Discover Gujan-Mestras with a disability

Do you have a disability and would like to go on holiday to Gujan-Mestras?

Whatever disability you have, we are keen to provide you with all the information and useful addresses you need to travel with peace of mind.

Tourism for all

The family beach at La Hume benefits from the label Handiplage 2. This means that it offers people with reduced mobility adapted facilities in July and August: tiralo, adapted walkway to the beach, handiplagist, accessible toilets and showers.

The beach is supervised in July and August.

The Gujan-Mestras Tourist Office has the “Tourisme et Handicap” label for 3 levels of disability: motor, hearing, mental. This label helps to better meet the needs of people with disabilities so that everyone can choose their holidays and leisure activities in complete freedom.

The label guarantees in particular facilitated access to the premises and to services as well as a personalised welcome.

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Explore our landscapes

Explore our magnificent landscapes, discover our rich cultural heritage, and enjoy our varied activities, all in an inclusive and welcoming environment. Because tourism is a universal experience, we are committed to making every moment of your trip unforgettable.

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Tourism & Handicap Label

For your journeys in the commune of Gujan-Mestras and throughout the Sud Bassin conurbation community, you can take public transport.

The Sud Bassin bus network is called Baïa. There is a transport on demand service (TAD) for people with reduced mobility, which transports you from your home to your chosen arrival address, within the COBAS territory (Arcachon, La Teste-de-Buch, Gujan-Mestras, Le Teich), Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) from 8am to midnight. Each PRM can benefit from a companion for whom transport is free.

Pre-registration required at Boutique Baïa (Place du Marché – 17 rue François Legallais – 33260 LA TESTE DE BUCH). For train journeys, please contact the SNCF for people with reduced mobility. To guarantee assistance at the station, make your request no later than 24 hours before your departure.

Go to the SNCF website to find all the information.

You can travel by boat on the Bay of Arcachon with the Union des Bateliers d’Arcachon. You need to contact them at least 72h in advance so that they can make every effort to accommodate you (not all boats are necessarily accessible).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the
The “Tourisme et Handicap” label is a quality mark awarded by the French government to tourist establishments that undertake to offer a welcome adapted to people with disabilities. This label guarantees that the infrastructure, services and equipment are accessible and meet the specific needs of people with disabilities.
What types of disability are covered by the
The “Tourism and Disability” label covers four types of disability: motor, visual, hearing and mental. Establishments awarded the label must meet specific criteria for each type of disability, in order to guarantee a suitable welcome and optimum accessibility for all visitors.
How can an establishment obtain the
To obtain the “Tourism and Disability” label, an establishment must follow a number of steps. Firstly, it must carry out an accessibility audit to identify any improvements that need to be made. Next, it must implement corrective measures to meet the label’s criteria. Once the improvements have been made, the establishment can apply to the relevant bodies for the label. An assessment committee then examines the application and, if the criteria are met, the label is awarded for a renewable period of five years.