The nature of Gironde offers to the curiosity of the walker multiple and singular spaces: ocean, vineyards, forests, lakes, rivers compose an infinity of landscapes.
The grandiose panoramas of the Bassin d’Arcachon, theEstuary or the vineyards as far as the eye can see, rub shoulders with a more secret nature, whose intimacy is revealed during a walk in the immense pine forest of the South-Gironde and the Bassin d’Arcachon.
4200 km of hiking trails including 2300 km of marked paths open to mountain bikes crisscross the department through the vineyards, the pine forest, along the coastline or the Estuary. The paths wind along the hillsides, along the rivers, in the heart of the vineyards; the bicycle paths follow the old railroad tracks, follow the coastal dunes and lead to the closest possible view of the heritage and local traditions.
Wherever he is in Gironde, the walker is always close to the forest, the vineyards, a castle or the sea. Walks are an excellent way to get to know the Gironde better, to share the art of living of its inhabitants.
If you’re looking for family activities in Bordeaux, you’ve come to the right place. We have listed 10 activities that will appeal to young and old. Whether you like museums, parks or shows, we have what you need. So, don’t wait any longer and discover Bordeaux! 1. Visit a vineyard Bordeaux has more than 10,000 … Read more
The Palais Rohan in Bordeaux, France, is a city hall like no other. This eighteenth-century palace was built for Archbishop Ferdinand-Maximilien-Mériadec and has since housed the mayor of Bordeaux and the city’s municipal offices. But that’s not all that makes the Palais Rohan so special… The Palais Rohan is one of the most recognizable buildings … Read more
Founded in 1273, the Castrum of “Blavini Mons” became a Bastide under English rule in 1322, by decision of Edward II. Blasimon dominates the valley of the Gamage and the splendid Benedictine abbey church of Saint-Nicolas, famous for its façade (classified M.H.). Nearby, the Departmental Sports and Leisure Area with supervised beach, fishing, various leisure … Read more
Bastide of English origin founded in 1315 by Amaury de Craon, Seneschal of the King of England, Créon was the seat of the great royal provostry of the Entre-deux-Mers until the Revolution. It has remained a commercial city with renowned markets and fairs and an intense associative and cultural life. The Place de la Prévôté, … Read more
On the banks of the Garonne, the Bastide was founded in 1280 for the King of England. From that time, the original geometric plan, the blocks of houses, the central square with some arcades, two of the four fortified gates, three towers and a large part of the surrounding wall remain. At night, this heritage … Read more
Monségur, the only bastide of height in the Gironde, founded in 1265 by Eleanor of Provence, has preserved the original plan characteristic of bastides, the square with its completely renovated roofs, a very beautiful glass and cast iron market hall, a church typical of the bastides of the Languedoc type (listed in the M.H. inventory), … Read more
During your visit to the castle Les Tuileries, you will appreciate to discover or better know the know-how of our ancestors through a cooperage museum.
The park, with a surface of four hectares, is articulated around several spaces: a meadow opened on the hillsides of Entre-deux-Mers, an undergrowth, an orchard of fruit trees and not far from the famous “terrace of Malagar”, a vegetable garden. As a symbol of Mauriac, it is difficult not to refer to the long avenue … Read more
Founded in 1281 by King Edward I, the Bastide of Sauveterre, located at a crossroads of traffic routes, was particularly important both economically and strategically. During the Hundred Years War, it changed ten times its suzerain to finally become French in 1451. The central square with its arcades and four listed gates remain from the … Read more
Founded in the 13th century on a rocky spur, Pellegrue has two renovated churches, Saint-André (in the town – listed in the M.H. inventory), Genas (on the Duras road) and three partly destroyed. It also has three castles located on the heights, vestiges of its historical past: castle of Boyrac Ségur, from the 15th century, … Read more
If you are looking to go for a walk in Gironde, you will be surprised by the variety of landscapes and possible activities. The Atlantic coast is lined with beautiful beaches, forests and castles are numerous in the hinterland. From Bordeaux to Saint-Emilion, passing by Arcachon and Pauillac, discover our suggestions of strolls in Gironde … Read more
