Location
- 6 people
- Pets allowed
Camping holidays
de la Côte d’Argent at Hourtin in Gironde
Cordouan lighthouse
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cordouan lighthouse is a unique site steeped in history. Built at sea, the Versailles of the Seas is an architectural masterpiece in the heart of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. For over 400 years, it has been guiding boats through theGironde estuary with pride and elegance. A camping holiday in Gironde is the perfect opportunity to discover it.
Discover the Cordouan lighthouse
To discover the Cordouan lighthouse is to immerse yourself in its history and exceptional architecture. Built of white Saintonge stone in the late 16th century, this 37-metre-high (68-metre-high since it was raised in 1790) landmark guides boats. Nicknamed the “Royal Lighthouse” or the “Versailles of the Seas”, the Cordouan lighthouse was built by Henry III in response to the numerous shipwrecks in the Gironde estuary.
How do I get to Cordouan lighthouse?
There are several ways to get to the Cordouan lighthouse on a camping holiday in Gironde.
Vedette La Bohême
The “La Bohême” speedboats, departing from Le Verdon-sur-Mer, offer memorable sea tours of the local flora and fauna, as well as its architectural heritage.
Cruises
From Royan, cruises welcome visitors aboard the boat “Le Jules Verne”. For 4 hours, passengers can discover the site and learn about its history on a guided tour, including a stopover. A welcome from the Cordouan lighthouse keepers promises total immersion in the site.
Visit with your own boat
You can visit the Cordouan lighthouse with your own boat. However, you’ll need to find out beforehand about opening times and tides, as well as the various precautions to take before arriving at the lighthouse. It is also compulsory, on arrival, to report to the janitors and pay the entrance fee.
Where to sleep camping in Gironde, near the Cordouan lighthouse?
La côte d’argent” 5-star campsite
Nestled in the heart of the Gironde, at Hourtin plage, the 5-star “La côte d’argent” campsite welcomes families and friends to a verdant setting. Whether you’re staying in a tent, camper van, caravan, mobile home or cottage, you’ll enjoy a peaceful, relaxing setting in a pine forest.
The advantages of the 5-star “La côte d’argent” campsite
Just 300 meters from the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and less than an hour from the Cordouan lighthouse, the “La côte d’argent” campsite puts all its assets at the service of holidaymakers. You’ll be able to enjoy a 5,000 m² top-of-the-range aquatic area, suitable for all ages. For even more fun, a fitness room, ping-pong tables, games room, bar, restaurant, grocery store, wine cellar and games for children and teenagers are available to make the most of your vacation, in magnificent surroundings.
