Discover natural treasures near Camping La Rotonde

Welcome to Hourtin, in the heart of the harbor, the "Île aux Enfants" and on the edge of the largest lake in France. Discover its heritage and landscapes by following this itinerary through the resort. Come and get your booklet at the Tourist Office and once you have answered all the questions, bring it back to check your answers.

For a walk an hour without effort in the summer heat, forward for the shaded path of Rousserolles: the view of Lake Pointe du Gaouléou worth the trip! Surveying the shaded path maritime pine, common oak and holm oaks is found to be the most pleasant in the summer heat, no need to brush your little cream, here they risk nothing! Even under the sun, seeing the tip of Gaouléou is almost essential, it is one of the few places that make you enjoy a 360 degree view of the lake. Enriching its reading table presenting the flora and fauna of the lake is undeniable. Point is also the support of a reed, a lakeside zone that must whet your curiosity because it is home to many species of fish, dragonflies and songbirds: a bird family composed blackbirds, sparrows, larks ... With luck you will come across the warbler warbler, a small bird that spins amid the reeds...

Discover the shores of the lake of Hourtin with this short circuit, easy for young and old. Accessible all year round, this trail goes through the pine and oak forest and takes you to the edge of the lake for magnificent views.

The "sentier des chevreuils sportifs" is the largest pedestrian loop in Piqueyrot. Marked out in red, this circuit is an extension of the loops of La Lobélie and Les Rousserolles. The walk along the lake is simply splendid and crosses small wild beaches. Then follow a signpost in the heart of the forest and on the dunes to get closer to the top of the maritime pines.

In the heart of the Hourtin nature reserve, the Contaut lagoon is an exceptional natural site and is one of the links in the chain of ponds and marshes that stretch behind the coastal dunes This footpath takes you through the royal osmonds and giant ferns. A wooden footbridge ensures a comfortable discovery and allows you to appreciate a typical woodland of wetlands in the process of natural drying. Interpretation panels are placed throughout this walk The Balades à Roulettes® (BR®) are short, quiet walks, with a pushchair or a small bicycle, or adapted for people with reduced mobility (in a wheelchair), proposed by the French Federation of Rambling of the Gironde.

In the heart of the Nature Reserve of the Dunes and Marshes of Hourtin, the oak path is a haven of peace. After the Contaut Lagoon, follow this 3km circuit to discover the ancient dunes and the magnificent hundred-year-old oaks that adorn this forest. At the end of the route, dare to climb the dune to see the remarkable view of the lake and the marshes.

After the Contaut lagoon and the oak path in Hourtin, extend your journey to discover the Crêtes path. A red marked trail of 2 hours in the heart of the so-called "modern" dunes. Walk to the highest point of the reserve to observe the view of the Contaut Lagoon and its marshy areas.

Discovering the trail "green" family Reserve dunes and marshes Hourtin accessible to all by his lack of difficulty, perfect for picnics cool. Ideal for summer visits away from heat, trail 1 km from the lagoon Contaut offers fresh and is right for your family getaways. Even your little ones will find it a soul of explorers coming to the meeting of the lagoon and animals that come refuge. His path easily accessible overcoming the marsh by a wooden walkway, perfectly integrated into the landscape allows you to go to the meeting of the flora and fauna of the lagoon. Surrounded by royal ferns, giant ferns those that give the impression to your children to immerse themselves in the time of dinosaurs. Surrounded by willows and reeds, are the dragonflies, turtles and herons that come up at the turn of the trail. Down the road, big and small you can hide behind the wooden fence to watch the birds

14 km of shaded trails to discover the charm of the Natural Reserve of the Dunes and Marais Hourtin! In addition to traditional maritime pines, the forest of oaks, real protection for atypical Médoc Ocean, offers views and unforgettable memories. Very little hilly, and taking part in the course of the Vélodyssée this family trail crosses the starting several hiking in Hourtin beach, very significant in the morning or late afternoon especially. Another plus: the summer, press the pedals a few more moments, and leave the loop of Genêts, to rally Contaut Lagoon where you can admire during the day the European pond turtle, a turtle, bask in the sun ...

