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PHARE Lac de Lighthouse - Leuchtturm - Hourtin ANCIEN PORT DE PÊCHE Old fishing harbour Carcans Bombannes Alter Fishereihafen Océan Plage de Carcans Maubuisson ACCUEIL TOURISTIQUE Plage Visitor information center Montaut Tourist-Information Brach PLAGE SURVEILLÉE Supervised beach Überwachter Strand Océan Plage du Moutchic VIGNOBLES Carreyre Vineyards Lacanau La Grande Weinberge Escoure

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Lège Cap-Ferret Water SURF SCHOOLS •  •  HOURTIN +33 (0)5560924 16 -HourtinPlage Rue desSables HOURTIN SURFCLUB +33 (0)556090247 23 avenue -HourtinPlage JeanLafitte SURFING MÉDOC CARCANS & HOURTIN The ocean

SURF SCHOOLS •  • •  •  CARCANS +33 (0)620292371 11 ruedelaForêt -Carcans Océan LES LOUBINES +33 (0)556034272 Verts1 ruedesSapins -Carcans Océan HE’ENALU +33 (0)557701213 Maison delaGlisse-Carcans Océan ECOLE DESURF&BODYBOARD UCPA +33 (0)632032063 5 avenue desGourbets-Carcans Océan CARCANS OCÉANSURFCLUB TO THE RHYTHMOF THELAKE 3 The lake WaterA PARADISE FOR WATERSPORTS

ON SALE AT THE TOURIST OFFICE HOURTIN GO ON A BOAT TRIP WITH LE VAGABOND DU LAC DISCOVER WATER SPORTS On Wednesday at 10am in July and August OF ALL KINDS Price: €19/adult and €13/child from 3 to 11 years old On Thursday at 7pm with oysters and white wine tasting in July and August • FLYWAY Price: €27/adult and €21/child from 3 to 11 years old Rue de la Plage - Lachanau Hourtin Hourtin Port: +33 (0)5 56 09 90 57 +33 (0)6 61 57 79 79 • KITEZONE SCHOOL KITESURFING 38 rue de la Plage - Lachanau Hourtin +33 (0)6 37 58 48 07

• CLUB DE VOILE D’HOURTIN Avenue de la voile Piqueyrot - Hourtin

SAILING +33 (0)6 86 43 90 89 • ECOLE DE VOILE UCPA Centre Nautique Hourtin Port: +33 (0)5 56 09 20 69

• PLEIN R LOC Allée de la Marine - Piqueyrot Hourtin +33 (0)6 61 57 09 78 / +33 (0)6 56 09 90 57 • LES CALICOBAS Plage du Port Hourtin Port: +33 (0)6 33 45 38 71 EQUIPMENT RENTAL EQUIPMENT

• AQUASPEED (water go-kart) Tip Île aux enfants To sail on Médoc’s lakes, navigational taxes are Hourtin Port: +33 (0)6 84 59 15 25 applicable on a daily, weekly, seasonal or yearly basis, • SPLASH PARK depending on the boat type. You can obtain more WATER PARKS WATER Île aux enfants information and pay this tax in various places, based on Hourtin Port: +33 (0)6 50 90 83 70 the town: • Carcans-Maubuisson: at Carcans-Maubuisson tourist office from April to September, or at the town hall. • Hourtin: at the harbour master’s office (capitainerie), local police station or town hall.

4 CARCANS DISCOVER WATER SPORTS OF ALL KINDS

• AVENTURA GLISS Plage du Pôle Carcans-Maubuisson: +33 (0)7 67 91 89 11 • SKI NAUTIQUE CARCANS BOMBANNES

WATER SKIING WATER Domaine de Bombannes Carcans-Maubuisson: +33 (0)6 62 74 76 49

• CERCLE DE VOILE DE Domaine de Bombannes Carcans-Maubuisson +33 (0)6 56 03 30 19 / +33 (0)6 60 36 73 92 • FORCE 7 Boulevard du lac Carcans-Maubuisson: +33 (0)6 70 47 47 01 • MAUBUISSON NAUTIC Boulevard du lac Carcans-Maubuisson: +33 (0)6 07 26 71 75 • ECOLE DE GLISSE UCPA Domaine de Bombannes Carcans-Maubuisson: +33 (0)5 57 70 12 13 SAILING AND WATERSPORT EQUIPMENT RENTAL EQUIPMENT SAILING AND WATERSPORT

ON SALE AT THE TOURIST OFFICE

GO ON A BOAT TRIP WITH LES VOILES DU LAC • DISCOVERY RIDE Every Tuesday from April to October Price: €25/adult and €19/child from 4 to 12 years old • APERITIF RIDE AT SUNSET Every Tuesday from April to October Price: €45/adult and €35/child from 4 to 12 years old • RIDE AT SUNRISE WITH BREAKFAST Every Tuesday in July and August Price: €34/adult and €26/child from 4 to 12 years old

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5 by foot In the openFOR NATURE air LOVERS These wild, protected lakes are also great places to take the family for a dip, go for a walk along the banks, or set off on a bike ride along the various cycle paths circling the forest.

