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Plage ACCUEIL TOURISTIQUE Montaut Visitor information center Brach Tourist-Information PLAGE SURVEILLÉE Océan Supervised beach Plage du Moutchic Überwachter Strand Carreyre Lacanau VIGNOBLES La Grande Vineyards Escoure Weinberge

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Lège Cap-Ferret To discover the joys of the ocean in a different way, try active walking in water The Ocean or ride offshore on a jet ski! waterALTERNATIVE OCEAN ACTIVITIES

SOULAC-SUR-MER Our tip THE POOLS • LONGE CÔTE (water walking) One the hot spot of the beaches in this area are the Plage des Naïades - Soulac-sur-Mer ’pools’. These basins, originally built to stop erosion, +33 (0)6 19 18 26 34 are now sought after by families. The water is warmer ACTIVITIES • JET FLY EVASION (jet ski, towables, etc.) and sheltered from currents and waves. Be careful ZA Palu de Bert Est - Soulac-sur-Mer nonetheless, as they are unsupervised! +33 (0)6 45 95 17 49

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SOULAC-SUR-MER GRAYAN-ET-L’HÔPITAL & LE VERDON-SUR-MER AN IODIZED STAY Water The Ocean

GRAYAN-ET-L’HÔPITAL

• LE GURP SURF SCHOOL 68 route de l’Océan - Grayan-et-l’Hôpital +33 (0)6 74 39 13 59 • NOUVELLE VAGUE SURF SCHOOL

SURF SCHOOLS Plage de la Négade - Grayan-et-l’Hôpital +33 (0)7 88 55 41 50

SOULAC-SUR-MER

• ULMO SURF SCHOOL Plage de la Négade - Soulac-sur-Mer +33 (0)7 60 67 82 79 • OSC SURF SCHOOL

SURF SCHOOLS 7 rue du 8 mai 1945 - Soulac-sur-Mer +33 (0)5 56 09 56 04 +33 (0)6 73 29 33 98 • SOULAC SURF SCHOOL Plage des Naïades - Soulac-sur-Mer +33 (0)6 06 42 44 43

LE VERDON-SUR-MER

• FISH AND TWINS Plage des Cantines - Le Verdon-sur-Mer +33 (0)6 38 52 01 14 SURF SCHOOL

4 by bike InCYCLE PATHS the : GRAYAN-ET-L’HÔPITAL, open SOULAC-SUR-MER, LE VERDON-SUR-MERair

STARTING POINT STARTING POINT STARTING POINT

Grayan-et-l’Hôpital Grayan-et-l’Hôpital Soulac-sur-Mer Plage du Gurp Soulac-sur-Mer Pointe de Grave

6km EASY 18km EASY 8km EASY

The cycle path is separate from the Plan to do the round trip in a day Under the shade of the trees, set road, going towards the ocean! off to discover wild beaches, like the Plage des Cantines. For the most advanced, take the GR FIND THE ROUTES OF THESE CYCLE WAYS ON THE MEDOC-ATLANTIQUE.COM WEBSITE OR ASK FOR THE CYCLE mountain-biking path from Les Arros MAP AT THE RECEPTION DESK OF THE TOURIST OFFICE or La Pointe de Grave, with three levels of difficulty.

New! Our tip ÉCO’TROTT ELECTRIC SCOOTER RENTAL Not really a fan of cycling? THE LITTLE TRAIN OF LA POINTE DE GRAVE + 2 YEARS Try an electric scooter! Get on board the little tourist train that runs along the 4 rue Fernand Lafargue - Soulac-sur-Mer cycle path connecting Pointe de Grave and Soulac. An +33 (0)7 67 12 54 80 ideal trip with young children, among dunes and forest.

SOULAC-SUR-MER LE VERDON-SUR-MER GRAYAN-ET-L’HÔPITAL

BICYCLE RENTALS

• ERICYCLES • L’ESCALE DE LA PLAGE • LA CAPITAINERIE DE PORT MÉDOC 5 rue du Cardinal Donnet 35 avenue de la Plage de la Port Médoc Soulac-sur-Mer Chambrette Le Verdon-sur-Mer +33 (0)5 56 73 62 89 Le Verdon-sur-Mer +33 (0)5 56 09 69 75 +33 (0)6 33 63 36 98 +33 (0)6 50 97 54 23 • CAMPING LES FAMILLES • CYCLO’STAR • BOUTIQUE DE LA POINTE Chemin de la Lande 9 rue Fernand Lafargue 9 avenue du Phare de Cordouan Grayan-et-l’Hôpital Soulac-sur-Mer Le Verdon-sur-Mer +33 (0)5 56 09 43 20 2 rue du 8 Mai 1945 +33 (0)5 56 41 42 15 • CYCLO’NAT Rés. Thalassa - L’Amélie +33 (0)6 10 78 67 86 Camping Euronat +33 (0)5 56 09 71 38 Grayan-et-l’Hôpital +33 (0)5 56 09 36 32

