata with open views across the Bay of Biscay to the Spanish coast.
  • 43 kmMonte IgueldoA vintage funicular hauls you to a hilltop viewpoint and amusement park with the postcard panorama over San Sebastian's Concha bay.
  • 49 kmPuerto de IbañetaThe Roncevaux Pass of legend, where Roland fell in 778: a 1,057 m Pyrenean crossing above Roncesvalles on the classic Camino Francés route into Spain.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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