Visit and stay in the Médoc vineyards in Gironde

Visit the Médoc vineyards

About an hour’s drive from the Côte d’Argent campsite in Hourtin-Plage, the Médoc vineyards stretch along the Gironde estuary, 80 kilometers north of Ludon-Médoc.

Discover the Médoc vineyards

The Médoc vineyards in Gironde are renowned for their complex, high-quality wines and boast some sixty crus. It comprises two AOCs: AOC Médoc for the part of the vineyard north of Saint-Estèphe, and AOC Haut-Médoc for the part to the south. The Médoc vineyards can be explored by following the Médoc Wine Route, a tourist itinerary that mainly takes the D2 road from Bordeaux, in the direction of Pauillac. This route can be explored by bike or car.

Visit the Médoc châteaux and their estates

The châteaux of the Médoc open their doors to visitors for tours of their cellars and estates, and for tastings of their vintages. Some are established in true châteaux, such as the magnificent Château d’Agassac in Ludon-Médoc, and others in sumptuous residences, such as Château Margaux.

As you travel through the Médoc vineyards, you can visit small estates and prestigious houses such as Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lafite-Rothschild and Château Latour. In Saint-Estèphe, the Maison du Vin will also enable you to refine your knowledge of the Médoc vineyards in Gironde and find new ideas for visits.

What to do around the Médoc vineyards

From the Côte d’Argent campsite in Hourtin-Plage, you can explore the region. There’s no shortage of tourist attractions, starting with Lamarque, in the heart of the Médoc vineyards. You can visit the château and take part in a wine tasting. From the port of Lamarque, you can also take a cruise on the estuary. A little further north, don’t miss the Cordouan lighthouse, guardian of the estuary and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A visit to Bordeaux is a must. With its rich historical heritage, temporary and permanent exhibitions, museums, shopping streets, markets and restaurants, you’ll be spoilt for choice! You can also stroll along the quays of the Garonne or cool off on the water mirror at Place de la Bourse.

There are many other sites to discover in the vicinity of the Côte d’Argent campsite in Hourtin-Plage. Lac d’Hourtin, Lacanau, the Arcachon basin and Cap Ferret, with their beaches, oysters and culinary specialities…

Where to camp in the Médoc?

To visit the Médoc vineyards in Gironde, you can stay in comfort at the 5-star Côte d’Argent campsite in Hourtin-Plage. Ideally located 300 meters from the ocean beaches, sheltered by dune and forest, close to Lac d’Hourtin, you’ll find all the comforts you need for a pleasant vacation with family or friends.

Mobile home, cottage, pitch for tent, caravan or motorhome: the choice is yours! In the sun, in the shade or somewhere in between, choose the place that suits you best to enjoy the generous natural surroundings.

In addition to its summer activities, the 5-star Côte d’Argent campsite at Hourtin-Plage in the Médoc region of Gironde boasts a 5,000-square-meter XXL aquatic area. Numerous areas enable young and old alike to enjoy the pleasures of the water in complete safety. Children and adults alike will love the children’s island, the Aqua’Pirates, the 9 slides and the many pools on the campsite.