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Waters of plenty – An unparalleled coastline
Behind the dunes lie the great lakes, sheltered from the ocean winds by maritime pines and ideal for family bathing as well as sailing, water skiing, kayaking and sea kayaking.
Beyond this unparalleled coastline, there is a host of nature reserves to be visited, including the Contaut Lagoon, the great wooded marsh, the Etang du Cousseau, and the Teich Ornithological Park, where countless species of birds have taken up residence.
There are also numerous areas reserved exclusively for walkers and cyclists.
For many years, the Gironde coastline has been rigorously protected, making it one of the best preserved anywhere in Europe.
The Gironde coast is known and loved throughout the world, guaranteeing a real change of scenery, unspoilt nature, a wide range of activities in full respect of the environment, and a perfect holiday setting for sports enthusiasts or anyone who simply enjoys lying back and doing nothing... and all on the doorstep of the largest forest in Europe.
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Cap-Ferret
Despite its fame, Cap-Ferret has kept all of its original character – the wild serenity that Jean Cocteau found so appealing.
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Carcans
Beach clubs, roundabouts, pony rides, minigolf, trampoline, swimming lesson – children (from 3 years old upwards) will have the time of their lives at this “ kids’ resort” on the doorstep of France’s largest lake.
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Grayan-et-l'Hôpital
A haven of tranquillity where nature reigns supreme, the seaside resort of Grayan-et-l’Hôpital enjoys an exceptional setting between the Gironde Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Hourtin
Children are given royal treatment in Hourtin-Port, where they have their very own “Maison de la Petite Enfance”
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Lacanau Océan
Affectionately nicknamed “Bordeaux beach” by the Girondins, Lacanau-Océan is one of the oldest seaside resorts along the Atlantic coast, as can be seen from the many early 20th -century villas it contains.
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Le Porge Océan
This Médoc seaside resort is located just before the Arcachon Basin, and offers visitors a vast 13-km beach without a building in sight.
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Le Pyla sur Mer
Located in the municipality of La Teste-de-Buch at the entrance to the Arcachon Basin, the resort of Le Pyla-sur-Mer provides visitors with a wide range of activities and interests.
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Verdon-sur-Mer
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde Estuary, Le Verdon-sur-Mer is the northernmost seaside resort on the Gironde coastline, on the edge of the Médoc Peninsula.
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Vendays-Montalivet
12 km of beaches, 40 km of hiking trails and 30 km of cycle paths – the seaside resort of Vendays-Montalivet has more than enough to delight fans of the great outdoors and open-air leisure activities, as well as naturists in love with liberty!
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Soulac-Sur-Mer
With the arrival of the railway, Soulac-sur-Mer, along with Arcachon, became one of the most popular holiday spots along the Gironde coastline.
