Why go en Gironde?
The good reasons to go en Gironde
Bordeaux, Port de la Lune
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an exceptional urban ensemble.
Surf and board spots
Le Grand Crohot, le Truc Vert in Cap Ferret, la Jenny in Le Porge... We've lost count!
Gastronomy
Oysters, Bazadais beef, Bordeaux-style lamprey, canelés, Saint-Émilion macaroons...
Writers' houses
A literary heritage that bears witness to the presence of Montesquieu, Lautrec and Mauriac.
Land of wine
110,800 hectares of AOC vines, 6,100 winegrowers... France'sno. 1 vineyard.
Bastides and old villages
Head for Créon, Cadillac-sur-Garonne, Monségur, Libourne, Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, La Réole...
The legendary lighthouses
Discover these former coastal guardians at Cordouan, Richard and Cap Ferret.
The Arcachon basin
For its Dune du Pilat, its Banc d'Arguin, its cabanes tchanquées on Île aux oiseaux...
The Vauban sites
Go on an adventure to the Citadel of Blaye, Fort Médoc and Fort Pâté.
The heritage of Compostela
Notre-Dame-de-la-Fin-des-Terres in Soulac-sur-Mer, La-Sauve-Majeure abbey in La Sauve...
Find unique holiday offers with our partners
Discover la Gironde
Between historic châteaux, characterful bastides and wine estates, the roads of Gironde invite you to escape, winding through vineyards, undulating under the shade of pine trees and leading to dune-lined beaches. Here, large lakes, the Arcachon Basin, the ocean, the Garonne and its tributaries, not forgetting the Estuary, make up a unique landscape where remarkable flora and fauna flourish.
An ideal destination for lovers of nature, history and heritage, Gironde also offers a multitude of activities: cycling, hiking, surfing, paragliding... And when it comes to culture, the region's vibrant arts scene and local events punctuate every season.
And of course, Gironde is an epicurean's paradise, with a local gastronomy that delights hearts as well as palates.
Ready to succumb to the charm of Gironde? Let yourself be seduced by its treasures and enjoy an unforgettable experience!
