Pause Verte: Discover Cozes and Charente-Maritime

The Vélodyssée®, the Eurovéloroute n°1 crosses France, from Roscoff to Hendaye and is one of the longest European routes, essentially on its own. Your journey in Gironde will take you along the tracks of the Medoc coastline and the Bassin d'Arcachon of Arcachon. You will discover the charm of Soulac-sur-Mer, the scents of the pine forests, the lakes of the Medoc and the Bay of Arcachon, a lagoon opening onto the ocean. You are here in the kingdom of bicycle paths! Your journey in Gironde ends in apotheosis and in all beauty on the Dune du Pilat!

From the Pointe de Grave in Le Verdon-sur-Mer, gateway to the largest estuary in Europe, the Saint Jacques de Compostelle Coastal Way in Gironde starts here. Walk along this forest path to reach Soulac-sur-Mer with your family, on a tour or with friends. View of the Cordouan lighthouse, passage near the remains of the Atlantic Wall bunkers and finally the old village of Soulac-sur-Mer are on the agenda!

Discover the commune of Jau Dignac and Loirac, a former island in the Gironde estuary. At the bend in the road you can see the Green Lizard Lacerta Viridis basking in the sun or a European Study Ernis Orbicularis... Nature discovery hike through the dikes with a view of the Gironde Estuary, the mattes (polders), the marshes, the channels and the port of Richard. From the 18m high lighthouse-museum of Richard, you will be able to enjoy a magnificent 360° landscape.

From Soulac to Lacanau, follow the superb shaded cycle paths of the Aquitaine coastline to the Arcachon basin. Ride along the Pointe Médoc, a multi-faceted territory, depending on whether you are riding along the west coast or along the estuary and vineyards. This section of the itinerary invites you to discover, among other things, the charm of the old villas of Soulac-sur-Mer, the smells of the pine forests, the freshwater lakes of the Médoc, the pond of Cousseau, Lacanau-Océan? Wide open spaces of natural reserves and ocean beaches...

From the Gironde estuary to the Atlantic Ocean, this itinerary is an ideal nature walk for the whole family in Le Verdon sur Mer. Located a few kilometres from Soulac-sur-Mer, this route offers a diversity of landscapes: maritime pine forests, marshes.. The itinerary that we propose to you borrows several types of ways: streets in the city center, a cycle track, a forest road and a forest road in limestone. There is no continuous signposting throughout the walk, but the paths are logical and the description of the itinerary will be enough to guide you.

Discover the commune of Jau Dignac and Loirac, former island of the estuary of the Gironde. At the turning of a path you can see the Lizard Green Lacerta Viridis basking in the sun or a European Cistude Ernis Orbicularis ... No difficulty, no difference in height. Discovery hike through the archaeological site of "La Chapelle Saint-Siméon", the near, the mattes, passing through the hamlet and the Port of Goulée. Length: 2.9 km Time: 0h45 Departure: Port of Goulée

A walking route rich in outstanding natural heritage, offering an opportunity to discover the marsh and oyster-farming port of this small village of Talais. Starting from the village church and passing through the mattes, you'll reach this old oyster-farming port lined with unusual huts. If you're feeling brave, the walk will take you all the way to the estuary...

On the banks of the Gironde estuary, a hiking route rich in remarkable natural heritage that gives you the opportunity to discover the Talais marsh and its oyster port. And why not a small oyster tasting? Along your walk, you can also discover the mattes, these cultivated lands which are below the level of the highest tides.

Two paths of Petite Randonnée Discover the commune of Valeyrac and the port of Goulée, a small harbor typical of the estuary where you can picnic or eat. It is a walk in an environment of calm and relaxation, where you will discover the two facets of Valeyrac: The estuary and the vineyard. At the turning of a path you can see the Green Lizard (Lacerta Viridis) basking in the sun or a Cistude d'Europe (Emis Orbicularis) ... Boule de Goulée: No difficulty, no elevation. Hiking discovery of nature.

Starting from the town centre of Valeyrac or the charming port of Goulée, take this hiking trail through the famous Médoc vineyards and observe the immensity of the Gironde estuary from the mattes. Remarkable viewpoints are waiting for you An ideal family outing for a breath of fresh air.

