The lakes, the basin and the ocean beaches of the Gironde in 3 days
2025
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Free time.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté, Automne, Hiver.
Petit Futé
The map of your stay "The lakes, the basin and the ocean beaches of the Gironde in 3 days"
Detail of the stay : The lakes, the basin and the ocean beaches of the Gironde in 3 days
How to get there - Grayan-Et-L'Hôpital
Pointe du Médoc and surf spots
Steps: Vendays-Montalivet
North of the Médoc, Le Verdon-sur-Mer boasts two beaches, three lighthouses and four harbors, including the Pointe de Grave, which offers a panoramic view of the mouth of Europe's largest estuary and the Renaissance silhouette of France's oldest lighthouse still in operation: the Cordouan lighthouse (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Allow 45 minutes for the crossing to reach the lighthouse nicknamed
the Versailles of the sea. Then climb 301 steps to reach the lantern balcony, where the view is breathtaking! Why not head for Soulac-sur-Mer and Montalivet to enjoy the beaches and waves? On the side of the blockhouses, the waves can be powerful and hollow. The much busier Plage du Gurp at Grayan-et-l'Hôpital also attracts wave lovers. We end the day at Montalivet, in Bordeaux California, to enjoy the evening.
Places of interest : PHARE DE CORDOUAN
Hourtin-Carcans and Lacanau in freshwater
Steps: Lacanau
To get the full measure of France's largest freshwater lake, head to theHourtin nautical stopover for a stroll along the lake's only harbour. With little ones, a visit to the children's island is a must. For swimming, we change course. Located on the western shore of the lake, Piqueyrot beach is considered by many to be the most beautiful on the lake. Catamaran, windsurf, canoe, stand-up paddle, pedal boat... Take advantage! With children, go to Carcans-Maubuisson. For Sunday walkers who like a bit of height, the 7-kilometre loop of the sentier du lac is a very pleasant stroll. Don't forget to continue to the Pointe de Coben! Finally, spend the evening in Lacanau.
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"The lakes, the basin and the ocean beaches of the Gironde in 3 days"