The Ourmes Camping holidays are active, varied and relaxing. Due to its position, 400 meters from the largest freshwater lake in France and 10 km from the ocean, the Camping Ourmes Hourtin is the ideal place for family holidays. At the heart of a landscaped park (7hec), it is possible to pitch a tent, caravan or ask her to get in a motorhome! The pitches are naturally delimited at least 100m². Rental of mobile homes and canvas bungalow is possible! Within the campsite many activities and services are at your disposal: swimming pool with paddling pool, restaurant, food, cultural visits, sports competitions, activities (day + evening) and the Club for children 5/12 years. The campsite Ourmes is the only camping in Hourtin with tourism and disability label for mentally and physically with suitable Mobile Homes.

The chalet les Mascottes in Hourtin has all the necessary comfort to welcome a family in a warm setting.

HOUSE. 55 m². 2 bedroom, 1 double bed (140 cms) 2 single beds (80 cms). Living room, colour TV, american kitchen, micro wave, washing machine. Shower room. WC. Terrace. Enclosed garden, garden furniture, barbecue.

This old farmhouse is located in a quiet and remote location with big open land (2000 sq yrds). It has 2 terraces, fitted kitchen with microwave/dining-room opening onto lounge. 1 bedroom (1 double bed) with en suite shower room and closed fireplace (logs provided). 2 bedrooms ( 1 double bd, 2 single bds) shower room, wc. Electrical heating. Possibility to rent sheets (16€/set), bathroom linen (16€/pers). House-cleaning provided : 50€. Kitchen linen provided for free.

The gîte Océan is located between the gîte Sous Bois on the left and the gîte Pinède on the right, facing the swimming pool. It is composed on the ground floor of a main room with an equipped kitchen and dining room, an adjoining living room, a bedroom equipped with a bed 160, a bathroom and an independent wc. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, each with two 90x190 beds, as well as an independent toilet with washbasin. Electric heating. Wifi. Sheets, towels and table linen are included in the price. Possibility of cleaning at the end of the stay (paying service). Visitor's tax in supplement. Unheated swimming pool available from June 1st to September 30th (hours of use: from 10am to 9pm). Arrivals possible until 6.30 pm.

Located in the heart of the Médoc, 5 kilometres from the ocean beaches, the Domaine du Flamand offers 4 gîtes in a pleasant environment in the heart of a park with a shared swimming pool, boules pitch, table tennis. The gîte Pinède is composed on the ground floor of a main room with an equipped kitchen and dining room, an adjoining living room, a bedroom equipped with a bed 160 and a bed 90, a bathroom and an independent toilet. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, each with two 90x190 beds, as well as an independent toilet with washbasin. Electric heating. Wifi. Sheets, towels and table linen are included in the price. Possibility of cleaning at the end of the stay (paying service). Visitor's tax in supplement. supplement. Unheated swimming pool available from June 1st to September 30th (hours of use: from 10am to 9pm). Arrivals possible until 6.30 pm.

Located in a peaceful wooded area, this beautifully renovated old house used to be a sap gatherer's residence. It is divided into 2 holiday homes, each with its own terrace, garden furniture and barbecue. Caretaker and 3rd holiday rental on property. Big enclosed ground with swings common to all rentals. 2 adult bicycles and 1 teenager's mountain bike. Cycling path next to grounds. Open plan small kitchen/dining area/lounge with sofa bed and closed fireplace (logs provided). 2 bedrooms (1 double, 2 single beds) Shower room, wc. Electrical heating. House-cleaning : 50€. Shops in immediate vicinity opened during tourist season. Someone on location to welcome you until 6.30 pm. Household linen not provided. Tourist tax : 0.22€/person/day, free from children under 13 years old.

Located in a peaceful wooded area, this beautifully renovated old house used to be a sap gatherer's residence. It is divided into 2 holiday homes, each with its own terrace, garden furniture and barbecue. Caretaker and 3rd holiday rental on property. Big enclosed ground with swings common to all rentals. 2 adult bicycles and 1 teenager's mountain bike. Cycling path next to grounds. Open plan small kitchen/dining area/lounge with sofa bed and closed fireplace (logs provided). 2 bedrooms (1 double, 2 single beds) Shower room, wc. Electrical heating. House-cleaning : 50€. Shops in immediate vicinity opened during tourist season. Someone on location to welcome you until 6.30 pm. Household linen not provided.

La Grange aux Jeux, located in the heart of l'île aux Enfants, has three quality multi-purpose rooms.

