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Arès

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Arès

Arès is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Lanton, 13km from Arcachon Bay.

Arès is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 5,081, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arès 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 Arès to your route.

About Arès

Arès (French pronunciation: [aʁɛs]; Occitan: Arés, pronounced [aˈɾes]) is a commune in the department of Gironde, in the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France.

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What are the best things to do in Arès?

Arès 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 Arès located?

Arès is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.7658 latitude, -1.1342 longitude.

What is the population of Arès?

Arès has a population of approximately 5,081 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
5,081
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.7658, -1.1342

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 Arès

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Arcachon Bay

A sheltered lagoon famous for its oyster farms, the charming town of Arcachon, and the bird sanctuary of Banc d'Arguin.

13 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Dune of Pilat

Europe's tallest sand dune, rising over 100 meters above the Atlantic coast with sweeping views of the Arcachon Bay and pine forests.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Bordeaux Wine Region

The world's most prestigious wine-producing region, with thousands of chateaux spread across legendary appellations like Medoc and Pomerol.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving in France

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Arès.

Andernos-les-Bains

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 10,236

Lanton

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 5,765

Arcachon

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 12,321

Le Porge

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 1,641

Audenge

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 5,522

La Teste-de-Buch

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 27,253

Gujan-Mestras

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 19,184

Le Teich

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 5,237

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