Visit and stay at a campsite near Vendays-Montalivet in the Médoc

Vendays-Montalivet is located on the Atlantic coast in the Médoc region. It’s an authentic Médoc village, with its typical houses and pretty shops. Not far from there is a pleasant seaside resort, forests, marshes, beaches…

There’s plenty to explore in the surrounding area. And to make the most of a pleasant stay with family or friends, the 5-star La Côte d’Argent campsite welcomes you to Hourtin for a camping holiday near Vendays Montalivet.

Visit Vendays-Montalivet

Vendays-Montalivet boasts 12 kilometers of beach, 40 kilometers of hiking trails, 30 kilometers of bike paths and 6,000 hectares of forest. For sports enthusiasts and nature lovers, it’s the perfect place! You can also enjoy activities such as sand yachting, surfing, horseback riding and paintballing.

Younger adventurers will love the Parc de l’Aventure, just two minutes from the ocean, where they can enjoy accrobranche (tree climbing), mini-golf, go-karting and donkey rides. The courses are of several levels, and include over 60 games.

For culture, head for the La Grange du Patrimoine museum, which tells the story of 100,000 years of Médoc history.

From here, you’re less than half an hour fromHourtin, where the 5-star La Côte d’Argent campsite is located, on a magnificent 20-hectare hilly site.

What to do around Vendays-Montalivet in the Médoc?

Here, the Bordeaux vineyards and their prestigious wines take center stage. There are plenty of places to visit and taste (in moderation), including the Médoc and Blayais regions.

The village ofHourtin is dominated by pine forests. The commune shares with Carcans the largest enclosed lake in France, covering over 6,200 hectares. It is fed by small rivers called ” crastes “. It then flows via the canal des étangs into Lac de Lacanau and the Arcachon basin.

For more bucolic strolls, the Réserve Naturelle des Dunes et Marais de Hourtin is the largest, covering 2,150 hectares. It’s home to many different ecosystems and stunning, beautiful landscapes.

Then head for Lège-Cap Ferret, with its lighthouse, its famous bird island, and the calm waters of the Banc d’Arguin, to discover on foot or by boat. You can enjoy oysters with your feet in the water. For sports enthusiasts, the famous Dune du Pilat is not far away.

If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, why not book a few days to visit the Citadelle de Blaye, the Cordouan lighthouse, or discover Saint-Estèphe, its cultural city and monuments, as well as the famous M vineyards.

Talmont-sur-Gironde is also an astonishing place, not least because of its geographical location, perched on a rocky promontory. Nicknamed the Pearl of the Estuary, it is one of France’s favorite villages. This fortified town boasts one of the finest Romanesque churches in the region, with its choir adorned with sculpted arches. The spot is splendid at low tide, at sunset, as you descend towards the rocks.

Where to stay camping near Vendays-Montalivet?

Our family-friendly 5-star campsite is located in the commune of Hourtin. It is semi-shaded by magnificent pine trees and just 300 meters from a beach. Its assets include an aquatic area of over 9,000 m², with several pools for all ages. It features several water play areas, slides, a paddling pool, deckchairs and parasols.

Our campsite offers comfortable mobile homes for rent in Hourtin, accommodating up to 8 people. Large pitches under pine trees complete the accommodation offer. Our campsite near Vendays Montalivet also features a bar-restaurant, wine cellar and boutique. Not forgetting the start of a cycle path, playgrounds, a fitness room and various sports fields.