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Lège Cap-Ferret Water SURF ANDSUNSET beaches are alsoidealforadmiringthesunset! or thePin Sec beach inNaujac-sur-Mer.These wild sit back andadmire thesurfersonVensac beach To enjoy thesurfingexperiencewithoutgettingwet, Tip Tip to watchto shower. themeteor night hasfallen,lieback onthebeach At thebeginningof August, whenthe VENDAYS-MONTALIVET The ocean SEASIDE

SURF SCHOOLS SURF SCHOOLS HOLIDAYS WITH ACALIFORNIAN FEEL MONTALIVET-LES-BAINS NAUJAC-SUR-MER •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  Montalivet-les-Bains: +33(0)603561336 Camping CHM,46avenue del’Europe HÉLIO SURFCLUB Montalivet-les-Bains: +33(0)680421705 Camping ACM, 47 avenue del’Europe MAYA SURFSCHOOL Montalivet-les-Bains: +33(0)642318203 Maison delaGlisse,rueSoulac KOKOLOCO SURFCLUB Montalivet-les-Bains: +33(0)681944590 Esplanade Sud MONTA SURFSCHOOL Montalivet-les-Bains: +33(0)624 341027 4 avenue del’Océan CARAKAS SURFSCHOOL +33 (0)786831245 60 rueduPin Sec -Naujac-sur-Mer UCPA +33 (0)668606513 Plage duPin Sec -Naujac-sur-Mer ECOLE DESURFDUPIN SEC +33 (0)778 038896 60 rueduPin Sec -Naujac-sur-Mer DOLPHIN SURFCLUB NAUJAC-SUR-MER &VENSAC 3 In the openOUT IN NATURE air by foot VENSAC MONTALIVET-LES-BAINS THE GUA MARSH IN VENSAC

STARTING POINT STARTING POINT

At the bridge between Start from the Tastesoule road car park Montalivet-les-Bains and Vendays-Montalivet 1,3 km EASY

10 km EASY Cross the meadow and the oak grove and discover the A walk in a huge wetland consisting of a very Gua marsh at the foot of a hundred-year-old oak. extensive set of marshes formerly used as pasture, This sensitive natural space is an important spread with hedgerows, forest areas and large environment for the fauna that crosses it but also meadows or reed beds. Ditches and canals are dotted for the migratory birds and other small animals around former pasture land. If you look carefully, you that inhabit it. Follow the markings, the explanatory may spot the duck hunting blinds, locally known as markers and let yourself be soaked up by this “tonnes’. Get away from the city with a real immersion environment that was once used by the inhabitants. in nature. FIND THE GPX TRACK ON THE WEBSITE: MEDOC-ATLANTIQUE.COM

There is a range of routes around the various town. Get on the saddle and head off to discover these cycle paths!

3 MOUNTAINby bike BIKING TRAILS AROUND VENDAYS-MONTALIVET 1 BICYCLE WAYS BETWEEN For the advanced riders, set off on the mountain-biking trail leaving VENDAYS-MONTALIVET AND from the Marais de la Perge wetland. Various levels of difficulty: MONTALIVET-LES-BAINS

STARTING POINT 29 km EASY 4 km FACILE

Marais de la Perge 30 km EASY The cycle path is separate from the road and 46 km DIFFICULT runs alongside the Marais de la Perge wetland.

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• AMONG DUNES AND MARSHLAND IN VENDAYS-MONTALIVET From 9/07 to 27/08, from 10am to 12pm - Price: €6/adult and €4/child of 6 to 12 years

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InMONTALIVET-LES-BAINS the NAUJAC-SUR-MER, open air BICYCLE RENTALS PLAGE DU PIN SEC

• PARC DE L’AVENTURE 16 km EASY Rue André Goulée - Montalivet-les-Bains Head off for a day trip to this wild but supervised beach +33 (0)6 56 09 07 88 / +33 (0)6 80 70 94 88 with a picnic and bottle of water in your rucksack. • MULTIBIKES 1 avenue de l’Europe - Montalivet-les-Bains VENSAC QUEYRAC +33 (0)6 85 55 48 29 • LES CYCLES Camping ACM - 47 avenue de l’Europe STARTING POINT Montalivet-les-Bains At the intersection of the Vélodyssée towards Soulac +33 (0)7 85 87 23 41 • LOC VÉLOS 16 km EASY Rue du Colonel Duchez - Montalivet-les-Bains +33 (0)6 10 44 88 98 / +33 (0)6 56 09 37 66 Cut through the forest and head off to discover the • LES VÉLOS DE L’OUEST estuary side. Be careful, some sections of the cycle path Camping Médoc Plage - 33 avenue de l’Europe are on a shared road! Montalivet-les-Bains +33 (0)6 65 55 55 95