CARCANS HOURTIN DUNES AND MARSHLAND THE LAKE TRAIL THE CANAL TRAIL NATURE RESERVE

STARTING POINT STARTING POINT Follow the marked footpaths or one of the many guided tours Carcans-Maubuisson Tourist Office Place du Pôle - Carcans-Maubuisson to discover all the features of 7km EASY 8km EASY the sandy Aquitaine coastline, including beaches, dunes, pine and holm oak forests, salt marshes Follow the lake trail, an ideal family Going from the lake front and lakes! hike in Carcans-Maubisson in the promenade to the marshlands, heart of the forest with breathtaking this trail along Canal des Étangs Free guided tours are available views. (the canal connecting the lakes throughout the year for school Discover this fun escapade around of Carcans-Hourtin and Lacanau) children and in the summer the largest freshwater lake in ! is accessible throughout the year for the wider public (some are and ideal for discovering the Médoc accessible to people with visual This connected trail covering 2km lakes. You will find interpretive and motor disabilities). and departing from the tourist panels all along the route. office, features Land Art—artistic works made from natural materials. Download the “ONF Découvertes” app.

ASK FOR THE LAKE TRAIL AND THE CANAL TRAIL’S GUIDEBOOK AT THE RECEPTION DESK OF THE TOURIST OFFICES OR FIND THE GPX ROUTES ON THE MEDOC-ATLANTIQUE.COM WEBSITE

6 DUNE LOOPS ON SALE AT THE TOURIST OFFICE HOURTIN

THE LINE TRAIL GUIDED NATURE TOURS • ART ET NATURE: STORY TELLING • THE LAGOON AT DUSK, MEET THE STARTING POINT AND MUSIC IN HOURTIN BATS IN CONTAUT PIQUEYROT Tuesday from 7:45pm, between Hourtin Plage Friday from 11am to 12:30pm, 8/07 and 28/08 1.5km EASY between 9/07 and 20/08 Free Free • DISCOVERY OF COASTAL DUNES Trail along the non-wooded dune • SENSORY WALK AT CONTAUT AT TWILIGHT WITH STORYTELLING then back via the edge of the forest LAGOON AND MUSIC with its crooked pine trees. Wednesday from 10am to 12pm, Wednesday from 8pm, between THE GORSE TRAIL between 7/07 and 18/08 14/07 and 28/08 Free Free • “NOS POISSONS DU LAC” • NATURE WORKSHOP FOR ALL STARTING POINT (LAKE FISHING TOUR) + 6 YEARS AT CONTAUT LAGOON + 4 YEARS Hourtin Plage AT HOURTIN-PIQUEYROT Sunday from 5pm to 7pm, Monday from 9:30am to 12:30pm, between 11/07 and 23/08 4.5km EASY between 10/07 and 18/08 Free - children Free aged 4 to 12 years Runs along the first line of wooded dunes overlooking the ocean. CONTAUT LOOPS

THE LAGOON TRAIL THE OAK TRAIL THE RIDGE TRAIL

STARTING POINT STARTING POINT STARTING POINT

On the road towards Hourtin Plage, On the road towards Hourtin Plage, On the road towards Hourtin Plage, Route de Contaut Route de Contaut Route de Contaut

1.1km EASY 3.2km EASY 5.5km MEDIUM

The lagoon and its marshy forest. The ancient dunes and their A breathtaking view over century-old oaks. Contaut lagoon.

LAKE SHORE LOOPS

THE LOBELIA TRAIL THE WARBLER TRAIL THE DEER TRAIL

STARTING POINT STARTING POINT STARTING POINT

Next to Club de voile d’Hourtin, Next to Club de voile d’Hourtin, Next to Club de voile d’Hourtin, in Piqueyrot in Piqueyrot in Piqueyrot

2.2km EASY 3.2km EASY 5km MEDIUM

The peace and quiet The viewpoint of the lake at Pointe The dune forest provides of the lake shore. du Gaouléou is worth the detour. a beautiful view over the lake.

