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The Médoc Regional Nature Park in Gironde
Would you like your vacations to be synonymous with discovery and nature walks? So why not spend them in a Regional Nature Park? In particular, the Parc Naturel Régional du Médoc: a veritable historical, cultural and natural showcase of the Gironde, this is a magnificent place to visit with family or friends. La Côte d’Argent campsite takes you there – follow the guide!
Visit the Parc Naturel Régional du Médoc
Created in 2010 and classified as a Regional Nature Park of France in 2019, the Médoc Regional Nature Park has been awarded the “exceptional territory” label, thanks in particular to the diversity of its landscapes, its remarkable heritage and its biodiversity.
Missions and assets of the Parc Naturel Régional du Médoc in Gironde
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With its 234,000 hectares, the Médoc protects and preserves the environment, the economy, biodiversity and tourism in Gironde.
In addition, the park promotes the restoration of endangered or vulnerable species. Camping in the MédocDiscover exceptional flora and fauna: admire marine animals such as the Torda penguin, dolphins and turtles, a variety of plants such as maritime pine, water clover and angelica, and forest and marsh species such as otters and mink.
Nature Park activities
The Parc Naturel Régional du Médoc encompasses 6 landscape identities (coastline, estuary, moorland, forest, marshes and vineyards) and 3 major nature reserves (Lac de Lacanau, Réserve Naturelle de l’étang de Cousseau and Réserve Naturelle Nationale des dunes et marais d’Hourtin).
Just 30 minutes from La Côte d’Argent campsite, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to vacation activities. The administration of the Parc Naturel du Médoc in Gironde regularly organizes farm visits, training courses, plays and actions to preserve wild bees.
You can also enjoy cycling, horseback riding, water sports, visits to lighthouses and châteaux, and discover the Médoc terroir!
What to do in the Médoc
The Parc Naturel Régional du Médoc, in Gironde, is very active in the development of tourism and wine tourism… With 16500 hectares of vineyards, you can’t stay in the Médoc without visiting wineries and tasting great Bordeaux wines.
Discover the Médoc vineyards
From vineyard to vineyard, estate to estate, the Gironde’s wine and architectural heritage awaits you!
The Médoc vineyards comprise 8 appellations: Médoc, Margaux, Haut-Médoc, Saint-Julien, Moulis-en-Médoc, Saint-Estèphe and its five grands crus classés, Pauillac with its prestigious grands crus, Château Latour, Mouton-Rothschild and Lafite-Rothschild, and Listrac-Médoc.
To discover these great names in French wine and the estates that produce them, it’s possible to follow a wine tour during your vacation, called “the Bordeaux Médoc wine route “. There’s nothing like a stroll through the Parc Naturel Régional, amidst the Médoc vineyards and prestigious châteaux!
Visit the Médoc châteaux and their estates
Just 40 minutes from the La Côte d’Argent campsite, start your wine tour with Margaux and its famous growth, Château Margaux. Just 10 km further on, discover the village of Lamarque, home to several appellations and Molière’s famous Pont Imaginaire.
Next, join the “lock of the estuary”, made up of three defensive monuments built by Vauban and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Fort Médoc, set amidst the Saint-Julien vineyards.
Along the way, you’ll pass through Pauillac, with its hundreds of wineries. You’ll marvel at two gems of Romanesque architecture: Château Cordeillan-Bages and the Abbatiale de Vertheuil. Nearby is Château Maucaillou, where you can visit the Musée des Arts et Métiers de la Vigne et du Vin. And last but not least, Saint-Estèphe, the town of majestic châteaux and the Médoc’s only Baroque church!
Where to camp in the Médoc?
Are you looking for comfortable accommodation with a wide range of activities? Then La Côte d’Argent campsite in Hourtin is for you! Choose a 5-star accommodation ideally located for a successful vacation at the Médoc campsite!
A campsite in the Médoc
Set in a pine forest, the 20-hectare La Côte d’Argent campsite welcomes you from May to September. On a hilly, semi-shaded site, you have access to a wide choice of top-of-the-rangeaccommodation at our campsite in the Médoc.
Situated around thirty kilometers from the Parc Naturel Régional du Médoc, our campsite offers you numerous pitches for your tent, motorhome or caravan, with the possibility of a reserved area for one car. And if you prefer to stay in a mobile home, we offer a wide range of cosy, fully-equipped cottages.
There’s also a takeaway restaurant, a bar, a supermarket and a Médoc wine cellar!
Activities at La Côte d’Argent campsite
Our accommodation is located in Hourtin Plage, 300 metres from the Atlantic beaches and 4 kilometers from the largest natural lake in France: water sports and nature walks are yours for the taking!
La Côte d’Argent campsite also boasts 5,000 m² of aquatic facilities, including a children’s island, 9 slides, 4 pools, an indoor pool and an “Aqua Pirates” area. There’s something for every taste and every generation of holidaymaker!
We also offer a wide range of sporting activities (tennis, beach volleyball and petanque courts, ping-pong tables, fitness room, archery, cycling…), or more relaxing ones (games room for children and parents, lounging by the pool or on the beach…).
And of course, no vacation at the Médoc campsite is complete without evening entertainment such as karaoke and dance evenings, concerts and shows!
How to stay at camping La Côte d’Argent?
Are you dying to visit the Médoc and its famous vineyards? So book your accommodation now and make the most of your Gironde vacation!
