LÈGE-CAP-FERRET (33970) · Ref. SR3-008
Petit Piquey, an exceptional house with breathtaking views
House · 300 m² · 10 rooms · 6 bedrooms
€4,980,000
Cap Ferret
Petit Piquey – Cap Ferret real estate, houses for sale and art de vivre
Petit Piquey, Cap Ferret: between the Bassin and the ocean, an authentic art de vivre where unspoilt nature, understated elegance and an easy pace of life come together.
Why I love this neighbourhood
Petit Piquey is Cap Ferret as we love it: a village set between the pine forest and the Bassin, where life follows the rhythm of the tides. No busy roads, no hustle, just the wind in the pines and the light changing on the water all day long.
Just nearby lies the Pointe aux Chevaux, facing the Île aux Oiseaux and its cabanes tchanquées, the famous stilt houses. Its name has a story. In the 19th century, breeders gathered their horses there at low tide, and sailors guided them from their pinasses, swimming all the way to the Île aux Oiseaux. The animals grazed on a salty grass known for its invigorating qualities. The storm of 27 October 1882 flooded the island and put an end to this tradition, but the name remained.
The market here
Here you will mostly find family houses in the pine forest, a few stunning properties overlooking the Bassin (see the properties offered in Petit Piquey at the end of this article) and rare houses full of character, sometimes former oyster farmers’ cabins that have been restored.
A view of the water, closeness to the beach and peace and quiet are what give a property its value. A house truly open onto the Bassin remains exceptional on the market.
Living here
In Petit Piquey, everything can be done on foot or by bike: the Bassin beach is just steps away, and so are the shops. Their great advantage is that they stay open all year round, unlike in other villages of Cap Ferret. The ocean is only about ten minutes away by bike.
Days are spent swimming, out on the boat and enjoying oysters facing the Bassin. It is a place people choose for family holidays, then come back to live in all year round.
Your questions about Petit Piquey
What does the name “Petit Piquey” mean?
In Gascon, “Petit Piquey” means “little dune”. Oyster farmers also call the village “Grand Coin”. Besides their cabins and tastings with your feet in the sand, it is home to two of the most beautiful beaches on the peninsula, shaped like gentle crescents: La Truquette and the Pointe aux Chevaux.
What kind of properties are there?
Mostly detached houses: family homes in the pine forest, a few properties overlooking the Bassin and rare houses full of character, such as restored former oyster farmers' cabins. Apartments are almost non-existent.
Do you value properties here?
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