FIND ALL THE GPX TRACKS OF THESE LOOPS ON THE MEDOC-ATLANTIQUE.COM WEBSITE 7 In the openBIKE LOOPS air by bike BICYCLE RENTALS HOURTIN THE GORSE TRAIL HOURTIN • DOMAINE LA RÉSINIÈRE 100 avenue du Lac - Hourtin Port STARTING POINT From Hourtin 14km MEDIUM +33 (0)6 15 26 16 86 • LE GARAGE À VÉLO A shaded cycle path to discover the charm of the “Dunes et Marais 108 avenue du Lac d’Hourtin Nature Reserve! This family trail, which is relatively flat and Hourtin Port: +33 (0)5 56 09 69 60 follows some of the Vélodyssée cycling route, crosses the starting • LE VILLAGE WESTERN, BIKE RENTAL point of various hiking trails at Hourtin Plage. It is especially pleasant Chemin de la Bécassine in the morning and late afternoon. Hourtin Port: +33 (0)5 56 59 10 60 • ILOU VÉLOS Espace et loisirs Les Mousaillons Hourtin Port: +33 (0)6 11 78 23 65 CAVALLES LOOP CARCANS • 4RIDE VÉLOS 2 ter rue de la gare Hourtin Ville: +33 (0)5 56 41 30 02 12km EASY • OCEAN WAY SURF SHOP 7 avenue Jean Lafitte Hurtle down the slopes of the Cavalles loop of Carcans-Maubuisson Hourtin Plage: +33 (0)5 56 09 75 59 past the lake, ocean and forest. 12km of cycle paths through the dunes! This ride is made for sportier SCOOTERS RENTALS types or downhill fans! To avoid tough uphill runs, start the Cavalles loop going towards the ocean and end with the peace and the • ESPRIT VAGABOND quietness of the lake. Hourtin Port : +33 (0)6 85 95 98 68

BICYCLE RENTALS CARCANS ON SALE AT THE TOURIST OFFICE • BICY’COOL ACCOMPANIED BIKE LOOP 111 avenue de Maubuisson Friday 26/07, 9/08 and 23/08 from 10am to 12:30pm Carcans-Maubuisson Free +33 (0)6 56 03 43 23 +33 (0)6 01 74 34 88 • FUN BIKE FOR SPORTIER TYPES 109 avenue de Maubuisson Tip Carcans-Maubuisson THE LAKE TOUR +33 (0)5 56 82 96 74 Set off for the day from Carcans-Maubuisson. • LOCATION DE VÉLOS UCPA Throughout your journey, you will discover Domaine de Bombannes the Carcans-Hourtin lake in a new light. Carcans-Maubuisson +33 (0)5 57 70 12 11

8 In the open air Fishing Fishing is an original activity set in unique natural settings for the whole family to enjoy, including children from the age of 5, creating unforgettable holiday memories. Equipment is provided and you will be guided by professional instructors. The fish you catch will be released under the best conditions and with the utmost respect.

•PÊCHE + 6 YEARS Route du Lac - Carcans-Maubuisson

FISHING +33 (0)6 51 86 21 64

ON SALE AT THE TOURIST OFFICE

FISHING LESSON IN CARCANS + 6 YEARS Wednesday at Montaut beach, Carcans-Maubuisson From 10am to 11am and from 11am to 12pm, between 8/07 and 20/08 Price: €12/rod

ChooseH a orsehorse as your Ridingguide.

• LES ECURIES DE LA CLAIRIÈRE 974 route de la Crastille - Carcans Ville +33 (0)7 71 66 12 70 • CENTRE ÉQUESTRE DU CARDIN + 3 YEARS Ferme de la Mariflaude, lieu-dit Pey Blanc in Hourtin +33 (0)5 56 09 20 75 • LE VILLAGE WESTERN + 3 YEARS

HORSE RIDING CENTRES HORSE Chemin de la Bécassine - Hourtin Port +33 (0)5 56 09 10 60

9 Parks & Leisure activities CARCANS LEISURE ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

• LES ACROBATES BEACH CLUB • SPORTS & LOISIRS BOMBANNES + 3 YEARS + 3 YEARS Boulevard du Lac - Carcans-Maubuisson Domaine de Bombannes +33 (0)6 75 86 51 36 / +33 (0)6 81 33 21 12 Carcans-Maubuisson • PARCOURS AVENTURE DE BOMBANNES +33 (0)5 57 70 12 13 (treetop adventure course)