The area is a real horse-riding paradise so head off on an unforgettable saddle-back adventure. by horse VENDAYS-MONTALIVET NAUJAC-SUR-MER • ATLANTIC CLUB ÉQUESTRE • ÉCURIE DU BRULE Camping ACM avenue de l’Europe 4 rue de Queyrac Montalivet-les-Bains Naujac-sur-Mer CENTRES +33 (0)6 08 47 43 18 / +33 (0)6 50 97 71 92 +33 (0)6 11 17 63 51

• CENTRE ÉQUESTRE CATHERINE SIREIX RIDING HORSE 125 Courreau - Vendays-Montalivet +33 (0)6 56 41 43 37 / +33 (0)6 84 28 86 98

HORSE RIDING CENTRES HORSE • CENTRE ÉQUESTRE DES CLAVIÈRES New! 96 route d’Hourtin - Vendays-Montalivet ATLANTIQUE POLO SCHOOL +33 (0)6 77 81 88 71 Whatever your riding level, enjoy an unforgettable • CENTRE ÉQUESTRE DE PÉRIGUEYS experience trying out a new activity: polo! 57 route de Périgueys - Vendays-Montalivet 96 route d’Hourtin - Vendays-Montalivet +33 (0)5 56 41 75 08 / +33 (0)6 86 48 72 08 +33 (0)6 77 81 88 71 +33 (0)6 17 35 38 51

5 Parks & Leisure activitiesMONTALIVET-LES-BAINS

• KARTING DE MONTALIVET • CAP MONTALIVET • FORÊT DE ROBIN AND BATTLE ARCHERY For little tots: (sand yacht) + 6 YEARS Lily Park (inflatables) 4 rue de Soulac Avenue de l’Europe, complexe sportif + 3 YEARS Montalivet-les-Bains Montalivet-les-Bains 13 Lède de la Ricarde +33 (0)5 56 09 31 15 +33 (0)6 13 06 40 82 Montalivet-les-Bains +33 (0)6 81 40 57 42 • PARC DE L’AVENTURE +33 (0)5 56 09 38 94 +33 (0)6 45 72 04 02 (treetop adventure and leisure park) • PAINTBALL DE MONTALIVET + 3 YEARS + 6 YEARS Rue André Goulée D102 à Montalivet-les-Bains Montalivet-les-Bains +33 (0)6 72 02 16 80 +33 (0)6 56 09 07 88 +33 (0)6 80 70 94 88

MONTALIVET-LES-BAINS NAUJAC-SUR-MER Must-do

BALINESE MASSAGE LABY’MÉDOC + 6 YEARS Relax and unwind to the scent of green tea with this energising massage, for a perfect start to your Impasse de Roussignant holiday. Naujac-sur-Mer +33 (0)6 14 35 07 46 +33 (0)6 03 72 16 92 Institut Aloha Beauté Esthétique - 49 rue Brémontier In Naujac-sur-Mer, try and not get lost Montalivet-les-Bains: +33 (0)6 51 22 84 87 in this large cornfield maze, for some original family fun

DISCOVER THE VENSAC NAUJAC-SUR-MER ANIMALS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN • LES Z’ANIMAUX DE BABOU • ANIMALIA PARC + 3 YEARS + 3 YEARS 9 route de Coudaille 15 rue de la Bruyère Vensac: +33 (0)6 18 47 54 84 Naujac-sur-Mer: +33 (0)5 56 73 00 73 For the more adventurous, try out the treetop adventure course.

