The congregation, Communauté Juive du Bassin d’Arcachon (in French), worships in the Sephardic rite.

[7] The location was strategically chosen on the street leading from the Thiers Jetty and the rail station in Arcachon.

Since 2012, the synagogue's rabbi has been Eric-Meyer Aziza, who is secretary-general of Jewish-Christian Friendship of France and is heavily involved in Interfaith dialogue.

Inside, the Torah ark is semi-circular area inspired by Tuscan style and decorated with Bezants.

On the façade, the upper part of the gable, held by two pillars, is engraved with:You shall love your neighbor as yourselfThe verse, which is frequently cited by Jesus to his Disciples speaks to the importance of interfaith dialogue to the community.