5 by foot In the openFOR NATURE air LOVERS

GRAYAN-ET-L’HÔPITAL SOULAC-SUR-MER LE VERDON-SUR-MER

THE DUNE TRAIL GR8 - HISTORIC TRAIL OF THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

STARTING POINT STARTING POINT

Soulac sea front, esplanade des Girondins Pointe de Grave jetty, in Le-Verdon-sur-Mer

EASY 19km MEDIUM

Follow the wood chips and discover The coastal trail closely recreates the historic Middle Age pilgrimage the fauna and flora of the dune. route through the village of Grayan, followed by L’Hôpital and its Explanatory panels and an orientation chapel. This long-forgotten heritage has been revived thanks to table will help you understand the local the local charity “Amis de la Chapelle St Jean-Baptiste de L’Hôpital’. coastline. The route offers a wide variety of landscape features typical of the peninsula, before returning to the forest behind the dune line.

Let yourH horseorse guide you Riding to discover the wild beaches and forest of the Atlantic coast!

GRAYAN-ET-L’HÔPITAL SOULAC-SUR-MER

• CENTRE ÉQUESTRE DE GRAYAN • HARAS DE SILVER Lieu-dit l’Epée Route des lacs Grayan-et-l’Hôpital Le Franc Tireur +33 (0)5 56 09 36 31 Soulac-sur-Mer +33 (0)5 56 73 91 01 HORSE RIDING CENTRE RIDING HORSE HORSE RIDING CENTRE HORSE

6 This isFishing a "no-kill" fish zone, so you have to release the fish AccessibleGolf to everyone, whether you are new to once you catch it! These ponds are also a very pleasant golf, looking to practise or to improve, you will find a place for a walk, under the cool shade of the trees. 9-hole practice course and a 10-bay driving range! GRAYAN-ET-L’HÔPITAL GRAYAN-ET-L’HÔPITAL

• ÉTANGS DE LA BARREYE • LE BALATA GOLF PRACTICE

9 route des Lacs - Grayan-et-l’Hôpital GOLF Route de l’Océan - Grayan-et-l’Hôpital

FISHING +33 (0)6 85 86 80 17 / +33 (0)5 56 09 44 43 +33 (0)6 51 10 06 34

Leisure Activities SOULAC-SUR-MER

WIND POWERED MERRY-GO-ROUND

• CHAR À VOILE • MANÈGES Soulac-sur-Mer + 3 ANS +33 (0)6 82 48 30 17* Place Georges Mandel Soulac-sur-Mer IN THE AIR BEACH CLUB • XLR PARACHUTISME 1 passe des Arrecoins • CLUB DE LA PLAGE Soulac-sur-Mer + 3 ANS +33 (0)7 67 27 95 16 Plage Centrale +33 (0)6 03 87 00 45 IN THE FOREST

• FORÊT DE ROBIN ET BATTLE ARCHERY + 7 ANS Boulevard Guy Albospeyre Soulac-sur-Mer +33 (0)6 13 06 40 82 +33 (0)6 13 04 14 63

* closed in July and August

7 Come and explore the remains of a rich cultural heritage, including Locala historic village. Uncover Médoc's secretsHer and meet historyita ge enthusiasts. You'll be blown away by this exceptional heritage.

GRAYAN-ET-L’HÔPITAL

SAINT JEAN-BAPTISTE DE L’HÔPITAL CHAPEL

Located in the village of L’Hôpital, on the “historic variant” of the Camino de Santiago, between Soulac-sur-Mer and Vendays-Montalivet, the L’Hôpital chapel’s foundations date back to the 12th Century. The “Amis de la Chapelle Saint Jean-Baptiste de l’Hôpital” charity regularly opens the chapel up for visits, helps with its protection and restoration and organises cultural events (conferences, concerts, exhibitions).

SOULAC-SUR-MER

THE BASILICA OF NOTRE DAME DE LA FIN DES TERRES

ON SALE AT THE TOURIST OFFICE This Benedictine Abbey, classed as an Historic Monument, was probably built in the 11th Century when the pilgrims TOUR OF BASILICA AND HISTORIC VILLAGE of Santiago de Compostela landed at Soulac from British Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30am to 12pm from lands. The construction of the Romanesque church was April to October not completed until the start of the 12th Century. Dune Monday from 5pm to 7pm in July and August erosion in the 18th Century caused the church to be almost Price: €6/adult and €2/children from 6 to 12 years old completely sanded over and it was only cleared away in the middle of the 19th Century. This monument is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO under the Camino de SOULAC-LES-BAINS: DISCOVERING THE VILLAS Santiago pilgrimage routes. Saturday from 3pm to 4:30pm from April to June, September and October Price: €6/adult and €2/children from 6 to 12 years old

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SOULAC VILLAS

Stroll around the streets of the village with 500 remarkable villas in a British neocolonial architectural style. Go back in time to the 1900s (when the first villas were being constructed) and let your imagination sweep you back to the sea bathing era!

