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Camping near Avensan: a practical choice for visiting Gironde
If you’re looking for a unique destination for your vacation in Gironde, consider Avensan. Set between vineyards and forests, the commune will impress you with its rich historical and cultural heritage. A wide variety of events and activities are also organized here throughout the year. Choosing a campsite near Avensan is the ideal way to discover the surrounding area.
Visit Avensan: discover the village and its sights
Avensan is a commune in the center of the Médoc vineyards, not far from Moulis-en-Médoc and Castelnau-de-Médoc. A visit to the town will reveal a rich heritage well worth the detour.
Visit Avensan
The RomanesqueSaint-Pierre church has been a listed historic monument since 1915. You can follow this up with a visit to the chapel of Saint-Raphaël, which dates from the XIIIᵉ century.
If you’re a nature lover, consider a trip to the Bronturon and Jaugas ponds for birdwatching and fishing. You’ll also find picnic tables where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch.
The Cable Park awaits thrill-seekers with its ski lifts. The area also includes a BMX or bicross track. And if you’re feeling sporty, don’t hesitate to try out the fitness trail atEtang des Jaugas.
Château Citran is also a must-see for families. Let us guide you to the land of peacocks and spend a day in an enchanted universe.
On-site specialities
You can’t miss the wine estates of Avensan, in theHaut-Médoc appellation. The winegrowers of this geographical area open their doors to you to taste their products. Oenocultural tours are also available for families.
You’ll be delighted to sample the town’s authentic butchery and charcuterie. Local restaurants offer a wide range of dishes based on black pudding or sausages.
The Vertessec farm has also been selling typical local poultry products since 1973. It is possible to visit the farm during certain periods by appointment.
Discover the Tour d’Honneur and its museum, a place brimming with history, visited by passionate volunteers. Access the five levels, which house extensive exhibits and numerous objects relating to the Middle Ages. From the top of the keep’s terrace, admire the view over part of the Médoc.
Just 400 meters away, visit the Mazarin costume palace. For over 40 years, this famous couturier created stage costumes for major film and theater artists. This museum, the only one of its kind in France, faithfully traces the evolution of costume over two thousand years.
Nearby, don’t missNotre Dame de l’Assomption church, which dates back to the XIIIᵉ century. This religious building bears witness to the religious and historical importance of Lesparre Médoc at the time. The church is listed as a Monument Historique and houses an organ built in 1881. Last but not least, don’t leave Lesparre Médoc without visiting its wineries, such as the unmissable Château d’Escot. This XVIIIᵉ century building lets you discover the secrets behind the making of this Médoc wine.
What to do around Avensan?
This small commune in the Gironde region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine will have a population of 3,076 in 2021. It enjoys a warm temperate climate. The area is packed with tourist attractions. Holidaymakers can enjoy a wide range of activities.
A unique heritage in the Avensan area
The Grotte de Pair-non-Pair in the commune of Prignac et Marcamps is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s 19.5 km from Avensan, and offers you the chance to make unsuspected discoveries.
You can visit the Tour Pey-Berland in Bordeaux (25.6 km from Avensan), or see Bordeaux’s Port de la Lune, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the historic center of this port city in southwest France.
The Citadelle de Blaye is another site where you can learn about some of the country’s history. You’ll gain important insights into the site’s evolution from antiquity to the present day.
Numerous events around Avensan
Exhibitions, open houses at Médoc châteaux and winegrowers, the carnival and balloon games in Pauillac, and various festive events await you. Whether you come for the swimming or the skiing, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the beauty and richness of this geographical area.
You’ll also appreciate the hiking and biking trails around Vertheuil. Head to Saint-Estèphe to visit the many wine cellars at Châteaux Haut Breton Larigaudière, Lanessan, Hourtin-Ducasse, Agassac and Loudenne. You can also visit the Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux, the Moulin de Lapeyre and Château Ségur de Cabanac.
Saint-Médard-en-Jalles also offers a wide range of activities, including Youpi Parc, a secure children’s leisure park in a heated, air-conditioned building, golf, Fanatic Paintball and l’Étoile cinema.
Avensan is 37.2 km from La Côte d’Argent campsite, or 40 minutes away.
Which campsite near Avensan should you choose for your stay?
If you’re looking for the ultimate in comfort and facilities in the vicinity of Avensan, make a reservation at the 5-star La Côte d’Argent campsite in Hourtin, Gironde.
From May 31st to September 9th, you’ll be welcomed in a semi-shaded campsite with 20 hectares of pine forest. You’ll have access to a 9,000 m² heated aquatic area. The campsite is 300 m from the Atlantic coast and 4 km from Lac d’Hourtin.
Book a mobile home, cottage or pitch for your tent, caravan or camper van. You’ll enjoy a pleasant stay in the heart of nature, while benefiting from optimal comfort.