Nestled on the edge of the Gironde estuary, in the charming and picturesque little "Port de Richard", Martine and Pascal de La Mare open the doors of their haven of peace, the Haras de la Mellerie, and invite you to enjoy a moment out of time. Here, you'll live to the rhythm of nature and your desires, to the rhythm of a horse's stride. And as the Médoc peninsula abounds in treasures, we invite you to discover its heritage, vineyards and sandy beaches. Set in a lush, flower-filled setting, Le Haras, with its blend of 18th-century and contemporary architecture, offers an independently-accessible bed & breakfast that will win you over with its furnishings and inspired atmosphere. Breakfast is served inside or outside, depending on the season. Self-catering cottage also on the property.

Cabanieux 3 is one of 3 holiday homes where you'll enjoy a shaded landscaped garden with children swings and games. Open plan kitchen with microwave, lounge area, 3 bedrooms (1 double bed, 1 large single bed, 2 single beds), shower room, wc. Electrical heating.

Located on a property between the Gironde estuary, the tip of the Médoc, and the Atlantic coast, as part of a complex comprising three guesthouses, stay at Michel’s guesthouse. You’ll have access to a tree-lined garden with patio furniture, a terrace, a barbecue, and parking right next to the cottage. The cottage features a kitchen, a living room with a lounge area, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds), a bathroom, and a separate toilet. A fan is available for hot summer days. End-of-stay cleaning fee is extra. Tourist tax is extra. Shared washing machine with the other guesthouses, as well as games for children. Electric heating not included; weekly heating fee is an additional charge. Linens (sheets, towels, kitchen linens) not provided. During your stay, you’ll set out to explore the region and its vineyards—perhaps by canoe? You can take a break on our long ocean beaches.

Set in an old 18th-century Médoc building, in a quiet hamlet near the Gironde estuary, with terrace, pergola area for relaxing, ping-pong table, outdoor games for children. Large living room with kitchen, dining room and lounge, fireplace, board games. Two bedrooms on the ground floor, one with 1 bed 160*200 and the other with 2 beds 0.90cm. A mezzanine with 1 bed 140*200. Shower room, separate toilet. Electric heating. Kitchen linen provided. Linen rental and end-of-stay cleaning optional. A wheelbarrow of wood is offered during the off-season. 4 adult bicycles available free of charge. A Green Up socket is available for electric vehicles, at extra charge (meter). Rental reserved exclusively for private individuals.

Welcome to Villa Polder, a charming vacation home in Saint Vivien de Médoc, a typical Nord Médoc village nestled between estuary, forest and ocean. Whether you're with family or friends, it's the ideal place to spend your vacations and discover the many riches of the Médoc: the beautiful ocean beaches of the Atlantic coast, the famous Médoc châteaux route, the ports of the Gironde estuary and much more. This new single-storey house is located in a quiet, pleasant residential environment, just a stone's throw from the village center and its amenities. It features an enclosed garden, a terrace with garden furniture and barbecue, a private swimming pool (6mx3m depth 1.350m) and parking. For your leisure activities, petanque and Molky fields (petanque balls and Molky game available). Bed linen, towels and heating included.

Cabanieux 2 is one of 3 holiday homes where you'll enjoy a enclosed shaded landscaped garden with children swings and games. Kitchen with microwave, dining-room with lounge area, 2 bdrs (1 dble, 2 sgle beds), shower room, wc. Electrical heating.

Ideally located 50 meters from the beach, our Dunes apartment offers a soothing interlude with an ocean view, a magical sunrise over the pine forest and rooftops of Soulac, and a magnificent beach. Whether you're a couple or a family, you're sure to fall in love! Forget the car for the duration of your stay, everything is close at hand: the town center is just 500 meters away, with its shops, restaurants and covered market, as well as the seafront, bike paths and forest trails. Located on the second floor of a secure residence (building entrance with digicode) with elevator, our apartment has been carefully renovated. The rental price includes wifi access, bed linen (beds made on arrival), towels and table linen. Private parking space in the residence. No smoking.

Close to the Gironde estuary, in the heart of the Rollan de By vineyards, this accommodation welcomes you in an elegant chartreuse of blond stone with typical Bordeaux vineyard architecture. In a charming and relaxing setting, you can enjoy one of 6 spacious and comfortable rooms, each with its own universe, bathroom, sofa, flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi, in a hushed atmosphere that invites you to travel. The hotel also boasts a pleasant terrace overlooking the garden. Located in Bégadan, in the heart of the Médoc, 5 km from the estuary, an hour from Bordeaux and close to the beaches of Montalivet, Hourtin and Lacanau, this unique place also offers tastings and tours on site. Breakfast included.