THE ATLANTIC WALL – BUNKERS

From Soulac-sur-Mer to Verdon-sur-Mer, the second world war has left its mark. As an extension of the Atlantic Wall, a collection of remains built under German occupation still stands along the line of dunes and in the forests. To visit the bunkers and in an effort to preserve this environment, it is advisable to go with a guide or follow the GR8.

ASK FOR THE LA SOULACAISE GUIDEBOOK, AVAILABLE AT THE RECEPTION DESK OF THE TOURIST OFFICES

ASSOCIATIONS FOR BUNKERS’ GUIDED TOURS

• ASSOCIATION HISTORIQUE DE LA POCHE DU NORD MÉDOC The meeting place for guided tours is at the back of Place des Arros. Our tip +33 (0)6 41 88 98 66 TERRA AVENTURA, UNTIL THE END OF THE EARTH

• ASSOCIATION DU MÉMORIAL Terra Aventura is an original treasure hunt trail DE LA FORTERESSE DU NORD MÉDOC spanning a few kilometres which allows you to The meeting place for guided tours is in front of discover the region, local heritage and stories in the memorial, Avenue de la Brigade Carnot. a fun way. +33 (0)6 99 59 24 08 Download the free “Terra Aventura” smartphone app and get the family ready for an adventure! With clues to reveal, puzzles to solve and a treasure to find, young and old alike will delight in the three kilometre “Jusqu’à la fin des Terres” (To the End of the Earth) adventure trail.

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Wine 20 MINUTES AWAY Castles 30 MINUTES AWAY FROM SOULAC-SUR-MER FROM SOULAC-SUR-MER

• CHÂTEAU • CHÂTEAU LA HOURCADE • CHÂTEAU TOUR CASTILLON 6 chemin du Sable des Pins 7 chemin de Noaillac 3 route du Fort Castillon Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac Saint-Christoly Médoc +33 (0)5 56 09 52 20 +33 (0)6 10 26 41 89 +33 (0)6 64 80 00 98 • CHÂTEAU HAUT GRAVAT • CHÂTEAU HAUT BRISEY • LE TEMPLE DE TOURTEYRON 5 chemin du Clou 14 chemin de Sestignan Domaine du Temple Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac Valeyrac +33 (0)5 56 09 41 20 +33 (0)5 56 09 56 77 +33 (0)5 56 41 52 99 • CHÂTEAU POITEVIN • CAVE UNI-MÉDOC • CHÂTEAU SAINT-HILAIRE 14 rue 19 mars 1962 14 route de Soulac 13 rue de la Rivière Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac Gaillan-Médoc Queyrac +33 (0)7 60 99 19 73 +33 (0)6 09 71 16 80 +33 (0)5 56 59 80 88 • CHÂTEAU ROUSSEAU DE SIPIAN 26 route du Port de Goulée Valeyrac +33 (0)5 56 41 54 92 ON SALE AT THE TOURIST OFFICE • CHÂTEAU SIPIAN 28 route du Port de Goulée Valeyrac VIGNE AUTHENTIQUE : WINE TOURS IN A 70S VAN + 10 YEARS +33 (0)5 56 41 56 05 From Soulac - Tuesday at 9:30am from April to October • CHÂTEAU VIEUX ROBIN Price: €54/adult and €24/child 3 route des Anguilleys

Bégadan GUIDED TOUR IN THE VINEYARD +33 (0)5 56 41 50 64 Friday between 9/07 and 29/08 from 10:30am to 1:30pm • CHÂTEAU LA BRANNE • With snack: €20/adult and €17/child of 6 to 14 years 2 route de Peyrere Family pack €60 (2 adults + 2 children)and €70 (2 adults + 3 children) Bégadan • Without snack: €9/adult and €6/child of 6 to 14 years +33 (0)5 56 41 55 24 Family pack €30 (2 adults + 2 children)and €35 (2 adults + 3 children) • CHÂTEAU L’EDEN

13 route de Lesparre TOUR AND TRADITIONAL PICNIC AT CHATEAU LOUDENNE Saint-Christoly-Médoc In Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc +33 (0)6 85 68 24 79 Tuesday and Thursday from April to September, 11am to 1pm Price: €22/adult and €13/child of 5 to 16 years old 40 MINUTES AWAY FROM SOULAC-SUR-MER

• CHÂTEAU LOUDENNE Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc +33 (0)5 56 73 17 88

10 Holiday colouring 11 SOULAC-SUR-MER TOURIST OFFICE BATHING FLAGS 68 rue de la Plage Every day in July & August, from 9am to 7pm The colour of the flag that flies above the first aid station tells you whether GRAYAN-ET-L'HÔPITAL TOURIST OFFICE swimming is allowed, and whether the 49 rue des Goélands conditions are dangerous or not. In July & August from 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 6pm : The Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, find the reception Supervised swimming desk at 49 rue des Goélands No danger The Saturdays at the Camping Le Gurp The Sundays at Euronat, the Camping des Familles and the Camping des Franquettes Supervised swimming but dangerous conditions

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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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