+ 3 YEARS Domaine de Bombannes - Carcans-Maubuisson DOMAINE DE BOMBANNES +33 (0)5 57 70 12 13 • MAUBUISSON MINI-GOLF A short bike ride away from Carcans- 81 avenue de Maubuisson - Carcans-Maubuisson Maubuisson, Domaine de Bombannes is a +33 (0)6 75 86 51 36 / +33 (0)6 81 33 21 12 wooded area full of cycle paths and sports • ATLANTIC PAINTBALL activities of all kinds for the whole family! Plage de Maubuisson - Carcans-Maubuisson You can play tennis, beach volleyball, do a +33 (0)6 75 86 51 36 / +33 (0)6 81 33 21 12 treetop adventure course, archery, climbing, cycling, orienteering, mini-golf, fitness, sailing, surfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, stand-up paddleboarding and many more activities!

HOURTIN There are also picnic areas, playgrounds, L’ÎLE AUX ENFANTS basketball petanque courts, and an educational trail. L’Île aux Enfants in Hourtin Port is a small, unspoilt paradise for young and old alike. You can enjoy the LEISURE ACTIVITIES island and its facilities by scooter, bike, on foot or with a push chair. Children can pretend to be knights • 818 PAINTBALL attacking the wooden castle and have fun on the + 6 YEARS rope pyramid and giant spider’s web. Picnic tables in 818 Pey Blanc - Hourtin shaded areas will also allow you to spend a lovely day +33 (0)6 63 97 64 10 as a family.

To get there, cross the little bridges located around the island. Walking access only, dogs are not allowed. Open all year round.

10 VINEYARDS

Wine 20 MINUTES AWAY Castles 30 MINUTES AWAY FROM HOURTIN FROM CARCANS

• CHÂTEAU FONTESTEAU • CHÂTEAU LAROSE TRINTAUDON Saint-Sauveur: +33 (0)5 56 59 52 76 Route de - Saint-Laurent-Médoc • CHÂTEAU PEYRABON +33 (0)6 21 87 10 61 Saint-Sauveur: +33 (0)5 56 59 57 10 • CHÂTEAU CAMENSAC • CHÂTEAU HOURTIN-DUCASSE Route de Saint-Julien - Saint-Laurent-Médoc Lieu-dit Le Fournas - Saint-Sauveur: +33 (0)6 61 81 32 10 +33 (0)5 56 59 41 69 • CHÂTEAU LA TOUR CARNET 30 MINUTES AWAY Route de Beychevelle - Saint-Laurent-Médoc FROM HOURTIN +33 (0)5 57 26 38 38 • CHÂTEAU MAUCAILLOU Quartier de la Gare - Moulis-en-Médoc • CHÂTEAU ROSE PAUILLAC +33 (0)5 56 58 01 23 44 rue du Maréchal Joffre - Pauillac: +33 (0)5 56 59 26 00 • BRASSERIE NAUÈRA • CHÂTEAU HAUT BAGES LIBÉRAL ZA Le Treyton - Saint-Laurent-Médoc Pauillac: +33 (0)5 57 88 76 65 +33 (0)6 63 38 08 22 • LES CHAIS DE LA BÉCASSE 1 rue du Port de la Verrerie - Pauillac: +33 (0)5 56 59 07 14 • BRASSERIE BRASSEURS & FRÈRES 35 MINUTES AWAY 1 rue Radet-Millon - Pauillac FROM CARCANS +33 (0)7 84 97 37 95 / +33 (0)6 12 57 26 94 • CHÂTEAU GRUAUD LAROSE • CAVE VIGNERONS & ASSOCIÉS Saint-Julien-Beychevelle: +33 (0)5 56 73 89 43 21 route de Soulac - Listrac-Médoc • CHÂTEAU LA HAYE +33 (0)5 56 58 03 19 1 route Saint Afrique - Saint-Estèphe: +33 (0)5 56 59 32 18 • CHÂTEAU FOURCAS DUPRÉ • MAISON DES VINS DE SAINT-ESTÈPHE Listrac-Médoc: +33 (0)5 56 58 01 07 Place de l’Eglise - Saint-Estèphe: +33 (0)5 56 59 30 29 • CHÂTEAU LA BRIDANE • CHÂTEAU GRAND BRUN Saint-Julien-Beychevelle: +33 (0)5 56 59 91 70 31 avenue du Fort Médoc - Cussac-Fort-Médoc • CHÂTEAU BAUDAN +33 (0)5 56 58 97 87 2 route de Taudinat - Listrac-Médoc +33 (0)5 56 58 07 40 ON SALE AT THE TOURIST OFFICE