You have the possibility to rent the municipal hall, annex, André Lagune and the games barn. The congress hall is particularly suitable for professional meetings. It has four rooms, including a plenary room of 350 M2 that can be divided into three rooms. Internet connection.

A water park hilarious. You feel like you break out? It's in our water park you will find your happiness. Locate Lake Hourtin in water at over 25 ° C, the Splash Park is surrounded by pine trees. A place full of sensations with family, colleagues or friends. Our water park includes a wide variety of inflatables. You slip on slides, jump on trampolines, climb climbing walls, jump height and finally you get catapulted into the water. This is guaranteed fun! All this in an environment secured by our lifeguard rescuer (mandatory wearing of life jackets). Whether you are big or small, you will not be disappointed with this unique and fun water experience. For children, there must be at least 7 years and know the basics of swimming. The right idea for your events: weddings, birthdays, summer camps, bachelor parties girl and boy lives. Where's My Water?

The church of Ste Hélène d'Hourtin was built in 1868 as a successor to the old church of Ste Hélène de l'Etang near Carcans, then to the first church on the market square of Hourtin. (The last restoration i The church is composed of a central vessel with 5 bays and 2 collaterals. Inside, the polychrome decoration dates back to the end of the 19th century. The friezes, restored in the 1990s, decorate the choir's colonnade in modern tones. The starry sky of the apse has disappeared, as well as the red and gold drape under the stained glass windows, damaged by water infiltration. The keystones of the nave's rib vaults bear various inscriptions, some of which are in Latin. The stained glass windows were restored between 1959 and 1960. Those in the choir are dedicated to St Helene, St Louis, patron saint of the Lord of Lesparre and to the 4 evangelists. The stained glass windows of the sid

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Come and discover our Franco-Vietnamese cuisine based on fresh vegetables and fruit, aromatic herbs and subtle marinades that sublimate bobun beef or Poké Bowl salmon in summer, and ramen chicken or satay cod yesterday. Not forgetting the "Maison" chicken crousty, a must-try. In a cosy setting, flavors, delicacies and generosity will be on the menu.

Enjoy summer with simplicity! Located on the square of Carcans Plage, this family and relaxed restaurant is ideal to calm down a big hunger after a surfing session or a day on the beach, in the nicely decorated room or on the shaded terrace. The Galipo offers a varied and quality cuisine with good fresh products: fish, meat, bruchettas, pasta, excellent pizzas with fine and crispy dough, every lunchtime a different dish of the day, various desserts, children's menu .... A quick service, very welcoming and smiling. It's good, it's fresh, it's home-made and at a nice price. All the dishes are to take away.

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alexandre and Laura welcome you in the heart of the pedestrian street in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We offer a daily lunchtime menu made with fresh produce, as well as a menu of dishes that changes with the seasons and our own tastes. We also have a charming, shady, private terrace

In a warm setting with a beautiful terrace, this restaurant in Lesparre offers traditional cuisine but also dishes with Caribbean flavors, your taste buds will remember!

Virginie et Sandra, two women who are passionated about all things Medoc ! Both deriving from this emblematic area known for its quality of life and excellence of land, Virginie and Sandra are two keen epicureans who love gastronomy and wines and, above all, sharing them among family and friends. Virginie and Sandra met each other during a bottling at the Château Saikouk. Since then they have worked in different fields until recently when MyMEDOC was born !

Chef Christophe Lefrançais serves his famous Paëlla Royale for lunch and dinner on opening days, and couscous on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You can also take your portions home with you! For events of at least 20 people. Halal dishes available. Delivery possible.

Discover a peaceful and harmonious place where you can relax with family or friends. Our original concept camping holiday themed allows you to find in a single location, near the lake and the ocean: manicured campsites, upscale accommodations, traditional or unusual, original games and cultural activities and authentic, a range of modern services and a center of Western Riding and Pony Club recognized: Westerlies. Several types of accommodation to choose from: new mobile homes comfortable, furnished bungalows and teepees. Rental and sales of bicycles. Tex-Mex restaurant, pizzeria with takeaway. Horseback riding with baptism, during or horseback ride.

