Cape ferret and located on the commune of Le cap ferret on one side is washed by the Atlantic ocean and the Bassin d'arcachon. Commune called the oyster capital of France, the Bay is full of farms specializing in the cultivation of oysters and mussels.

Before on the shores of the Bassin d'arcachon started to develop tourism, the Cape ferret inhabited mainly by fishermen. Tourists this land is covered with sand dunes and pine forests, was discovered in the early XX century. Today, besides visiting oyster farms and restaurants serving dishes from selected seafood, the Cape ferret can offer its guests a yacht trips and covered with sand beaches along its entire length – the length of the Cape is about 25 kilometers.

In addition, Cape has its attractions – for example, the lighthouse of cap ferret in the southern tip of the Cape. Its height exceeds 50 meters, so the lighthouse is also a great viewing platform, from which to admire the ocean views. Another attraction is the chapel in the village Erbe, the rest of the once beautiful estate, the so-called "Algerian Villa". The chapel itself was built in the Moorish style. In Erbe is the last fishing hut which is saved as a sample of the houses of the first inhabitants of the Cape. An example of the fishing village is also the village of Le Canon.

Near the Cape is the famous dune of Pyla is a unique natural phenomenon that is constantly growing and moving a mountain of sand, the largest dune in Europe. Its width is 500 meters, and a height of 130 meters and a length of about three kilometers. The crest of the dune is the perfect viewing platform from which one can see the outlines of Cape ferret, and its foot – a wonderful beach. The space around the dunes equipped for a comfortable stay – there are Parking, restaurants, hotels and souvenir shops.

By the way, cap ferret is almost full namesake – cap-Ferrat, located on the Cote d'azur.