Observatoire Sainte-Cecile
Observatoire Sainte-Cecile
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Francis J
Epsom, UK66 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
Steel "water tower" type construction of steel girders and cable. You ascend - descend via a swaying spiral staircase in the centre of the tower. It's not for the faint hearted. You have to wait until the staircase is free and take your turn. No supervision or attendants and so very French. A flat wooden platform at the top with guard rails. Stunning views over Arachon from the top of the Winter Town.
A nightmare to find (thank god for Google maps!) and descent walk up the hill through the posh part of town
Recommend
A nightmare to find (thank god for Google maps!) and descent walk up the hill through the posh part of town
Recommend
Written September 5, 2016
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Dutch-Mikey
Le Havre, France1,144 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
It's a very tall observation tower, thin, and very scary especially when there's a strong wind.
But rest assured, the tower has been there for a long time and will not fall down. You get a fantastic view of the city from up there (but mind you, it's a very long and steep climb).
But rest assured, the tower has been there for a long time and will not fall down. You get a fantastic view of the city from up there (but mind you, it's a very long and steep climb).
Written March 4, 2019
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MartinBache
Coventry, UK221 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
I am not that keen on heights, therefore found the ascent of the shaky spiral staircase rather an ordeal. However, the views once you get to the top are worth it. Each group of eight is limited to five minutes, which is ample to take a few photos of the panorama.
Written August 10, 2017
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Graham J
West Sussex, UK78 contributions
Jun 2019
This is an interesting structure - be warned it sways a bit! The views from the top are interesting as opposed to awe-inspriring
Written August 30, 2019
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Martin W
Tokyo, Japan5 contributions
Nov 2022
It gives a 360º view of Arcachon and the bay. Great viewpoint to see the interesting architecture of the place.
Written November 27, 2022
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Terry D
Castle Cove, Australia1,874 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We didn't climb up the tower as it has a steep, narrow set of stairs where it is not possible to pass people. Despite that it was worth visiting as there is a nice area at the tower base to enjoy the view & to watch others navigate the stairs.
Written April 28, 2019
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Leo J
Ulvenhout, The Netherlands119 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
Went up just half hour before sunset and enjoyed the view over Arcachon and the bay.
Not being too comfortable with heights, the unstable stairs were scary but it’s worth it.:-)
Not being too comfortable with heights, the unstable stairs were scary but it’s worth it.:-)
Written September 12, 2018
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dccaroline
105 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
This little tower gives you a good overall view on Arcachon and that's all. The tower isn't too big, nor scary. Not too many stairs, so easily doable within your own time.
Written August 15, 2018
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Jonathan E
New Jersey368 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
The tower itself is stable, but the spiral staircase is held up by cables and sways a bit as you use it. Nice views from the top. Ville d'Hiver is not so interesting from above because of all the trees, but the view over Arcachon bay is good.
Written July 21, 2018
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dindan11
157 contributions
Jun 2018
Situated in the winter city, the tower offers a nice view of Arcachon. But you have to climb steep steps to reach the top.
Written July 18, 2018
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