Gîtes de France - Gironde
The Médoc
A unbroken chain of sand dunes runs along the Atlantic coast, which stretches from the Soulac foreland and the Cordouan ligthouse to the Bassin d'Arcachon, and shelter the huge maritimepine forest, natural space that you can visit walking, cycling or riding. The great lakes of Carcans, Hourtin and Lacanau are an ideal place to spend your holidays with your family and offer multiple water sports, as surfing, sailing...
From the vineyards to the ocean, discover the accommodation of the Medoc area
The Bassin d'Arcachon
Inland sea, the Bassin d'Arcachon has a wild and contrasted character. From the Dune du Pyla (the highest sand dune in Europe with its 105 m), you will discover the Cap Ferret foreland, the famous île aux oiseaux, or the "tchanquée" cabins. The quality of the water in the Bassin d'Arcachon makes it a ideal place for sailors and oyster farmers. You will also discover the Teich bird reserve, protected nature reserve and privilegied place to observe wild birds.
Discover the accommodation in the area of the Bassin d'Arcachon
The regional reserve of Landes de Gascogne
Enter the huge Landes de Gascogne forest, rich but fragile natural area, classified as a regional reserve more than 30years ago. Between land and ocean, between the Leyre river head and the Bassin d'Arcachon, discover the Landes de Gascogne maritime and forest landscapes, the local fauna and flora secrets, or give yourself up to sports such as canoe, kayak, excursions...walking, cycling or riding.
Discover the accommodation in the natural reserve and the Landes forest
The water
In Gironde, water is present in an infinite number of ways : ocean, estuary, lakes, river and waterways : it has more than 3500 kl of rivers, of which 400 km are navigable. The big rivers, such as Dordogne and Garonne, or the little ones, such as Leyre or Isle, can be travelled through in pleasure boats, kayac or canoe.
It is the opportunity to discover on a original way the fauna and flora of these environments, but also to discover the Gironde history : offer yourself an excursion in gabare, traditional wooden boat once used to carry goods, view the fishing-nets along the estuary, the oysters parks in the Bassin d'Arcachon, ...
The big lakes of Hourtin/Carcans, Lacanau, Cazaux offer you possibilities of practicing aquatic sports such as swimming, canoeing, wind-surfing board,...
With Gites de France Gironde, discover the gites and beds and breakfasts close to bathing places
