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Verdon-sur-Mer
Under the watchful eye of the
Cordouan Lighthouse, Le Verdon is first of all the Pointe de Grave, a magical spot where the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the River Gironde meet and mingle.
Then there are the vast beaches
of fine sand along the Atlantic coast, forests and marshes crisscrossed by cycling paths and hiking trails; and finally, Port-Médoc, a marina with moorings for 800 craft.
La Chambrette, Saint Nicolas and Port-Médoc beaches have all been awarded the Blue Flag label.
Verdon-sur-Mer Tourist Office
+33 5 56 09 61 78
Discovery idea: Visit to the Cordouan Lighthouse.
Listed as a Historical Monument in 1862, the Cordouan Lighthouse is nicknamed the “Versailles of the sea” (it contains a chapel dedicated to King Louis XIV). It is Europe’s oldest lighthouse (16th century).
Located 7 km from Verdon-sur-Mer, the lighthouse can be visited from April to October, aboard a fast motor launch departing from Pointe de Grave (the crossing takes 30 minutes).
Duration of excursion: about 4 hours.
Watch out: you’ll get your feet wet when disembarking!
Reservation required, at:
+33 5 56 09 62 93 or +33 6 09 73 30 84
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Activities and leisure facilitiesVedettes La Bohême II et III
Visite du Phare de Cordouan, promenades et pêche en mer. Excursions pour groupes.
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Natural HeritageMarais du Conseiller
Discover the fauna and flora that thrive in the reclaimed marshes.
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Natural HeritageMarais du Logit
Discover the fauna and flora that thrive in the reclaimed marshes.
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