In Soulac-sur-Mer, a charming seaside resort nestled at the tip of the Médoc, discover our apartment ideally located to take full advantage of the Atlantic coast. Just a few steps from the lively town center, its shops and restaurants, and less than a kilometer from the ocean beaches, you'll enjoy a privileged location for a vacation all on foot. Located on the 2nd floor of a private residence, the apartment can accommodate 2 to 4 people. Its balcony, overlooking wooded areas, offers a peaceful, leafy setting. The apartment comprises a convivial living area with fully-equipped kitchenette, dining area and lounge opening onto the balcony, a bedroom/TV room with a 160x200 bed that converts into a sofa, a bathroom with bathtub, and a separate toilet. Electric heating. End-of-stay cleaning included. Free public parking in the street.

Bicycle service area with picnic area at Pointe de Grave, on the edge of the estuary, an exceptional break with a view of the Gironde estuary

The Pointe de Grave is the extreme north of the Médoc, between Bordeaux and the Atlantic Ocean. It is located at the mouth of the Gironde Estuary, opposite the town of Royan. This geographical configuration, unique in France, makes it of great ornithological interest during pre-marital migration: the "funnel" effect concentrates the birds that migrate along the coast and those that, further inland, are reluctant to cross the estuary and follow the bank to its end. These two flows then converge above the Pointe de Grave before crossing the estuary in the direction of the Charente-Maritime and, beyond, towards Northern Europe and Siberia LPO Aquitaine coordinates the scientific monitoring of the migration, carried out every year from March to May. More than a hundred species are observed during the three months of monitoring.

Discovery of headlights and tags through models, animated maps, 3D animation, old documents, markup material. From the top of the tower, magnificent magnificent views of the coast and the Cordouan lighthouse. In the garden featured boatman relief from the lighthouse of Cordouan.

Discover the fauna and flora that thrive in the reclaimed marshes.

Get to know more about the Gironde Estuary and the phenomenon of fish and bird migration, in the capable hands of members of the CURUMA association.

Discover the fauna and flora that thrive in the reclaimed marshes.

Discover the fauna and flora that thrive in the reclaimed marshes.

Until the 15th century, Talais was an island between ocean and estuary The area was drained at the end of the 16th century by order of Henry IV The proximity of the ocean and its beaches, the beauty of the most beautiful estuary in Europe, the charm of the marshes, are today at the origin of a developing tourist activity: visits to oyster farms and oyster tasting.

2014 saw the resumption of oyster farming along the estuary, which had previously been banned. The quality of the water now allows oysters to be matured in the marsh for sale to private individuals. The site also boasts a leisure area where the common denominator is a love of nature, including fishing and the observation of seabirds such as curlews, plovers, redshanks and various sandpipers.... There is also a picnic area where you can eat on site in a peaceful setting. A fishing net is available for visitors, mainly for mules and mullets, and can be hired from the Mairie.

As a former student of the nomadic cuisine training of chef Thierry Marx, I offer you a quality catering service and take care of everything for your birthday, wedding, wedding day, baptism, company meal, house-warming party, family meal ... adapting to your budget and your tastes! Delivery is also possible. Try the original and trendy experience of a food truck in your garden.

A beachside brasserie where you can eat with your feet in the water!

Small village restaurant, warm welcome and concerts

Miam-Miam Glou-Glou has been welcoming you for many years. The sunny terrace or shady area is a great place to take advantage of any occasion! The menu features a multitude of delights, from pizzas to regional dishes, not forgetting ice creams and crêpes.

Traditional restaurant, the hotel-restaurant of the pines works fresh products of quality in the service of a card which privileges the soil and the region with for example one of their specialties, the lamprey. They emphasize a warm welcome where well-being is the priority.

Traditional restaurant in the heart of the village. Traditional cuisine based on fresh produce, prepared with finesse and care

This restaurant is unique in the Médoc Unique also by its different atmospheres, from the large animated room to the elegant terrace or the cosy VIP room. Without forgetting the numerous theme evenings with various artists or just a DJ to make you dance until the end of the night... Also think of the restaurant Gaillanaï for birthdays, weddings, group meals up to 120 people.