L’AMPÉLO: WINE TASTING OF AWAKE YOUR SENSES WITH VISIT AND GOURMET TASTING BLENDED WINES YOUR FAMILY + 6 YEARS + 7 YEARS • CHÂTEAU IN SAINT-SAUVEUR • CHÂTEAU BAUDAN • CHÂTEAU PEYRABON with a platter of local products IN LISTRAC-MÉDOC IN SAINT-SAUVEUR Every Monday, 3.30pm. Wednesday from April to August, Thursday from April to September from April to June and September 10am to 12pm at 11.30am At 5pm. in July and August Price: €9/adult and €4.50/child Price: 16€/adult and 10€/children Price: €18/adult from 6 to 18 years old from 7 to 18 years old

11 CARCANS-MAUBUISSON TOURIST OFFICE BATHING FLAGS 127 avenue de Maubuisson Every day in July & August from 10am. to 1pm. The colour of the flag that flies above and from 3pm. to 7pm. the first aid station tells you whether swimming is allowed, and whether the HOURTIN TOURIST OFFICE conditions are dangerous or not. 1 rue de Lachanau Every day in July & August from 10am. to 1pm Supervised swimming and from 3pm. to 7pm. No danger

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BEACH ASHTRAY @MedocAtlantique @vendaysmontalivet @grayanetlhopital MY OCEAN GUIDE @soulacsurmer @leverdonsurmer @stviviendemedoc @LacanauMedocAtlantique Creation and publishing: Studio Palace @CarcansMaubuissonMedocAtlantique Photo credits: Médoc Atlantique Tourisme, WHAT TO DO IN FAMILY @HourtinMedocAtlantique Unsplash. WHAT TO DO IN RAINY DAY Please do not dispose of in a public space 12 BewareSAFETY REGULATIONS of baïnes WHAT IS A BAÏNE? Along with shorebreaks, baïnes are the main sources of danger when swimming in the ocean. It Ocean is a water hole that forms in the sand of the beach Ocean Currents under the action of the current, wind and swell. Ocean Currents

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d n BAÏNE a between the beach and a sandbar. s BAÏNE They are basins where the water is apparently SUPERVISED calmer than elsewhere, the absence of waves often SUPERVISEDSWIMMING SUPERVISEDSWIMMING attracts bathers and children, so be careful! BEACH SWIMMING BEACH BEACH

HOW DOES IT WORK? OCEAN Barre (Waves breaking on During the rising tide, the waves pass over the The swimmer OCEAN Barrea non-visible can’t go back sansbank)(Waves breaking on OCEAN sandbars and fill the baïnes. The water level is Theagainst swimmer the Barrea non-visible currentcan’t go which back Hole sansbank)(Waves breaking on The swimmer a non-visible is againsttoo strong. the therefore higher than sea level. Baïnes empty with currentcan’t go which back Hole sansbank) is againsttoo strong. the the backward surge through a single point and current which Hole is too strong. Strong currents generate a strong current towards the sea. at the exit of Waves Strongthe currents baïne breaking in at the exit of theWaves baïne Strong currents the baïne atbreaking high tide in at the exit of theWaves baïne breaking in the baïne Sandbank at high tide WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE? (visible at low tide) the baïne Sandbank at high tide Respect bathing areas marked by blue flags. (visible at low tide) Sandbank Be careful not to bathe in a baïne when the tide is (visible at low tide) rising because you may be dragged out to sea. BAÏNE BAÏNE BAÏNE BEACH BEACH BEACH BEACH BEACH BEACH

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM CAUGHT IN A BAÏNE EXIT EXIT CURRENT? STAY CALM EXIT EXIT Do not try to fight against the current and make EXIT EXIT signals to the lifeguards or other surfers. EXIT EXIT Try to swim parallel to the beach, north or south EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT to get out of the baïne current. Current of Currentthe baïne of WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’M A WITNESS OF A Currentthe baïne of the baïne SWIMMER CAUGHT IN A BAÏNE CURRENT ? BEACH Do not try to rescue him and notify an MNS* BEACH or call 18. BEACH

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