The Ourmes Camping holidays are active, varied and relaxing. Due to its position, 400 meters from the largest freshwater lake in France and 10 km from the ocean, the Camping Ourmes Hourtin is the ideal place for family holidays. At the heart of a landscaped park (7hec), it is possible to pitch a tent, caravan or ask her to get in a motorhome! The pitches are naturally delimited at least 100m². Rental of mobile homes and canvas bungalow is possible! Within the campsite many activities and services are at your disposal: swimming pool with paddling pool, restaurant, food, cultural visits, sports competitions, activities (day + evening) and the Club for children 5/12 years. The campsite Ourmes is the only camping in Hourtin with tourism and disability label for mentally and physically with suitable Mobile Homes.

Peace and quiet in the area of Résinière! The real holiday by meeting Agathe, the campsite owner! Always very happy to welcome you will share with you tips and ideas for you to enjoy walks of océanesques holiday! Between Hourtin and Hourtin Port, the area Résinière is above all a place that exudes nature with landscaping "zenifiants"! Camping human scale (and family!), They are 36 mobile homes on very comfortable spacious pitches and with little vis-à-vis. On site, children can enjoy the heated pool, the playground and even a football field! You can indulge in the joys of bowls on the bowling green. What we love?! The games room for children with table football! Can rent bikes on site, ideal to reach the lake in less than 5 minutes!

Come and enjoy this charming little house fully equipped with its enclosed garden and veranda in a quiet residence close to the largest natural lake in France. Located in Hourtin-Port, it is ideal for family stays: its beach and its charming little port are equipped with children's games and many water activities. You will find restaurants and shops on site, bike rental nearby to take advantage of the many tracks around the lake. The ocean, with its powerful waves and immense beaches, is 15km away and the centre of Hourtin is 2km away.

The chalet les Mascottes in Hourtin has all the necessary comfort to welcome a family in a warm setting.

Semi-detached chalet for 4 people, consisting of a kitchenette, a living room, a bedroom with 1 bed 140, a bedroom with 2 bunk beds of 90, a shower room and a toilet. It is located 300 meters from the largest lake in France (Carcans-Hourtin lake - blue flag of France) with a supervised beach in summer, marina and water activities.

Semi-detached chalet for 4 people, consisting of a kitchenette, a living room, a bedroom with 1 bed 140, a bedroom with 2 bunk beds of 90, a shower room and a toilet. It is located 300 meters from the largest lake in France (Carcans-Hourtin lake - blue flag of France) with a supervised beach in summer, marina and water activities.

Chalets Cottages 3 rooms (5 persons) 35 m2 with a wooden terrace ± 15 m2, enclosed private grounds, reserved parking. Situated in an enclosed pedestrian residential park with trees in Hourtin Port. Chalets "comfort" or "great relaxing comfort" refurbished (furniture, interior and exterior) The cottages' great comfort relaxation "have a bedroom with 1 double bed and wardrobes, bedroom with 2 bunk beds + 1 bed simple wardrobe, a bathroom with Italian shower and hydro-massage jets, separate toilet, kitchen (dishwasher, oven, microwave, electric stove, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster ...), a living room, sofa, flat screen TV (TNT), wooden terrace with pergola, garden furniture overlooking a fenced private land, sun, stone barbecue ....

You dream about holidays " feet in the water ", the residence the Small Bridge(Deck) is summit for you! Consisted of apartments distributed in islands, the Residence the Small Bridge(Deck) to Hourtin proposes several types(chaps) of accommodation(hosting): of the studio in the apartment from 2 to 6 people. Everything for holidays in family or even with the beloved one! All the accommodations(hostings) are provided with a terrace or with a balcony to take advantage at the most of the médocain sun. Giving directly onto the lake of Hourtin-Carcans, you take advantage of a beautiful situation to appreciate(estimate) the aquatic leisure activities. In only 400m, you will join the port(bearing) as well as the businesses. It is ideal to make some purchases during your holidays to Hourtin. The residence has a swimming pool warmed with paddling pool and spa bath

A family residence as closely as possible to the Port(Bearing)! To Hourtin, the Residence of the Port(Bearing) proposes you rents of apartments and independent studios from 2 to 6 people. In American plan or in half board, the residence is an ideal frame(executive) for magnificent holidays. A team of dynamic animation is for your care to spend holidays in family calmly. Every day the children can join their friends to the club children. Activities are proposed to them according to the age bracket. A program of visits and excursions is specially concocted to make you discover the assets(trump cards) of our beautiful region. At the foot of the residence, is the Island to the children, better than a playground, a " island of games(sets) ". A unique(only) place, a fort, a pyramid, or your children can invent