6 VENSAC Local Heritage MOULIN DE VENSAC

Visit the Vensac Mill. This mill, dating back from the 18th Century, was moved to its current location in 1858. It ceased to operate in 1939 and came to life again in 1982, using its original equipment. Mr Piquemal, an authentic miller, operates his ancestors’ mill for the joy of the whole family. July & August: every day, September: at the weekend, October: Sunday afternoon and bank holidays. 19 rue du Moulin - Vensac: +33 (0)5 56 09 45 00

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+ 3 YEARS Also find a treasure hunt for children from 3 to 8 years old, at the Parc de l’Aventure. MONTALIVET-LES-BAINS

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HISTORY OF VENDAYS-MONTALIVET The Parc de l’Aventure in Montalivet-les-Bains offers two fun activities to learn more about the seaside resort. A great way to combine culture and fun. Rue André Goulée - Montalivet-les-Bains +33 (0)5 56 09 07 88 / +33 (0)6 80 70 94 88

AT PARC DE L’AVENTURE • Photocaching Outdoor observation game. Each team is invited to join various emblematic places of Vendays-Montalivet using photos. Every day during school holidays from 2pm to 6pm in April and 10am to 6pm in July and August. Price: €12/adult and €9/child from 8 years old • Treasure Hunt Wednesday (during school holidays) and Saturday from 2pm to 4pm, April to September Price: by foot €12/adult and €9/child from 10 years old Price: by bike €18.50/adult and €15/child from 10 years old

7 Wine CastlesVINEYARDS 15 MINUTES AWAY 35 MINUTES AWAY FROM VENDAYS-MONTALIVET FROM VENDAYS-MONTALIVET

• CHÂTEAU CARMENÈRE • CHÂTEAU SAINT-CHRISTOLY 20 chemin de Lourtet 1 impasse de la Mairie - Saint-Christoly-Médoc Queyrac: +33 (0)6 52 70 63 28 +33 (0)9 61 31 06 32 • CHÂTEAU DE LA CROIX 20 MINUTES AWAY 6 chemin de la Croix - +33 (0)5 56 09 04 14 FROM VENDAYS-MONTALIVET 40 MINUTES AWAY • CHÂTEAU SAINT-HILAIRE FROM VENDAYS-MONTALIVET 13 rue de la Rivière Queyrac: +33 (0)5 56 59 80 88 • CHÂTEAU CROIX DU TRALE 3 route du Trale - Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne 30 MINUTES AWAY +33 (0)6 03 61 14 29 FROM VENDAYS-MONTALIVET • CHÂTEAU MOULIN DE BLANCHON 3 route des Casaillons - Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne • CHÂTEAU CASTERA +33 (0)5 56 59 38 66 Rue du Bourg - Saint Germain d’Esteuil • CHÂTEAU LOUDENNE +33 (0)5 56 73 20 60 Loudenne - Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc • CHÂTEAU SIGOGNAC +33 (0)5 56 73 17 88 Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc +33 (0)5 56 09 05 04 • CHÂTEAU L’INCLASSABLE 4 chemin des Vignes Prignac-en-Médoc: +33 (0)5 56 09 02 17 • CHÂTEAU LA TOUR DE BY 5 rue de la Tour de By Bégadan: +33 (0)5 56 41 50 03

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• VIGNE AUTHENTIQUE: • TOUR AND TRADITIONAL PICNIC WINE TOURS IN A 70S VAN AT CHATEAU LOUDENNE From Montalivet, In Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc Thursday at 9:30am in July and August Tuesday and Thursday Price: €54/adult and €24/child from 10 years old From April to September, 11am to 1pm Price: €22/adult and €13/child from 5 to 16 years old

8 Holiday colouring 9 BATHING FLAGS

VENDAYS-MONTALIVET TOURIST OFFICE The colour of the flag that flies above 62 avenue de l'Ocean the first aid station tells you whether Every day in July & August, from 9am to 6pm swimming is allowed, and whether the conditions are dangerous or not.

Supervised swimming No danger

More info More services Supervised swimming +33 (0)5 56 09 30 12 FREE WIFI but dangerous conditions

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BEACH ASHTRAY @MedocAtlantique @vendaysmontalivet @grayanetlhopital MY OCEAN GUIDE @soulacsurmer @leverdonsurmer @stviviendemedoc @LacanauMedocAtlantique @CarcansMaubuissonMedocAtlantique Creation and publishing: Studio Palace WHAT TO DO IN FAMILY @HourtinMedocAtlantique Photo credits: Médoc Atlantique Tourisme, Unsplash. WHAT TO DO IN RAINY DAY Please do not dispose of in a public space 10 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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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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