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Activities for children in Médoc

 
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Discovering heritage

Le Verdon-sur-Mer: The Cordouan Lighthouse

Nicknamed “the Versailles of the sea” and “lighthouse of kings, king of lighthouses”, Cordouan (listed as a Historical Monument in 1862) is Europe’s oldest lighthouse (16th  century) and the doyen of French lighthouses still in operation. This magnificent sentinel, located 9 km offshore, comprises six Renaissance-style storeys and contains a chapel dedicated to King Louis XIV. Visits depart from Le Verdon port.
Le Verdon-sur-Mer Tourist Office
 +33 5 56 09 61 78  www.vedettelaboheme.com

Ludon-Médoc: Treasure hunt in Château d’Agassac

Château d’Agassac is the first winegrowing estate in France to offer “Wine-teractive” visits on a fifth-generation audio iPod, in the form of a treasure hunt inspired by a 13th -century story.
+33 5 57 88 15 47 www.agassac.com

Carcans-Maubuisson :

Robin is waiting on the lakeshore, to lead the children off for a spot of riddle-hunting.
Carcans-Maubuisson Tourist Office
+33 5 56 03 34 94 www.carcans-maubuisson.com

Discovering flavours

Cussac-Fort-Médoc

Château Lanessan organises workshops specially designed for children. Of course, kids aren’t actually allowed to taste, but are invited to recognise the basic flavours (sweet, salty, acidic, and bitter) in the composition of wine, as well as its colours and aromas. “Bienvenue à la ferme” label.
+33 5 56 58 94 80 www.lanessan.com

Blaignan

Médoc’s “Noisettines”

Treat yourself to Médoc’s speciality – a sweet made from hazelnuts cooked in syrup and coated with caramel.
+33 5 56 09 03 09 www.noisettines.fr

Margaux

Mademoiselle de Margaux

Chocolate specialities in the shape of vine shoots and filled with a variety of flavourings.
+33 5 57 88 39 90 www.mademoiselledemargaux.fr

Getting the legs moving

Surfeur
CDT33 - Jean-Joel Lefur

Lacanau-Océan: Surfing

Lacanau-Océan is the nearest beach to Bordeaux and is Gironde’s surfing capital, particularly during “Lacanau Pro” week in August, when it hosts a major stage in the Surfing World Championship.
Lacanau Surf Club
+33 5 56 26 38 84 www.lacanausurfclub.com

 

 

Pauillac

Hiking and Biking

On foot or by mountain bike: 6 marked-out itineraries (from 5 to 21km) wind through the vineyards, marshes and forestland around Pauillac and Saint-Julien-Beychevelle.
+33 5 56 59 03 08 www.pauillac-medoc.com

Carcans-Plage

Having fun

Carcans-Plage: “Station Kid” , the resort where kids rule! An unmissable holiday spot for children from 3 to 12 years old and their families.
+33 5 56 03 34 94
www.carcans-maubuisson.com

Hourtin

Having fun

Children are given royal treatment in Hourtin-Port, where they have their very own “Maison de la Petite Enfance” (crèche for the very young – from 3 months to 3 years old – and a games area for 3- to 12-year-olds open throughout the summer).  Wooden fortress and games for kids of all ages (under the watchful eyes of their parents).
Hourtin Tourist Office
+ 33 5 56 09 19 00
officedetourisme@hourtin-medoc.com
www.hourtin-medoc.com

Lac girondin
CDT33

Discovering nature

Le Porge

Flora Atlantica – Educational discovery farm
Discovery of local flora, introduction to botany and gardening. Creative workshops: “herbariums”, “Draw me a garden”, and “Happy Families” – “Bienvenue à la ferme” label.
+33 6 07 53 69 08 www.flora-atlantica.com

Visits to Médoc’s Sensitive Natural Areas

Le Verdon-sur-Mer

Marais du Logit and Marais du Conseiller: discovery of the fauna and flora of the dyked marshes.
Marais de Neyran: discovery of the Gironde Estuary and migrating fish and birds.
Association CURUMA 33123 LE VERDON SUR MER
+33 5 56 09 65 57 - www.curuma.org

Ordonnac

Marais de la Maréchale: discovery of the biodiversity of the Estuary’s wetlands. Guided tours for a small fee.
Association PETRONILLE
33000 BORDEAUX
+33 5 56 44 81 65 - http://petronilleasso.free.fr

Hourtin

Contaut Lagoon: a wooden walkway through the heart of the forest helps visitors discover the tree species typical of wetlands that have become a biological reservoir for a wide variety of animal species.
Shores of Lake Hourtin: a remarkable range of flora and fauna flourishes on the shores of France’s biggest lake, and can be observed in their various natural habitats of marshland, dunes, lakes and forest...
Hourtin Tourist Office
+33 5 56 09 19 00  www.hourtin-medoc.com

Lacanau

Etang de Cousseau Nature Reserve: the reserve may only be visited on foot, and is made up of marshes and wooded dunes harbouring a wide variety of plant and animal species, including roe deer, birds of prey and otters.
SEPANSO
+33 5 56 91 33 65 www.sepanso.orga

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