The restaurant "l'Atelier" was born from the collaboration of two friends: Dylan & Marylou. It was the marriage of a passion for meat and cooking, and the coming together of these two worlds that made L'Atelier possible. Boucherie Pigout's reputation for "quality products and service" is well established L'Atelier will sublimate Pigout products: that's the concept and the bold gamble taken by the two friends! In a friendly atmosphere, with a pleasant terrace, come and discover the new flavours of traditional dishes, or simply spend a moment over a charcuterie board and a good glass of wine!

Do you like unusual sites? Then come and discover the Maison de Grave. On a territory of the Coastal Conservatory, 200 meters from the beach, this magnificent site offers 32 beds in two forms of accommodation: rooms or dormitories (cells for 2 people). Cut from the world, in the heart of the forest, you will live in communion with nature. For more comfort, the Maison de Grave will welcome you, if you wish, in its restaurant where you will taste a subtle homemade cuisine. Possibility of privatizing the place.

Former relay of Post Office to Horse of the XIXth century in stones of Gironde, your lodging of charm for 4 to 5 people was entirely renovated to bring you comfort and heat. The softness of the stone, wood and lime contribute to the serenity of the atmosphere. The accommodation is composed of a living room with equipped kitchen, dining area, sitting area with library, two bedrooms with electric beds for relaxation, 2 bathrooms. It opens onto a terrace with garden furniture, plancha and deckchairs as well as a private garden with trees.

Nestled on the edge of the Gironde estuary, in the charming and picturesque little "Port de Richard", Martine and Pascal de La Mare open the doors of their haven of peace, the Haras de la Mellerie, and invite you to enjoy a moment out of time. Here, you'll live to the rhythm of nature and your desires, to the rhythm of a horse's stride. And as the Médoc peninsula abounds in treasures, we invite you to discover its heritage, vineyards and sandy beaches. Set in a lush, flower-filled setting, Le Haras, with its blend of 18th-century and contemporary architecture, offers an independently-accessible bed & breakfast that will win you over with its furnishings and inspired atmosphere. Breakfast is served inside or outside, depending on the season. Self-catering cottage also on the property.

Cabanieux 3 is one of 3 holiday homes where you'll enjoy a shaded landscaped garden with children swings and games. Open plan kitchen with microwave, lounge area, 3 bedrooms (1 double bed, 1 large single bed, 2 single beds), shower room, wc. Electrical heating.

Located on a property between the Gironde estuary, the tip of the Médoc, and the Atlantic coast, as part of a complex comprising three guesthouses, stay at Michel’s guesthouse. You’ll have access to a tree-lined garden with patio furniture, a terrace, a barbecue, and parking right next to the cottage. The cottage features a kitchen, a living room with a lounge area, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds), a bathroom, and a separate toilet. A fan is available for hot summer days. End-of-stay cleaning fee is extra. Tourist tax is extra. Shared washing machine with the other guesthouses, as well as games for children. Electric heating not included; weekly heating fee is an additional charge. Linens (sheets, towels, kitchen linens) not provided. During your stay, you’ll set out to explore the region and its vineyards—perhaps by canoe? You can take a break on our long ocean beaches.

Set in an old 18th-century Médoc building, in a quiet hamlet near the Gironde estuary, with terrace, pergola area for relaxing, ping-pong table, outdoor games for children. Large living room with kitchen, dining room and lounge, fireplace, board games. Two bedrooms on the ground floor, one with 1 bed 160*200 and the other with 2 beds 0.90cm. A mezzanine with 1 bed 140*200. Shower room, separate toilet. Electric heating. Kitchen linen provided. Linen rental and end-of-stay cleaning optional. A wheelbarrow of wood is offered during the off-season. 4 adult bicycles available free of charge. A Green Up socket is available for electric vehicles, at extra charge (meter). Rental reserved exclusively for private individuals.

Welcome to Villa Polder, a charming vacation home in Saint Vivien de Médoc, a typical Nord Médoc village nestled between estuary, forest and ocean. Whether you're with family or friends, it's the ideal place to spend your vacations and discover the many riches of the Médoc: the beautiful ocean beaches of the Atlantic coast, the famous Médoc châteaux route, the ports of the Gironde estuary and much more. This new single-storey house is located in a quiet, pleasant residential environment, just a stone's throw from the village center and its amenities. It features an enclosed garden, a terrace with garden furniture and barbecue, a private swimming pool (6mx3m depth 1.350m) and parking. For your leisure activities, petanque and Molky fields (petanque balls and Molky game available). Bed linen, towels and heating included.